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The Painter’s House in the Roannais !
The Painter’s House in the Roannais ! Our friend, Jean-Marc Dublé opened his new Atelier (Studio) at his home in Pradines, Roannais, this September. An evening soirée for over fifty people was organised by him, and his close friends Jacques and Pierrette. The new studio has been beautifully designed by a talented Swedish architect, and […]
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Roanne Airshow reaches great heights in the Roannais
This September the 19th meeting of the ‘Aérien International Roanne’ was staged, and dedicated to female aviators throughout the world, from the first women to fly to the present day. It was a magnificent day with a huge variety of planes and displays. The event was opened by the French display team equivalent to the […]
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The Roannais to Salvador Dali’s Country by Brian Franklin
It does not take long from the Roannais, in the Rhône-Alpes (and our base near the medieval village of Perreux) to enter the original and surreal world of Salvador Dali. A delightful stop-over in Carcassonne, and then onward (or, I should say, downward) towards Barcelona. Conveniently enroute with just a slight, but pleasant detour, and […]
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Part 6: Our Man from the Roannais in David Hockney’s England! by Brian Franklin
Well, we’re in David Hockney territory this time with a sensational trip to Salt’s Mill, Saltaire, near Bradford. And, not only that, but we travel even further to discover the many historical delights of York, and a visit to the Lancashire village of Ilkley. This, of course, also includes introducing ‘Our Man from the Roannais’ […]
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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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‘Striptease’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes
The artist Ben Vautier, known simply as ‘Ben’ has a fascinating, eclectic exhibition of his life’s work here at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Lyon. This special exhibition on 3 floors runs from March 3rd to July 11th 2010. It is an impressive collection of his text-based paintings, dadaist sculptures and large installations. Well […]
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Part 4: Our Man from the Roannais in Shakespeare’s Country! by Brian Franklin
This next stage of our journey through England we continue the theme of ‘classic’ ‘old’ quintessential Englishness, and follow, partly at least, in the Elizabethan footsteps of our famous bard, and literary genious – William Shakespeare. ‘To be or not to be, that is the question’ and Jean-Marc and myself were certainly endeavouring ‘to be’ […]
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Part 3: Our Man from the Roannais in The Wye Valley! by Brian Franklin
From the academic and architectural wonders of Oxford travelling to an alternative natural wonder of the Royal Forest of Dean in the beautiful Wye Valley was almost a mental relief, if not a physical one. Jean-Marc and I had planned a 3-day sojourn in this fascinating corner of England, near to the Welsh border with […]
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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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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 […]