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Marvellous Medieval Celebrations in Lyon.
The traditional, yearly medieval celebrations called the ‘Fête Renaissance’ in Lyon were staged once again around the city of Lyon in the heart of the ‘Old Town’ called Vieux Lyon this April. A brilliant setting for such a colourful event which commemorates the visit of Catherine de Médicis and the young King, Charles IX, to […]
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Balloons at Dawn in the Roannais.
If you get up early enough in the morning (around 5.00) and drive to the foothills of the Monts de la Madeleine, near the little village of St Haon-le Vieux, you may be in for a great surprise. When the weather is good, and the sky is blue The local Montgolfiere Group are often preparing […]
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4th International Festival of Animation in the Roannais.
This month in Roanne, Roannais, celebrates the 4th International Festival of Animation at the Espace Renoir. This is a cinema location in Roanne which specialises in featuring Art films, past classic productions, and special events. The festival event includes an International Competition for best animation. These are short films of 2 to 20 minutes maximum […]
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FIS Ski World Cup Slalom at Courchevel
The last time (and only other time) the World Cup landed in Courchevel was in 1979, when the men competed there last. Hence, the pre-Christmas ladies’ slalom in Courchevel (FRA) on 21st December marks the return of the FIS World Cup to Courchevel after almost 32 years. It was then that Ingemar Stenmark of Sweden […]
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Roanne Table Ouverte is back on the menu in the Roannais.
Roanne Table Ouverte, 10th Festival of Gastronomy in the Roannais region during the month of October 2012. (Literally ‘open table’ – a welcome for 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 […]
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The Marvellous Men in their Flying Machines are back in the Roannais.
The 20th Roanne Meeting Aerien International 2012 is blessed with sunshine and clear blue skies for this spectacular event. We will all be gazing up to the skies once again to marvel at their heroic and intrepid aerial ballet and acrobatics. It is a simply amazing event – well worth a visit if you are […]
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Purefrancenow in Berlin – What a sight! by Brian Franklin
As Purefrancenow discovered, Berlin is one of those historical cities which has to be high on the list to visit, at least once. I went with my wife, Lucy, and our son, Ellis, and Juliane, my wife’s mother ( who was born in East Germany, and is from Prussian descent.) Juliane had never been back […]
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Happy Bastille Day!
On July 14th the French celebrate Bastille Day. This day marks the end of monarchy and the beginning of the French Revolution. Several factors led to the Revolution. France had the largest population in Europe and not nearly enough food to feed it. The wealthy and growing bourgeoisie (the middle-class, merchants and businessmen) were allowed […]
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Summer fun in Lyon.
Lyon is a lively city and, as you’d expect, hosts a number of festivals, cultural and sporting events, and fairs throughout the year. Look out for local magazines and guides, which regularly publish an up-to-date listing of forthcoming events in Lyon. The city’s tourist office is also a good source of information on things to […]
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Purefrancenow Success with Wine Tasting Event in Lyon.
Purefrancenow’s wine-tasting event in Lyon this November was a resounding success. The renowned, 5 star, Cour des Loges hotel in Lyon’s ‘Old Town’ area was host to the event, and John Euvrard, ex Paul Bocuse, and one of France’s top sommeliers, was invited to choose and present all the wines during the evening. John Euvrard […]
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Wine-tasting event by Purefrancenow in Lyon.
Purefrancenow is organising another wine-tasting event in Lyon this November. A number of business delegates from the Lyon Congres will be enjoying a special event at the well-reputed, 5-star Cour des Loges hotel in the heart of Lyon’s ‘Old Town’. Cour des Loges, Lyon Purefrancenow has recruited one of the best sommeliers in France to […]
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Food Glorious Food at the Roanne Table Ouverte – October 2011
‘Roanne Table Ouverte’ – 9th Festival of Gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2011. (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, […]