Combat Naval Fleuri - our Last Day

A cheeky 'goodbye' from Villefranche-Sur-Mer.

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Day's Haul

It's the end of the day, the Naval Battle of the Flowers is over and this young man has quite a haul of mimosa and carnations to take home.

Combat Naval Fleuri - Concentration

Such concentration on the face of a child. She's looking at the many flowers that are floating in the sea after the Naval Battle of the Flowers in Villefranche-Sur-Mer.

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Red Lady

Maybe she needs a manicure?

Combat Naval Fleuri - Mimosa Man!

Sometimes you take a photo and don't notice the detail until you see it on screen - like this guy's mischievous eyes ...

Combat Naval Fleuri - Lunch for Three

Quite rightly, the beautiful golden retriever is welcome at this restaurant in the port of Villefranche-Sur-Mer.

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Music!

Here comes the music!

Combat Naval Fleuri - Siesta

For some people it all got too much - time for a siesta.

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Woman in Red

You never known who might sit down next to you at a carnival!

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Feminine Side

Don't you just love a policeman with a sprig of mimosa in his hand?

Combat Naval Fleuri - Gratuitous cuteness

Gratuitous cuteness at the Combat Naval Fleuri ...

Combat Naval Fleuri - Thirsty Work ...

Thirsty work ...

Combat Naval Fleuri - 'My little dog ...'

'My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet.'  ~ Edith Wharton

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Girls!

It wouldn't be a festival in France without the girls!

Combat Naval Fleuri - Time for Lunch

This is a photo I took earlier in the day.  The boats are decorated and ready for the 'battle' which starts at 14h.30.

So ... time for lunch.  Pretty spectacular view, wouldn't you say?

Combat Naval Fleuri - Mimosa Hair-Do

Don't you love that this lady is getting in the mood with her hair decoration, whilst waiting for the Naval Battle of the Flowers at Villefranche-sur-Mer to begin?

Combat Naval Fleuri - Missed!

Missed!

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Young Man

No explanation needed. Just a beautiful young man to brighten our day, along with the mimosa.  Happy weekend everyone ...

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Battle

The battle isn't really a battle!  It's mostly people collecting flowers to take home with them! Just a few of the kids throw the flowers back at the boats. And lots end up in the sea.

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Gorilla

The sun shone and the gorilla had the best seat in the house!  What a fabulous day in Villefranche sur Mer, with my friend Sylvie, for the Combat Naval Fleuri (Naval Battle of the Flowers).  The boats (these are called pointu) take off for a parade around the port.

Later the battle begins ...