Sunday 31 August 2014

Grand-failly

On the last Sunday in August the village of Gand-failly holds a special event, Les Jardinades.

The main theme changes each year but focuses on produce from the garden - grown by seeds given to the gardeners by a local association - but also features a few crafts.

A T-shape section of the village roads are closed, with a three-euro entry charge to pedestrians (park where you can nearby!) to house the many fruit or flower decorations and stalls. 

On offer are bread, cheeses, vegetables, wine, honey - complete with glass-fronted mini bee hive - and include carved wood, artwork and jewellery. 

A meal cooked in the traditional way, also burgers and chips are for sale, alongside beer and champagne stalls.

Live music and street theatre is also provided.

A grand effort by Grand-failly!














2 comments:

  1. Good series of photos - the ones with the flowers and the gardens are great, and I like the bees as well.

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  2. Thanks, Alison. The people who were there when we went were either queuing up for a meal or eating it inside the Mairie - and the entertainers were on their midi too! The decorations everywhere were great though.

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