Place du Midi Flexible Memory Bollard

Place du Midi Memory-Foam Bollard: A Strong Presence and Impact Resistance for Your Urban Spaces

The Place du Midi bollard makes its mark through its generous height and diameter — 1,160 mm above ground and 172 mm at the base — for a strong visual presence in public spaces. Made from memory-foam polyurethane, it combines mechanical robustness with flexibility: in the event of a vehicle impact, it absorbs the shock and automatically returns to its original shape, without breaking, without intervention, without replacement. A street furniture solution built to last, even in high vehicle-exposure areas.

Manufactured to order in any colour, it adapts to any visual identity or landscaping project, from town centres to commercial zones, residential areas and industrial sites.

Generous Height for Maximum Visibility

At 1,160 mm above ground — nearly 20 cm taller than standard 1,000 mm bollards — the Place du Midi is clearly identifiable from a vehicle, even at moderate speed and in congested areas. Its slender silhouette, with a 110 mm shaft widening to 172 mm at the base, gives it visual and structural stability while occupying minimal ground space.

This height makes it particularly effective for demarcations that need to be seen and respected: pedestrian zone entrances, reserved access points, narrow pavements or protection perimeters around sensitive equipment.

Memory Foam: A Bollard That Rights Itself After Every Impact

Memory-foam polyurethane is the benchmark material for urban bollards exposed to manoeuvring vehicles. Unlike concrete or steel, which fracture or permanently deform, this material absorbs the energy of the impact and elastically returns the bollard to its original upright position — automatically, with no intervention required. This property is permanent and does not diminish over time or with repeated impacts.

In high-exposure locations — delivery zones, car parks, parking exits, shop frontages — this represents significant long-term savings on replacement and maintenance costs.

Made to Order: Every Colour Is Possible

The Place du Midi bollard is manufactured to order and can be produced in any colour to suit the project's requirements. From standard street furniture shades to institutional or fully custom colours, each order is tailored to your visual identity or site branding. Contact us to submit your request and receive a quote with production lead time.

Recommended Applications

• Demarcation of wide pavements and main pedestrian routes
• Protection of pedestrian zone entrances and commercial areas
• Marking of reserved access points: deliveries, emergency services, disabled access
• Separation of flows on squares, esplanades and large public spaces
• Protection perimeters around sensitive equipment or street furniture
• Residential zones, housing developments and access points to secure against illegal parking
• Industrial and logistics sites requiring visible and robust demarcation

Place du Midi, Provence or Ménuire: How to Choose?

All three bollards share the same memory-foam polyurethane technology but differ in size and design. The Provence (700 mm above ground, Ø200 mm) and the Ménuire (700 mm, Ø200 mm) are compact bollards suited to standard pavements and discreet demarcation. The Place du Midi (1,160 mm, Ø172 mm) is taller and more slender, designed for spaces where the visibility of the demarcation must be maximised — large squares, wide roads, high-traffic zones. It is the natural choice when the bollard needs to be seen from a distance and respected without ambiguity.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the bollard really return to its shape after a vehicle impact?

Yes. Memory-foam polyurethane absorbs the energy of the impact and elastically returns the bollard to its original upright position. This property is permanent — it does not diminish with the number of impacts or with the ageing of the bollard. This is what fundamentally sets it apart from rigid concrete or cast-iron bollards.

What is the difference between total height and height above ground?

The total height of 1,360 mm includes the cast-in section below ground (200 mm), which provides anchoring and stability. The above-ground height of 1,160 mm is the visible part — this is what determines the bollard's visibility from a vehicle or at distance.

How is the Place du Midi bollard fixed to the ground?

The bollard is designed to be cast into a concrete or asphalt base. For existing asphalt surfaces, core drilling followed by resin anchoring is the recommended method. For new construction, the bollard can be set directly during the concrete pour.

What colours are available and what are the lead times?

All colours can be produced to order — from standard shades to fully custom colours matching your visual identity. Lead times vary depending on volumes and colour specifications. Contact us for a quote and the applicable production timeline for your order.

Does the bollard withstand extreme weather conditions?

Yes. Memory-foam polyurethane resists UV, frost, freeze-thaw cycles, heat and permanent moisture. It does not crack, does not fade prematurely and requires no particular maintenance once installed — even in coastal areas or at altitude.