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Marie Antoinette Guillotine Anniversary – 16th October 1873.
It was the anniversary of Marie Antoinette’s Guillotining at the Place de la Revolution in Paris this Tuesday, 16th October. Marie Antoinette, born Archduchess of Austria, was in line to become Queen of France when she married the future Louis XVI of France in 1774. She’s famous for something she likely never said, “Let them […]
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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 Pure Art Gallery adds more to its collection!
The Pure Art Gallery continues to add new art concepts to its extensive collection. This time, Brian Franklin offers some more artistic insights from his summer travels. All the image and art ideas presented are available in different sizes and formats, and can be colour-customised to suit any interior – whether home, office, or reception. […]
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Raymond Blanc triumphs in Lyon!
Raymond Blanc, in his new BBC TV series, ‘The Hungry Frenchman,” goes back to his French homeland to expound the delights of high quality regional French produce and cuisine. He also excitedly and enthusiastically ‘tests’ his own versions of each regions recipe specialities on friends and family by taking over a popular local restaurant just […]
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Galerie Bernard Ceysson, Saint Etienne.
New February exhibition at the renowned Bernard Ceysson Gallery in Saint Etienne. Louis Cane – February 02 – April 07 2o12 Louis Cane was born in Beaulieu-sur-Mer in 1943. He began his studies at l’Ecole Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Nice in 1961 and continued with the same subject at l’Ecole Supérieure in Paris. This […]
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Success at the Frédéric Diart Exhibition in Perreux, Roannais.
Hundred’s of people attended the Frédéric Diart exhibition at Chateau du Bourg in Perreux this December. Sponsored and supported by several key businesses from the Roannais region, including Purefrancenow, the evening reception to launch this remarkable display of contemporary art was a resounding success. Not only were the many guests amazed at the presentation, but […]
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Roannais Property Spotlight by Brian Franklin
There is a small, little-known corner of the north western end of the huge Rhône-Alpes region in France which is waiting, somewhat patiently, for discovery and greater attention. This area is called Le Roannais in the département of the Loire. Yes, of course, many tourists and business travellers from the UK and other parts of […]
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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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“If the Black” Exhibition by Frédéric Diart in the Roannais
A special 6-day exhibition of some of Frédéric Diart’s amazing paintings and creative installations is scheduled for 9th-15th December, 2011 at Chateau du Bourg, Perreux, Roannais. This unique show is entitled ‘Das Schwarz Kommt’ (If the Black). It is sure to be an intriguing experience! Purefrancenow will definitely be their to cover the proceedings. Frédéric […]
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Bernard Ceysson Gallery and Claude Viallat, Saint Etienne
Special 3-month exhibition of the amazing contemporary art of Claude Viallat starting this month at the Bernard Ceysson Gallery in Saint Etienne. CLAUDE VIALLAT – PEINTURES ET OBJETS September 29, 2011 – January 07, 2012 Claude Viallat (born 1936) is a French contemporary painter. Born in Nîmes, he grew up in Aubais, a French village […]
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The Ancient Magic of Château Drée in Burgundy
The Roannais is conveniently situated between several different regions of France – Auvergne, Allier, Saône et Loire, Burgundy, and with very easy access to many others. Just a pleasant countryside drive up the road for 30/40 minutes you are well into Burgundy (Bourgogne). As in all regions of France there are some amazing historical sites […]
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The warmest Spring in France since 1900, and in the Roannais!
Thisfrenchlife.com features a report on the hottest Spring in France since 1900. Here in the Roannais it has been sizzlingly hot and dry for over 2 months. Temperautures have reached over 30 degrees at ‘Le Cuvage’, Perreux, Roannais. The recent rain has been very welcome for the regions water supplies, inlcuding the garden. Several of […]