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‘The Old Winery’ Chateau Property for Sale in the Roannais
An amazing opportunity to buy into your own slice of France in the beautiful region of the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. The remarkable “Old Winery’ part of a chateau, near the medieval hill village of Perreux, has already been renovated to a high standard. Situated with original chateau courtyard and woodland grounds, there is also a swimming […]
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Fun with Fun Cars in Perreux, Roannais!
July in the Roannais was a very hot and sunny time this year, and there was plenty of fun to be had, too. Especially with the yearly ‘Fun Car’ event in Perreux. ‘Petrol head’ excitement amongst the roaring engines, grating gears, diesel fumes and smoke! All part of the spectacular day on a farm in […]
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The Roannais to Medieval Carcassonne! by Brian Franklin
The Roannais has an enviable central location in France which enables pretty reasonable, and easy access to many other parts of Europe – particularly Southern and South West of France, Northern Spain, Pyrenees and the North Eastern coast, and Northern Italy, including the French and Italian Alps. Excellent autoroute networks throughout the above regions make […]
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Thierry’s Bar in Perreux, Roannais
Thierry’s Bar in Perreux is virtually the centre of village life here, and certainly has been for many years. This traditional French bar and cafe-restaurant has now moved from its original location, and into the old Marie’s (Mayor’s) building and offices. Now even more central, and with newer, contemporary, larger interior, this popular local watering […]
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Fête des Classes in Perreux, Roannais by Brian Franklin
Every year in most of the villages of France they celebrate that year’s age groups who have reached their first or next 10 years. This year it was the turn of ‘0’ – those born with a zero at the end of their birth year. They celebrate all those that have been born in 2010, […]
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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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Restaurant La Rocadine in the Roannais
This month La Rocadine has once again hosted another successful evening soirée. A local investment club monthly reunion was organised at the restaurant which specialises in high quality traditional French cuisine such as ‘Foie Gras’ and ‘Boeuf de Charolaise’. Recently revamped and redecorated, La Rocadine once again surpassed expectations. Specialities : foie gras, viande charolaise, […]
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The Magnificent Hunting Lodge in the Roannais! by Brian Franklin
Yes, we’re back once more at ‘La Loge’ – a magnificent hunting lodge with all its vast lakes and woodland. An absolute paradise for creatures great and small! For the last year, or more, this countryside wonderland has lived and prospered without a visit from us, and we have certainly missed its wild embrace. But […]
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Maison Fromagerie Mons revisited in the Roannais
The French are passionate about most things! Never more so than with their cheeses, and if there is one extremely successful, family-run business that exemplifies this then it has to be Fromagerie Mons. And how wonderfully fortunate are we, in the Roannais region of the Rhone-Alpes, to have this Affineur of fine cheeses right on […]
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Purefrancenow News from the Roannais
More news from the Roannais in March 2010 ! www.purefrancenow.com is a website dedicated to the highlighting and promotion of French lifestyle, holidays, and property opportunities, including French products and services – regional restaurants, food and wine, local events, medieval villages, history, including art and design, in the Roannais, Rhône–Alpes region. There are also particularly […]
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Speciality olive oils, vinegars, and mustards in the Roannais
For more than 120 years, in the southernmost corner of Burgundy, near the Roannais region, has been the home to the cultivation of a range of culinary oils with an authentic fruity flavour. Through the generations, the LEBLANC family has handed down its trade secrets based on the watchwords of authenticity, tradition and nature, flavour, […]
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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 […]