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Le Cuvage
The Medieval Hill Village of Perreux in the Roannais
As the new year of 2011 commences, Perreux is once again bursting into typical French village life ! The new Perreux magazine has been launched again full of useful information for the community, including all forthcoming events to be held in the ensuing months. Visit our previous editorial on this beautiful, ancient village, only 5 […]
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Winter wonderland in the Roannais !
The pictures say more than words here. Snowtime in the Roannais is pure fun with plenty of opportunities for winter sport, including ski-ing in the local Monts de la Madeleine. We are just 45 minutes from the slopes of Loges des Gardes and Chalmazel – two excellent alpine stations for all the family. Le Cuvage […]
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Summer is on its way at Le Cuvage in the Roannais!
Yes, we can all start looking forward to some more holiday fun in the Roannais. ‘Le Cuvage’, its wooded gardens, and heated swimming pool are already looking good. The magnolia, lilac, and wisteria are all in full bloom, and filling the air with their flowery scents. Even the swimming pool has awoken from its winter […]
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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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Château de Champlong is a paradise in the Roannais
Château de Champlong’s move from renowned Gastronomic Restaurant, Business and Wedding Venue to one of the Roannais region’s best Hotels, is simply astounding. Purefrancenow can report from first-hand experience of the Château’s highly successful, completed renovation, and conversion programme. Brian Franklin, Director of Purefrancenow, had a personal tour of the new Hotel facilities during May […]
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French Property News in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes – April 2009
More news from ‘French Property News’. The last part of Brian Franklin’s ‘Renovation Diary’ is featured in the April issue. ‘Le Cuvage’ is finished at last! A happy ending is had by all. Although, of course, there is always more work to do, and more to think about! After 8 months’ worth of articles in […]
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March: French Property News in the Roannais
The March issue of French Property News is ‘shouting’ about the current opportunities of buying and selling property in France. Despite the global economic malaise France is still a very good bet! ‘Spring always brings the promise of new beginnings – perhaps that’s why it’s traditionally a popular time to househunt. While some people have […]
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Le Cuvage is back in French Property News!
Once again ‘Le Cuvage’ is back in French Property News magazine for their February 2009 issue. Part 6 of Brian Franklin’s ongoing ‘Renovation Diary’ is now stretching towards the finishing line! Under the title ‘All kitted out!’ Brian’s attention in this month’s editorial turns to the ‘finishing touches’ with fixtures and fittings, but also with […]
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Happy New Year in the Roannais from Purefrancenow!
Happy New Year! Yes, it’s another year. A year of opportunities, hope, and success in the Roannais with Purefrancenow. We are here to help, advise, and support all visitors to this superb region in the Rhône-Alpes, and particularly, those individuals, families, clubs, and businesses who are looking for something different for a holiday, private celebration, […]
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French Property News and ‘Le Cuvage’ in the Rhône-Alpes
We are here again with the December issue of French Property News in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes – the 4th chapter of the ‘Le Cuvage Story’. There will be more as we move into 2009! That aside for the moment, French Property News has provided some further feedback on the state of the French property market […]
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NOVEMBER FRENCH PROPERTY NEWS IN THE ROANNAIS
'Grand Designs' is the title of Brian Franklin's 3rd article about the discovery of the Roannais, and his family's second successful renovation project in this beautiful part of the Rhône-Alpes region in France. At the end of 2002 the Franklin's were offered an opportunity to buy a very large barn, less than a minute's walk […]
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OCTOBER ‘FRENCH PROPERTY NEWS’ IN THE ROANNAIS
Le Cuvage is back in the news again with the October issue of French Property News – the second 'Real Life' diary about the renovation and development of 'Le Cuvage', Brian and Lucy Franklin's 'Grand Design' project in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. The next stage of their story in the October issue follows on from their […]