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Simon Hawkins and his Domaine du Fontenay Wines.
Simon Hawkins, artisan wine-maker in the tiny Côte Roannaise appellation. A range of authentic wines from sustainable viticulture and natural, hands-off wine making. HANDS-OFF WINEMAKING Simon Hawkins says: “Although our attitude to producing grapes is definitely hands-on, we adopt a completely hands-off approach to the wine making. Having worked hard all year to obtain high quality grapes, […]
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The Easy Riders in the Heart of Lyon!
A biker convention took place at Bellecour in the centre of Lyon during April. Hundreds of some of the best bikes in the country were on ‘roaring display during a particularly blue sky, sunny day, before setting off for a ‘demonstration’ trip. Thousands of angry French bikers took to the streets on April 12, 2014. […]
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New Pure France Now website goes ‘Live’ !
The new Pure France Now website has gone ‘live’ this November. Pure France Now is dedicated to promoting the Roannais and Rhône-Alpes in France for great food and gift products, gourmet weekends, business event organisation, weddings, special celebrations, including a superb selection of excellent value properties for sale, and much more. We source and sell beautiful […]
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The best French Property opportunities in the Rhône-Alpes.
Pure France Now is teaming up once again with major regional property agency, Cabinet Ginet. Our mission is to offer prospective UK buyers a direct and responsive service when looking for a holiday property or main residence in France, and, more, specifically showcasing what the beautiful Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes region has to offer. Pure […]
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Maison Pralus opens new shop in Lyon.
François Pralus opens his first main Lyon shop in October/November 2013 at 32 Rue de Brest, Lyon. So far this new Pralus Boutique has hit record sales during its opening month. The Lyonnaise has been waiting while to taste the quality of Pralus’s chocolate products and patisserie selection, including the famous Praluline brioche. It looks […]
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Chocolate, Chocolate, and more Chocolate.
All at the Salon du Chocolat in Lyon during this November. THE THIRD EDITION OF THE SALON DU CHOCOLAT ACCLAIMED BY THE LYONNAIS! The world capital of gastronomy has offered an exceptional welcoming to the 3nd edition of the Salon du Chocolat in Lyon. From November 8th through to November 11th 2013, 20,000+ visitors gathered […]
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The Cult of the French pastry chef.
The BBC announces: “No French high street would be complete without a patisserie, and words such as “gateau”, “eclair” and “flan” indicate that French pastry chefs are esteemed as much abroad as at home. But in the last couple of years, patissiers have shot to stardom, joining the top ranks of France’s celebrity chefs.” Of […]
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Pralus and the Salon du Chocolat are a resounding success in London. By Brian Franklin
SALON DU CHOCOLAT LAUNCHED ITS FIRST EVER LONDON EDITION AT OLYMPIA NATIONAL THIS OCTOBER. A great show, and our famous Roannais chocolate company, Pralus, was there to ‘taste’ the success of this first major chocolate show in London. Some of the UK’s best chocolate companies were also exhibiting alongside exciting international brands like Pralus. The […]
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From the Roannais to Strasbourg and The Alsace. By Brian Franklin
Once again, the central position of the Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes is perfect for a fast and easy few hours drive East into another glorious part of France – the heart of the magnificent Alsace region. Strasbourg is a city in eastern France. The city has about 272,000 people. There are about 450,000 people in […]
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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 […]
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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! And a great gift idea for family and friends. 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 […]
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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 […]