Hunting for bluebells

Firstly, I had to choose my exploration period well! The blossoms are fleeting and short-lived. I chose to roam the hillsides in mid-April to stack all the odds in my favour.

Then, I focused on the exploration locations. To do so, I used the Points Noeuds Network map, which, as well as helping me visualise the Flanders area, gave me some points of reference to create my itinerary.

I began my journey at the Mont Noir, renowned for its pathway of bluebells, and in the morning, for the typical spring light. Going downhill towards the villa, at around 10am, I came across what I was looking for! And I can tell you now that it was absolutely spectacular! A blue wave unfurling on the slopes of the hills, sheltered in the woods, with a fairly-like, timeless atmosphere. This range of colours, from light blue to purple, playing with the reflections of light shining through the tree branches. The immaculate white of the wild garlic provided a striking contrast. Of course, I was careful not to walk on the flowers, and admire them with my eyes; and in particular, we mustn’t pick them in order to protect our biodiversity!