Declared the capital of the perfume rose in 1907, with a production of 600 tons of petals, La Colle-sur-Loup annually celebrates its favorite flower, the “centifolia,” with the return of spring, which was cultivated in the town in the 19th century. Sunday, May 13, 2012, from 10 am to 7 pm in the heart of the village.
Thus, throughout the day, in the heart of the decorated and flowered village, against a backdrop of jazz and folk music, the rose is ever-present: period re-enactments, numerous activities, including workshops for children who can draw around the rose and create their own perfume cream, floral art courses, gardening advice, cooking demonstrations… with roses!
The rose is interpreted in many ways, extending to the stalls that offer in a festive atmosphere a wide selection of plants, decorative objects, local products… and flavors and aromas around the rose.
For a day, the rose festival, which was created in May 1954, allows us to beautifully relive an aspect of the rich heritage of La Colle.
