Flower Power

The stunning beauty of flowers ,both in French villages and countryside, was picture perfect. Communities are set in valleys, or on rolling hills, with mountain ranges as their background. Vineyards can be seen for miles and miles, grapes abundant, some beginning to turn purple.

French gardeners put forth much effort to plan, plant and then care for flowers. Artistic talent was very apparent - height, color, grouping of plants, use of vines, container selection was all considered before action was taken.


Fields of bright, brilliant sunflowers (all facing the direction of the sun) highlighted our drive. Cut flowers farms, "U Pick" were a popular Sunday afternoon activity.


The Alsace region of France is internationally recognized for its wine. Vineyard beauty with farmers at work rounded out our tour.