I've somehow always associated 'green' roofs as something to be found in more urban spaces. In fact it always struck me that they were often the preserve of the public sector or wealthy corporations, certainly not the sort of thing I'd expect to come across in a village such as Belvès, pictured above. I just didn't think that it would be something to persue here in the rural Perigord, perhaps not yet....
You can imagine my suprise when Karin, our local Vet, who has just moved into a new building tells me to check out the green roof.
Voila, who'd have thought, beautiful Belvès complete with a Toit Vert.
I think that is so neat!
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip. One thing's for sure, sedum can exist on practically nothing.
DeleteI am surprised, I have never seen one here in France. Diane
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, I know they are about but I didn't expect to find one deep in the Perigord.
DeleteThat's great! Lovely village scenes.
ReplyDeleteFreda, Belves is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France,
Deletehttp://www.les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org/en
Wonderful! I have that website bookmarked from when we were in Provence/Luberon last year.
Deletethanks Rob for exploring Belvès village and giving some useful insights.
Delete- Herman Swan
I wonder if you will ever see some of her patients on the roof, : )
ReplyDeleteMaybe the cats
DeleteDon't tell them that Belves is lovely, they'll all want to come :-)
ReplyDeleteToo late, this is becoming a badly kept secret!
DeleteGreat pics of Belvès.
ReplyDeleteI miss the place. I wish I could go back soon (I can't right now)
Thanks David. Hope you get back there some time.
DeleteWhat a beautiful village Rob and a fine green roof. I was racking my brains in vain trying to recall the French word for roof last week. We came across some beautiful thatched cottages in Normandy with roofs that had plants growing along their ridges. I was most taken with them :)
ReplyDeleteBelves is indeed beautiful. I'll try and search some images of those Norman roofs.
DeleteThat's wonderful! Look at the french being progressive ;) On my way there in a week and I can't wait! BTW your photos are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe reason why green roofs are more visible in urban areas is because the need for eco-friendly methods is higher. Plus, unlike in the countryside, the usual places remaining in the city for plants are the unutilized roof spaces. However, it is still refreshing to find a village which actually implements this. Green roofs, for a fact, should be mandated for the countless benefits it offers to people and the environment.
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Great pictures - we had some self-sown sedums on our extension roof - which I was really pleased with until my husband scraped them all off when I wasn't looking - upset isn't the word!
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