It is a century-old institution. The Corso Fleuri de Bormes Les Mimosas is an unmissable event in the region. Indeed, since 1920, the Bormians adorn tanks with their most beautiful flowers, competing with each other to be elected “most beautiful tank”.
Inherited from a bourgeois tradition, where Sunday was a sign of “parade” in carriages on the main course of the village (“corso”), the flower parades developed in the first quarter of the 20th century, between the two wars.
Nowadays, the flower carts with the flowers of the hill, pulled by donkeys, have given way to large tanks.
Indeed, each year, volunteer associations participate in their development. For months, the metal structure that will carry the flowers is made. Then the days preceding the date of the Corso, everyone is busy dressing their float with the most beautiful flowers in the region. Indeed, the Var being a recognized flower region, you will find daisies, anemones, gerberas and other carnations on the structures.
In a festive spirit, with brass bands, dancers and musicians between each float, the highlight of the show will be the “Battle of the Flowers”. Indeed, at the end of the parade, a huge throw of flowers will end this magnificent day. Thus, you can leave with eyes filled with magic, and hands overflowing with a huge bouquet of flowers.
1er Juin au 30 Septembre
Lundi au Samedi : 8h30-12h30 16h00-19h00
1er Octobre au 30 Mai
Lundi au Vendredi : 8h30-12h30 15h-17h30
Samedi : 8h30-12h30
Fermé le Mercredi après-midi
