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Cirque de Moscou on Ice, Roanne, Roannais
The Moscow Circus on Ice comes to Roanne in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. In December the world famous ‘Cirque de Moscou sur Glace’ arrived in Roanne to welcome the beginnings of Chistmas in the region. The show was exciting, fun, colourful, dramatic, glamorous, and very professional. Cirque de Moscou on Ice was organised by the ‘Club […]
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Inauguration of Scarabée, new Event Centre, Roannais, Rhône-Alpes
Purefrancenow had the pleasure of being invited to the ‘Grand Opening’ and Inauguration of Scarabee on the 2nd December 2008, the region’s new premier events centre for Business, Exhibitions, and Concerts. 5 years of political and conceptual development and construction, and over 19 million euros of investment, Scarabee is a demonstrable symbol of the future […]
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Art and Rugby Success in the Roannais!
It is extremely unusual for the two disparate activities of Art and Rugby to come together and create a unique opportunity to celebrate their almost diametrically opposed spirits of sensitive creativity and sporting aggression. Of course, here in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, anything is possible! The internationally popular, ‘rough and tumble’ of Rugby may by some, […]
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The Hôtel des Lys, Le Coteau, Roanne, Roannais
An excellent hotel has been discovered by Purefrancenow in the village of Le Coteau, near Roanne in the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes. The Hotel des Lys is a superbly run, 3 -star quality (Logis de France) establishment, newly refurbished to ensure a very comfortable and welcoming stay for their guests. It is extremely well-placed […]
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The Grand Hôtel, Roanne, Roannais
The Grand Hotel in the centre of Roanne, in the beautiful Roannais region, is “L’art et la maniere d’etre un hotel de charme”. This comfortable and stylish 3-star residence, with an ‘eclectic elegance’, certainly has what it takes to ensure that you have a very pleasant stay. Ideally situated with easy access to the main […]
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Fromagerie Mons, The best cheeses in the Roannais! By Lucy Franklin
There are many things that we Brits generally associate with the French – wine, bread, cheese, for example. But the essence that binds these products all together has to be ‘passion’ The French are passionate about everything! Never more so than with their cheeses, and if there is one extremely successful, family-run business that exemplifies […]
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J.B.CLAIR WINE CELLARS IN THE ROANNAIS By Lucy Franklin
I do have to admit to my ignorance of the fine art of wine-making! My knowledge has previously begun and ended with a nice glass(or two) shared with family and friends. Yes, I understand, that you began with grapes which were crushed, then to the juice you added yeast. Or was it sugar! Then, somehow, […]
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RESTAURANT JACQUES CŒUR, ROANNAIS
In Renaison, one of the main villages of the Côte Roannaise, between the foothills of the Monts de la Madeleine and Vallee du Roanne in the Roannais, there is an excellent, and well-reputed restaurant called ‘Jacques Coeur’. The name of which does not relate to the patron and chef de cuisine, but to a famous, […]
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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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‘HALLES DE LYON PAUL BOCUSE’ NEAR THE ROANNAIS by Lucy Franklin
I cannot believe that it has taken over 12 years of us visiting the wonderful city of Lyon to discover the delights of 'Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse', named after the famous chef and son of Lyon. More than anything else, it has been a case of normally 'diving' into areas of Lyon with […]
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‘TABLE OUVERTE’ AT HALLES DIDEROT, ROANNE, ROANNAIS
At the beginning of October the 6th 'Roanne Table Ouverte' was launched with style and panache. This exceptional October 'OPEN TABLE' event in the Roannais, where restaurants and producers in the region present their wares and offer a combination of special gastronomic, theatrical and musical events at their individual restaurants, was opened at 'Halles Diderot' […]
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ROANNAIS RESTAURANTS COMMIT TO PUREFRANCENOW, ROANNAIS
During the last 3 months a number of well-known Roannais restaurants have committed to promoting their establishments and cuisine on the Purefrancenow website in our 'Roannais Restaurants Section'. We believe, of course, that this is an excellent decision. For a start, these restaurants will be presented professionally and creatively on the Purefrancenow site, and some […]