France is participating in the European Floral Alliance

After several years of absence, France—through the CNVVF—is returning to the Entente Florale Européenne competition. The Entente Florale Européenne is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the sustainable development of cities and towns across Europe, with the goal of improving the quality of […]
The CNVVF, a partner of the Paysalia 2025 trade show

The National Council of Villes et Villages Fleuris CNVVF) is pleased to announce its partnership with Paysalia, France’s leading trade show and a driving force behind the European reach of the entire landscaping industry. Held in Lyon from December 2 to 4, Paysalia is the premier event for industry professionals: more than 38 […]
Annual Meeting of the " Villes et Villages Fleuris " Network Villes et Villages Fleuris A Highlight for Those Involved with the Certification Program

On May 26, in Paris, the National Council of Villes et Villages Fleuris CNVVF) brought together departmental coordinators, regional coordinators, elected officials, and partners for its annual network meeting. This was a key opportunity to strengthen synergies, share best practices, and highlight the commitment of local communities. It was a highlight of the year to showcase […]
Everything You Need to Know About Soil De-Impermeabilization

In partnership with Plante & Cité, we organized our first thematic webinar, focused on a major challenge for sustainable land use planning: soil de-impermeabilization. The webinar brought together more than 200 participants—including elected officials and technical staff from certified municipalities—who came to learn about concrete solutions for adapting their public spaces to climate change. […]
Breisach-am-Rhein, the first European city to receive the certification

For the first time since its creation, the Villes et Villages Fleuris label Villes et Villages Fleuris been awarded to a European municipality: Breisach-am-Rhein, in Germany. This first flower, awarded as part of its sister-city partnership with Neuf-Brisach (Haut-Rhin), marks an important milestone in the evolution of the label and in the development of European cooperation for a […]
Thibaut Beauté Speaks at the Ministry of Culture

Thibaut Beauté, president of the National Council of Villes et Villages Fleuris CNVVF), spoke at the Ministry of Culture as part of an event dedicated to the transformation of urban spaces. He took the opportunity to highlight the crucial importance of soil in the development of sustainable and resilient cities, and to propose concrete ways to restore […]
Major Consultation with Certified Municipalities: Adapting the Certification to the Challenges of Tomorrow

As we begin 2025, we are continuing our commitment to the sustainable improvement of the living environment by launching a major consultation with certified municipalities. This initiative is part of a process of reflection we began over a year ago on the label’s “purpose” and its future direction. Anticipating […]
Partnership with Départements de France: Working Together for Sustainable Regions

We are very pleased to officially join forces with Départements de France. This partnership aims to pool our resources and expertise in order to support local governments in their sustainable adaptation projects. Practical solutions to support municipalities Together, we are committed to offering municipalities—regardless of their size—support as well as […]
A new special edition of *Le Petit Futé*: Discovering the " Villes et Villages Fleuris"

To celebrate our 65th anniversary, we are proud to unveil the brand-new Petit Futé Guide to Villes et Villages Fleuris This 2024–2025 edition invites you to discover the 287 municipalities awarded the 4-flower designation—true scenic gems where nature and heritage coexist in perfect harmony. A guide for all those who love to explore […]
2024 National Awards Ceremony: Honoring Local Governments’ Commitment to Sustainability

The National Council of Villes et Villages Fleuris CNVVF) held its 2024 National Awards Ceremony on December 3 at the Salle Gaveau in Paris. This flagship event, which drew more than 500 participants this year, celebrates local governments’ commitment to creating a sustainable, harmonious, and resilient living environment. Thibaut […]