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Côte Roannaise
Tourism Show at Scarabée in Roanne, Roannais
The annual ‘Salon du Tourisme’ in Roanne is back again this March in the heart of the beautiful Roannais. Staged at the new, impressive Scarabee event centre, this special show is a great opportunity for different businesses from around the Roannais, and nearby regions, to present their products and services. This 3-day show with over […]
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Discover The Beautiful Roannais
A little help with knowing a bit more about the Roannais in the Rhone-Alpes, and what this beautiful region has to offer visitors is easily available at ‘Le Roannais Tourisme’ – the official site of the region’s tourist information bureau. Check it out! There’s also an English version complete with video links, and more. You […]
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Le Cuvage in the snow, Roannais, Rhône-Alpes!
During the recent snowy period in France ‘Le Cuvage’ has looked like a winter wonderland. ‘Le Cuvage’ is one of the best holiday rental opportunities in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, and a French winter break with some safe family ski-ing here is ideal. You can get the best of many worlds, with top quality French restaurants […]
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The Spirit of the Côte Roannaise, in the Roannais!
The remarkable design and photographic talent of Stéphane Archambault strikes again! His recently published ‘L’esprit’ magazine is the third in an ongoing yearly series visually extolling the many virtues of the Côte Roannaise through his very perceptive eyes. A triumph of creativity which captures the essence of this beautiful part of the Rhône-Alpes in France. […]
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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 […]
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Fun and Gastronomy in the Roannais!
Early October at ‘Les Halles Diderot’ in Roanne was filled with the umistakable aromas of good cuisine, and the exceptional flavours of high quality food and wine from the best of the Roannaise. The annual event of ‘Table Ouverte’ (Open Table), held throughout the month of October, was well and truly inaugurated on Monday 5th […]
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Food and Drink in the Roannais
A brand new section on www.purefrancenow.com has now been added to extoll the virtues of the variety and quality of the ‘Food and Drink’ available in the wonderful gastronomic region of the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. The Gastronomic Magic of the Roannais! This is another ongoing ‘mission’ by Purefrancenow to visit, enjoy, assess, describe, and recommend some […]
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Maison Mons supports Purefrancenow in the Roannais
Many year’s ago we had been pointed in the direction of the Mons Fromagerie in Halles Diderot, a fabulous high quality indoor market in Roanne. Having been told that they were simply the best place to purchase cheese, not only for quality, but also breadth of choice – they sell a range of over 230 […]
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The Beaujolais near the Roannais! by Lucy Franklin
The Roannais may not be the most well known wine growing area around the world, but our neighboring department certainly is. The Beaujolais is just 30 minutes drive from Roanne, in fact pre-19th century the Roannais was part of the Beaujolais region. Here we recently had the opportunity to visit a small, family producer of […]
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Art and the river la Loire in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes
More Art news from the Roannais. Over 70 paintings and photographs were recently displayed at the Espace Congres in Roanne in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes during May 2009. All these remarkable images were based on, and related to, the famous river ‘La Loire’ which runs like a spine through France. Roanne, in the Roannais, is one […]
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May French Property News in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes
The May issue of French Property News goes ‘digital’ in April ! Another article by Brian Franklin, Director of www.purefrancenow.com has been featured, covering property opportunities in the Roannais – from chateaux and ancient village houses, to farmhouses and barns. (To read Brian’s Roannais article, go to page 72 at French Property News – Digital […]
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Chateau de Champlong opens 3-star Hôtel in the Roannais
Château de Champlong opens its brand new 3-star hotel on 12th March 2009. This successful and remarkable place has now moved up to new heights of service and pleasure! Renowned for the wonderful gastronomique cuisine of owner and chef, Olivier Boizet, this high quality establishment now offers a very wide range of facilities to both […]