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The Taste of Pralus Chocolates is Pure Paradise from the Roannais!
Pralus offers an extensive high quality range of chocolate products for all occasions.
François Pralus is an exceptional Master Chocolate Maker because he is one of the few in France to manufacture his own chocolate. Today almost 100 tons of Pralus Chocolate are manufactured and sold each year.
François Pralus works with dried cocoa beans that he receives from the very best cocoa plantations all over the world, especially from South American and Indonesia.
From these exceptional beans he produces around fifteen pure varieties and 4 blends.
“I do everything myself says François Pralus, rather than buying from specialised suppliers.”
And he has gone even further since he now has his own cocoa bean plantation in Madagascar.
François Pralus has always passionately loved Madagascar and has owned a cocoa bean plantation and a packaging plant there since the year 2000. Madagascar.
With a concern for protecting the environment and the quality of its cocoa beans the plantation has made a commitment to sustainable development and since 2007 it has held an Bio Ecocert certification. Created in 1991, Ecocert is an independent body specialised in certifying organic farming products.
François Pralus is one of the very few chocolate makers who roast their own cocoa beans, thus manufacturing his chocolate from beginning to end. In his factory in Roanne, he receives the very best varieties of cocoa beans from around twenty tropical regions of the world.
Converting cocoa beans into chocolate is a long process and requires a lot of know-how to keep the flavour of the beans intact and produce a chocolate of incomparable taste.
Venice Art Biennial is back!
Venice’s Biennial is back on for 2013, with a host of sculptures, exhibits and installations from around the world.
More than 150 artists will be vying for the attention of the eager crowds. This year, ten countries are debuting at the event, including the Vatican – surprisingly – and the Bahamas, both with their own pavilions.
The Russian pavilion features golden rain in the form of coins falling on visitors with umbrellas. It’s an anti-capitalist metaphor by Vadim Zakharov. But it draws from the mythological legend of Danae, a Greek princess locked away by her father King Akrisios after he learned of a prophecy that she would bear a child that would one day slay him. Despite no men being allowed in, Zeus infiltrates her prison and impregnates her in the guise of a shower of gold. Danae later gives birth to Perseus and mother and baby are set adrift by the king, but the gods see to it that the child survives. The adult Perseus later fulfils the prophecy and kills his grandfather.
Visitors to the British pavilion are met with ‘Good Day for a Cyclist’, a large mural of a hen harrier carrying off a Range Rover in its talons. The piece forms part of “English Magic,” Jeremy Deller’s fantastical portrayal of both the light and dark sides of Britain, with six interconnected rooms. Birds of prey feature heavily, particularly on the centrepiece murals.
Much of the show is shot through with irreverence. The hen harrier allegedly reflects an incident on the Queen’s Sandringham Estate, in which two of the protected birds were seen being shot out of the sky by two passers-by. According to Deller, only Prince Harry and a friend were the only known people with guns in the area that time, but no charges were brought, despite a police investigation.
Elsewhere, a mural of a man hurling a super-yacht into the sea is a pointed dig at Roman Abramovich, whose 377-foot yacht Luna blocked the view at the 2011 Biennale, whilst moored alongside Giardini quay.
And a metal snake can be found winding it’s way round the Swiss pavilion. The show by the Italian-speaking Valentin Carron also features a homage to Italy with a Vespa.
The Venice Art Biennial runs until 24 November 2013.
The Roannais to Scotland
Since the old days of Bonnie Prince Charlie the Scots have had a close and sympathetique relationship with France.
In fact, they hold regular French markets during the weekends and holiday season, featuring a huge range of French produce from different regions.
From our base in the Roannais near Lyon it is just a 2-hour flight to Edinburgh into the grand capital of Scotland, and easy access to the wonderful Scottish Highlands.
There is even a suburb of Edinburgh called Little France. It is on the A7 approximately 4 miles south of the city centre.
This area falls within the parish of Liberton in the south-east of the city. It acquired its name from members of the entourage brought to Scotland from France by Mary, Queen of Scots, who took up residence there. The French left the city following the Siege of Leith under the terms of the Treaty of Edinburgh (just a little snippet of information!)
So, recently we flew off to Scotland for a 3-day stay in Edinburgh, and then a drive through the highlands up to Elgin on the north coast in Morayshire.
Edinburgh is a fun, cosmopolitan city with great history, architecture, and atmosphere. It’s a busy place most of the time as there are always events going on, including the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Festival, and The Edinburgh Fringe (a comedy and theatre event which takes over the entire city!), just to name three key ones during each year.
New Purefrancenow Service: Your own Family, Travelogue, or Special Celebration Book Designed and Published!
New Purefrancenow Service: Your own Family, Travelogue, or Special Celebration book designed and published!
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We will take the hassle out of producing a beautiful record of your best experiences and family history which you will treasure for years.
We also have over 25 years of experience in Graphic Design, Photography, Publishing, and Marketing.
Brian Franklin, Creative Director at Purefrancenow has recently designed and published a variety of books, including Travelogues, French Property Renovation, and Family Albums.
Purefrancenow have now decided to offer a special book design and production service tailored and customised to your own personal requirements.
Ideal for family album-style concepts covering special occasions (eg. birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, holidays and travel, family ancestry, and, of course, your own personal ‘Life Experiences’ in France, or in any other country, etc.)
If you would like to know more about this creative service please email Brian Franklin direct with your book idea at: info@purefrancenow.com
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