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Salon of Gastronomy at Scarabée in the Roannais
The 27th ‘Salon de la Gastronomy’ was succesfully organised at the new exhibition and entertainment centre of Scarabee in Roanne, Rhône-Alpes during November, 2009.
Over 100 stand presentations were available with a huge variety of regional products on display, including demonstrations of food decoration by the CFA of Roanne, and soe of their young creators in chocolate, pastry, bread, and meat products.
Some of the regions great chefs and restarants were also in action, demonstrationg some of the secrets of their own recipes – Maison Troisgros, Chateau de Champlong, l’Auberge Costelloise, le Tourdion, la Chaumiére.
All accompanied orchestral music by one of the regions young concert groups.
1000’s of visitors attended during the 2 days (21-22 November, 2009). An exceptionally interesting event, and full of the normal enthusiasm of the producers and sellers of the high quality products for which the Roannais region, and associated regions in the Rhône-Alpes are renowned.
Roannais Directory, including Recommended Restaurants
Pure Food and Drink in the Roannais
Jean-Pierre Pyat now at the Pure Art Galley
Jean-Pierre Pyat started painting in November 1964 and has hardly ever stopped since. He is a dedicated and prolific creator of superbly crafted images from everyday life, as well as landscape, and figurative.
Château de Beaulieu, Riorges 1998
Galerie Pikinasso, Roanne, 2003
Galerie Pikinasso, Roanne 2005
Galerie Regards Martigues, 2008
See some of the beautiful works of Jean-Pierre Pyat now at The Pure Art Gallery – selected paintings are also available for purchase.
Land and Property Opportunity in the Rhône-Alpes!
A particularly unique opportunity has recently become available in the Rhône-Alpes. Just 3 plots of land, situated in the beautiful region of the Côte Roannais in the Monts de la Madeleine, are now available for purchase and private development.
Situated close to the traditional village of Noës in the Rhone-Alpes this a rare chance to acquire a superb plot of land with stunning views across the wooded hillsides toward the river la Loire and the Vallée du Roanne, with the opportunity to design and build your own holiday home to your own specifications.
The choices of the 3 different plots are each available for £75,000 (with the additional option to have your own home designed and built to your own specifications.)
A full ‘Project Control’ and ‘Advisory Service’ is available, including interior design, architectural service, and cost control.
For more information on this exciting and beautiful part of France visit: www.purefrancenow.com
If you would like to make an initial ‘no obligation’ enquiry about this land and property development opportunity please e-mail us at: info@purefrancenow.com
Incredible Water Mill for Holiday Rental in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes
A new, and unique summer holiday rental opportunity is now available for 2010, here on our Purefrancenow website – dedicated to the promotion of the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes.
‘Le Moulin’, is an immensely attractive, converted Water Mill. A detached, private property.
Very tastefully restored, with some of the original mill machinery still featured to reflect the character of the building, oak floors, stairs, and beamed ceilings.
3 Double Bedrooms, Shower room, Kitchen, Private Swimming Pool,
Set in a virtual paradise of gardens, streams, mill pond, and woodland glade. (Over 2.8 acres), this beautiful home is a delight.
Seeing is believing here!
The extensive private grounds, including an 8m x 4m swimming pool, are simply ideal for a family with children.
This superb property is located between two ancient villages (Chateau just down the road), and is well placed for easy access to motorways (30mins), St.Etienne Airport (45mins), Roanne (30mins) Lyon (1 hour).
Mill Lounge with many attractive features and original mill workings. 30’ x 20’
(Satellite TV, DVD player)
Kitchen 15’ x 13’ (Oven, hob, extractor, fridge, washing machine)
Shower Room 8’ x 7’
Bedroom 1 17’ x 11’
Bedroom 2 14’ x 11’
Bedroom 3 11’ x 10’
External:
Tree-lined access drive
Private, walled Swimming Pool 8m x 4m
Large Terraced/Patio Area
Extensive Gardens and Woodland
The house is on mains water and electricity
Gas-fired central heating
A perfect place for Summer Holiday Rental for families of up to 6 people.
Price: £850 per week
For more information on this property and other properties, including the beautiful Roannais region, please visit: www.purefrancenow.com
See our ‘Property for Rent’ ‘ section. Or e-mail direct to Brian and Lucy at: info@purefrancenow.com
Bernard Ceysson Gallery, Saint Etienne, Rhône-Alpes
The Exciting Bernard Ceysson Art Gallery in Saint Etienne, Rhône-Alpes.
For the Autumn of 2009, the 3 Bernard Ceysson galleries each have their own and original agenda with all new shows.
In Paris, although Franck Chalendard (09/09/05 – 09/10/17) and Assan Smati (09/10/23 – 09/12/12) had already showed their work recently in the
Saint-Étienne and Luxembourg galleries, the works they are showing in Paris
will be of brand new works.
In Luxembourg, the gallery will welcome four artists that have joined the gallery recently :
Pat Andréa (09/09/10 – 09/10/25); Christian Hahn and Judith Walgenbach
(09/10/29 – 09/11/30); and Denis Castellas (09/12/03 – 10/01/10).
In Saint-Étienne, Dany Prum’s show will finish on 20th September, and then a group show, .(09/09/23 – 10/01/15) of the photographer of the gallery will follow including:: Roselyne Titaud, Louise Bossut, Jean-Antoine Raveyre and Christian Mosar.
