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October Celebration of Top Quality Cuisine in the Roannais
Roanne Table Ouverte’ – 8th Festival of gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2010. (Literally ‘open table’ – a welcome to all the public to enjoy some of the best restaurants in the region)
The gastronomic jewel of Roanne and the Roannais!
It is an opportunity and a pleasure for all the restaurants, producers, and suppliers to open their doors to the public, and to demonstrate their gastronomic talents and artistic presentation.
This highly successful festival harmonises the art of good food with the fun of theatre, music, and entertainment. These festivities carry on throughout the month of October in the varied and various establishments in the Roannais.
A celebration of good food, wine, successful business partnerships, conviviality and friendship.
It brings the whole community together with one purpose, at least for one whole month!
If you happen to be in the Roannais region during this October, just try one or two of the local restaurants that are supporting this event, and have fun while you enjoy excellent regional cuisine!
Visit www.roannetableouverte.com or telephone for more information on 0033 (0) 477 23 20 57
The quality of gastronomy in the Roannais region is renowned for its excellence – experience it for yourselves this October, or visit the region for your holiday, or for your next business or club event. Visit www.purefrancenow.com for more information on all aspects of Roanne, the Roannais, and the Rhône-Alpes.
Also visit: Fun and Gastronomy in the Roannais !
The Gastronomic Magic of the Roannais
The Painter’s House in the Roannais !
The Painter’s House in the Roannais !
Our friend, Jean-Marc Dublé opened his new Atelier (Studio) at his home in Pradines, Roannais, this September.
An evening soirée for over fifty people was organised by him, and his close friends Jacques and Pierrette.
The new studio has been beautifully designed by a talented Swedish architect, and built by a local artisan craftsman.
A superb contemporary building with special exterior styling in wood, complete with large aluminium windows, and its own decked terrace, is impressive.
Jean-Marc has been an artist, creator, and ‘bon vivant’ for sometime, and now he is retired from his day job he has an incredible opportunity to pursue his art with more vigour, and deservedly so !
This new studio will certainly help him concentrate on more works of art.
The evening party was an enormous success. Congratulations to all, and thanks for inviting us – it was a real pleasure.
We wish him well for the future, and look forward to seeing his new creations in due course. Maybe we’ll buy some !
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Roanne Airshow reaches great heights in the Roannais
This September the 19th meeting of the ‘Aérien International Roanne’ was staged, and dedicated to female aviators throughout the world, from the first women to fly to the present day.
It was a magnificent day with a huge variety of planes and displays.
The event was opened by the French display team equivalent to the Red Arrows, and led by a woman captain.
Planes from both world wars were in the sky – American, Russian, Japanese, British.
There was also an astounding display featuring the Breitling Wingwalkers. A team of women doing ballet on top of planes speeding around the skies at all sorts of angles, including upside down !
Once again, the skies of the Côte Roannaise were clear blue, and it was an extremely hot and sunny day.
Thousands of people attended, as always – great family day out !
Also have a look at our previous blog, covering the 18th Roanne Airshow event in the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes – ” The Red Arrows in the Roannais”
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Our Man from the Roannais says hello to The Beatles and Manchester United ! by Brian Franklin
Our Man from the Roannais visits The Beatles in Liverpool, and Manchester United ! Surely, just the best finale for our England trip !!
The final leg of our journey through in England covered the two great northern cities of Manchester and Liverpool. Another eye-opener for our friend Jean-Marc.
We toured around Manchester and Liverpool during this year’s trip, and showed Jean-Marc a few major sights, including Manchester United football ground, of course, along with a bit of shopping down Manchester’s Deansgate, as well as a fascinating visit to the War Museum near Old Trafford.
On another day we also headed to the historic Albert Docks in Liverpool, and discovered the delights of Tate Liverpool, as well as the Maritime Museum.
Liverpool has numerous great city art galleries and free art exhibitions. First stop should be the Liverpool Walker Art Gallery, the national gallery of the North, which houses works by Hockney, Degas, Turner and Rembrandt.
Tate Liverpool, at The Albert Docks, is also a must-visit city art gallery, housed in a stunning Grade 1 listed converted warehouse that stages lots of fantastic free, as well as paid-for, art exhibitions featuring work by everyone from Tracey Emin to Picasso.
Once again, glorious blue skies and sunshine accompanied us on our journey.
There is an enormous amount to see in these two great cities, and unfortunately only a ‘taste’ could be offered to Jean-Marc.
He enjoyed it all tremendously, and I certainly think he will be back sometime soon for more!
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‘The Old Winery’ Chateau Property for Sale in the Roannais
An amazing opportunity to buy into your own slice of France in the beautiful region of the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. The remarkable “Old Winery’ part of a chateau, near the medieval hill village of Perreux, has already been renovated to a high standard. Situated with original chateau courtyard and woodland grounds, there is also a swimming pool and ample parking facilities, including garage.
Ground floor: Large open-plan living/dining area, kitchen to rear with integral fridge/freezer, four-ring electric hob, electric oven and separate washing machine. Ground floor bathroom. Stairs to first floor.
First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with ensuite shower room, one with fitted wardrobe. Spiral stairs to second floor.
Second floor: Landing/sitting/study area. Shower room. Two double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobe.
Heating: Ample electric wall heaters (installed approx. 2007) are provided throughout the house. There is also a new hot water cylinder, installed in 2007.
Outside: Single brick-built garage with pitched roof, with up and over door.
Woodland grounds, courtyard with swimming pool.
PRICE: £140,000 (inclusive of fees)
For more information and to arrange a visit to the property please contact www.purefrancenow.com – Brian Franklin direct: info@purefrancenow.com