Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Towns and villages in bloom: "We talk about the four flowers, but also about the quality of life."

The "four flowers," the ultimate grail, are rare in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. In Côte-d'Or, only two communes boast it. This label recognizes floral displays, certainly, but also and above all a comprehensive approach to promoting the living environment and the care given to the town or village.

Julien Faivre, from Vésulien, is the national director of the Villes et villages fleuris label. Photo D. F. — Julien Faivre, from Vésulien, is the national director of the Villes et villages fleuris label. Photo DF

Some time ago, in a town in the Franche-Comté region that had just pruned and cut down trees, an individual crossed out two flowers on the town's entrance sign. Julien Faivre, national director of the Villes et Villages Fleuris (Villages in Bloom) label, was angry about the sign's defacement, but appreciated the fact that the label was being recognized and, to some extent, discussed. It's a precious label for many elected officials and residents who have been using it since 1959.

Having taken over as head of the Villes et villages fleuris two years ago, the Vésulien...

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