The objective of the competition
Each year, by taking part in this competition, participants act for the beautification and attractiveness of the Indre department. Thanks to their efforts and their talent, residents and communities contribute to improving the living environment, thus enhancing the image of a territory close to nature which promotes relaxation and well-being. In addition to the quality and aesthetics of the floral arrangements, actions in favor of biodiversity and the preservation of water resources were taken into account. In 2023, the evaluation of the departmental jury was in fact based on a rating grid including in particular criteria relating to rainwater recovery, mulching, the presence of honey plants, plant diversity, etc. The municipalities actively participate in the promotion of flowering by contributing to the pre-selection of candidates at the local level. The results of the competition reward the daily commitment and involvement of elected officials, technicians and residents in favor of a quality environment, offering visitors pleasant and welcoming places.
The principle of the competition
For more than 50 years, the Department of Indre has participated in the national competition for towns, villages, houses and farms in bloom and organized it at the departmental level.
This competition is aimed at individuals, as well as municipalities at the departmental, regional and national level.
46 municipalities are labeled Towns and Villages Fleuris in Indre.
In 2024, 5 municipalities in Indre stood out in the regional rankings:
- ECUEILLÉ obtained 1re Fleur
- LEVROUX obtained a 3e Fleur
- LE POINCONNET obtained a 3e Fleur
- SAINTE-LIZAIGNE obtained a 3e Fleur
- MIGNY won the Citizen Participation Prize.
The costs
For 2024, 861 candidates are awarded prizes.
Distribution of the number of winning individuals by sector:
- Valençay: 163 prices
- Le Blanc/Saint-Gaultier: 128 prices
- Levroux/Issoudun: 118 prices
- La Châtre/Ardentes: 106 prices
- Argenton-sur-Creuse/Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre: 236 prices
- Châteauroux/Buzançais: 110 prices.
All winners receive a reward, this year an apron.
And 1is price of 70 € was allocated to 307 winners, a 2e price of 37 € at 291 winners, and the 3e price of 20 € at 263 winners.
Diplomas were awarded to 2 establishments: the Blanche de Fontarce Departmental Public Establishment in Châteauroux and the Tourism Office in Aigurande.
THE SPECIAL JURY PRIZE rewards the exceptional flowering of 6 winners:
- Le Blanc/Saint-Gaultier sector: Mr. DESHOULIERES du Blanc
- La Châtre/Ardentes sector: Ms. BRUNEAU de Montierchaume
- Argenton-sur-Creuse/Neuvy-St-Sépulchre sector: Ms. PRIVAT de Bazaiges
- Levroux/Issoudun sector: Mr. and Mrs. BERTON de Baudres
- Valençay sector: Ms. ACHART from Villentrois-Faverolles-en-Berry
- Châteauroux/Buzançais sector: Ms. MOREAU d’Argy.
The magazine “The 4 seasons of the organic garden” is once again offering one-year subscriptions this year for these 6 individuals designated by the jury.
COMMUNITY BRIDGES
The departmental jury decided to create a specific diploma in 2018 to promote the creative flourishing of municipal bridges: 31 municipalities are thus rewarded.
CATEGORY – 35 YEARS OLD
In order to attract a new audience and promote the transmission of knowledge, the jury also wanted to set up a specific system, in 2018, to provide rewarding encouragement for candidates under 35 years old.
During this ceremony, 25 of them are rewarded with 2 entries, either for the Château de Valençay or for the Haute Touche Zoological Reserve.
THE PRIZE OF OLYMPISM
In order to reward the municipalities for the quality of the work that they carry out collectively with their teams in favor of quality perennial flowering, the Department is awarding them this year an “Olympism Prize”, saluting their floral decoration and plants recalling the holding of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in our country and our department. Only municipalities not awarded a national prize could compete for this prize. The 6 selected municipalities receive a trophy.
