Bordeaux is indeed a beautiful city, our local “big smoke” for the past ten years as you know … It’s worth noting how much better French culture is at developing and maintaining its public spaces, right down to the tiniest commune.
Yes it's certainly very noticeable - the public spaces were much nicer, everyone just seemed more relaxed and having fun, as opposed to an undercurrent of violence in UK cities
Love this article Jack. I have a range of climbing plants waiting in pots for me to decide where to plant them. The rendered walls of the house needs painting, but perhaps they will
be as happy with their new green plant ‘wallpaper.’ They have all waited too long so you have inspired me to find wall and tree hosts for them this week. Thank you.
Definitely worth getting them in the ground somewhere, just saves all the watering :) You can use wall wires with detachable hooks allowing you to lower them and paint.
That's brilliant. There's an amazing heat map of London showing how much cooler the parks are, and greenery is going to be essential in urban areas to help combat overheating in future.
Great pics and a fascinating read - it would be amazing if UK towns and cities took a similar approach. And congrats on the 20 years, hope you had a lovely time!
Thanks Rich, yes we had a really lovely time, it’s a great city. I hadn’t been properly before. I’d love to see places in the UK taking the same approach.
Bordeaux is indeed a beautiful city, our local “big smoke” for the past ten years as you know … It’s worth noting how much better French culture is at developing and maintaining its public spaces, right down to the tiniest commune.
Yes it's certainly very noticeable - the public spaces were much nicer, everyone just seemed more relaxed and having fun, as opposed to an undercurrent of violence in UK cities
Love this article Jack. I have a range of climbing plants waiting in pots for me to decide where to plant them. The rendered walls of the house needs painting, but perhaps they will
be as happy with their new green plant ‘wallpaper.’ They have all waited too long so you have inspired me to find wall and tree hosts for them this week. Thank you.
Definitely worth getting them in the ground somewhere, just saves all the watering :) You can use wall wires with detachable hooks allowing you to lower them and paint.
That's brilliant. There's an amazing heat map of London showing how much cooler the parks are, and greenery is going to be essential in urban areas to help combat overheating in future.
Thanks Rachel, it was very apparent how much cooler areas with plants were
Great pics and a fascinating read - it would be amazing if UK towns and cities took a similar approach. And congrats on the 20 years, hope you had a lovely time!
Thanks Rich, yes we had a really lovely time, it’s a great city. I hadn’t been properly before. I’d love to see places in the UK taking the same approach.
P.S. Look forward to reading part 2 🙂
An inspiring article. They certainly are ahead of us on the continent in terms of greening towns and cities.
Thanks also for the lovely photos. I would love to visit Bordeaux!
Yes hopefully the UK can replicate this. It’s a worthwhile place to visit, and a good gateway to the area.
I love your attention to detail Jack and the beauty you find everywhere. I always find your posts and photos inspiring, thank you!
Thanks Deborah, I really enjoy sharing these kinds of observations :)