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Joyeux Noël !!
Fantastic Lyon in Lights!
This December Lyon’s Féte des Lumiéres is once again a stunning display of creativity, originality and history.
Developed over the years from the 19th century when on one particular night people commemorated the Virgin Mary by lighting candles in their windows.
The modern four-day event sees millions throng the streets to see marvellously illuminated buildings and an array of multi-media effects. Simply, awesome!
Visit the superb picture show of Lyon’s Féte des Lumiéres featured on the BBC’s dedicated website now. It’s not like being there, but the photos are amazing.
Also visit Purefrancenow’s visual coverage of last year’s event The Bright Lights of Lyon
Best Property Bargains now in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes
We all know that the economic conditions are not perfect by a long way at the moment, and there are also issues with the Euro exchange rate, but despite this there is no doubt that property bargains are to be had in France at this time. And, nowhere more opportune than in the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes, near France’s remarkable second city, Lyon, and the beautiful regions of the Auvergne, Burgundy, and famous Beaujolais
Chateau de Chassignol – details
French property prices are well down, and sellers are eagerly prepared to negotiate further, so that dream of a holiday home in France, or an exciting move to a permanent change and new lifestyle in France is well within grasp, despite all the gloom around.
It is a time to be positive, and a time for those people with an eye to the future, knowing that sooner or later the market conditions are definitely going to change. There is no doubt that the old adage: “The early bird catches the worm!” is exceedingly apt here.
This superb region is perfectly placed for excellent access to all main autoroutes, including the French Alpes, and the South of France.
It is developing rapidly with the likelihood of new TGV train networks planned from Paris to Vichy, and beyond. New additional connecting autoroutes are currently being completed from the Roannais to Lyon which will mean that car jouney’s to Lyon will take less than 45 minutes.
Of course. all this ongoing infrastructure development will have eventual impact on property prices around the region, and the only way is up. This is most certainly a potential future ‘property hotspot’ in France.
The most discerning and entrepreneurial will win out!
The Purefrancenow ‘Property Service’ is here to help, so take a look at our ‘Property for Sale’ section as an initial introduction to some of the great property bargains in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. Tell us what you are looking for, and we will assist you in locating a selection of properties to consider, and to arrange a viewing trip.
Our ‘Project Control Service’ is also available to people who wish for professional expertise, and ‘on-the-ground’ help to develop, convert or renovate a property in a cost-effective, and secure way.
New Art from John Clough at the Pure Art Gallery
More unique and highly creative imagery from British artist, John Clough, are now featured in the Pure Art Gallery.
A new series of graphic, digital canvassess from this Yorkshire born artist are now available for sale in different size and style formats.
John also translates his concepts into special, large-scale, original acrylic paintings which are also available for purchase via The Pure Art Gallery.
John Clough was born in Whiston, South Yorkshire in 1948.
His post-war childhood was idyllic and his love of nature and his appreciation of natural colours and textures are now reflected in his paintings.
John’s big ‘life changing moment’ occurred when his art teacher, gave him a book called “The Life and Letters of Vincent Van Gogh” He found it a creative inspiration which kick started his wonderful journey into the world of fine art. His first success was gained aged 14 when he was awarded first prize in the Royal Horticultural Society Arts show.
He developed his talent for painting at Rotherham College of Art, gaining a distinction at his closing show.
Then followed a successful career in Advertising, Marketing and Graphic Design for many years, gaining numerous directorships.
His paintings are often privately and corporately commissioned, and he has also exhibited his works throughout England, including France, and recently, in Dubai.
John has a particular penchant for both natural and urban landscapes, and the colours and surfaces revealed. He has a distinctive and impressionistic approach which he uses to create both linear style abstract imagery as well as more traditional, ambient landscapes, often taking his inspiration from the dramatic and beautiful rural hillsides of northern England.
