Sunflowers in Brittany
I've only ever seen Sunflowers being grown commercially much farther south in France. I didn't realise that they were also grown in Brittany.
This year, for the first time in the six years that I have been over here, I have seen Sunflowers being grown.
I like Sunflowers!
They seem to have a character unlike that of any other flower. Perhaps it helps that they are a lot taller than almost every other flower!
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The Girlie and I first noticed the field a few weeks ago.
We've been noting the progress every couple of days.
Yesterday, the Girlie dragged me out to take some photographs - actually, she offered to take me to the bar; we just happened to stop off on the way!
In amongst taking the photos, the farmer came over to tend to his sheep (in the field next door). It's been a while since they've grown Sunflowers here, he agreed.
The photos don't really show the immensity of the Sunflower fields.
The whole scale of it is very impressive.
Anyone in the area who wants to take a look, these fields are in Cournon, which is not far from La Gacilly.
Below is a gallery of the photos we took.
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