The mayor and each of his fouteen councillors are all entitled to a May tree, plaque , and flags, with each plantation followed by eating and drinking. This year the events are organised over four successive Saturdays and we attended last Saturday, which included the planting at the mayor's house. This is usually the best as he goes all out to provide lots of eats and drinks.

The mayor also seems to have the largest tree of any planted. I'm sure there's no symbolism involved at all. It took many arms to put it up - there's a small video on You Tube -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rCbR94D0jc

In this case the tree was pulled into position, wired to an existing telephone pole, and then the plaque attached.





M et Madame le Maire.
















We were not disappointed by the meal as on offer for apero were beer, rose wine, port, whiskey and pastis. This was followed by a cold buffet with roast beef and pork, many salads, and at least a dozen home-made desserts. And the red wine flowed. we stumbled home early, about 10:30.