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RESTAURANTS IN THE ROANNAIS
Purefrancenow during 2008 has launched 'The Roannais Directory' on their very successful website, specialising in the promotion of the Roannais region in the Rhône-Alpes. www.purefrancenow.com is dedicated to 'shouting out' the gastronomic pleasures to be discovered in this beautiful, but under-discovered, region in France. It is an exceptional place for high quality cuisine of both […]
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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 […]
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LUNCH AT ‘LA COLLINE DU COLOMBIER’, IGUERANDE by Brian Franklin
At last, Purefrancenow officially visits 'La Colline du Colombier' the famous 'Maison Troisgros's amazing new restaurant. The occasion (and a very good excuse for the visit!) was a friend's 50th birthday. It was celebration rather than commiseration, and we thought it a great surprise and opportunity to have lunch at this exciting new 'eatery' (or […]
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ROANNE ‘TABLE OUVERTE’ IN THE ROANNAIS
'Roanne Table Ouverte' – 6th Festival of gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2008. (Literally 'open table' – a welcome to 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 restaurants, producers, […]
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‘LE BRASSERIE CLEMENCEAU’ IN THE ROANNAIS
'Le Clemenceau' is, without doubt, one of the most convivial cafe-bar-brasseries in Roanne, Roannais. As in all of the larger French towns, and Roanne is no exception, they have their fair share of bars and bistros – favourite places to meet up with friends for morning coffee, or relax with an ice-cold beer on a […]
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‘THE RED ARROWS’ IN THE ROANNAIS! by Brian Franklin
The '18th Meeting Aérien International' 14th September, 2008, in Roanne, Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. Yet another incredible show for the Roannais region, and the historic Roanne Aerodrome. Yes, with those "Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines!". Well, Lucy certainly thought so! What with all these powerful beasts of machines in the sky, ridden by young, experienced 'cavalier', […]
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‘FESTIVAL OF MILK’ IN THE ROANNAIS by Lucy Franklin
I have to admit, that if translated into English, our local "La Fête du Lait" (Festival of Milk!) would probably not get many visitors – it doesn't sound too appealing, does it!? But, as seems to be the norm, this extremely successful event that promotes all aspects of the manufacture and sales of milk products, […]
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MARVELLOUS MEDIEVAL CHARLIEU IN THE ROANNAIS by Lucy Franklin
One of the best things about spending time in France is searching out all the little markets that are the hub of the local communities. We have a great choice of locally grown produce and speciality goods from the whole Roannais region. On a Wednesday and Saturday morning one of the liveliest markets is in […]
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‘FRENCH PROPERTY NEWS’ IN THE ROANNAIS
The September issue of 'French Property News' is in the shops. And the story of 'Le Cuvage' ( a large-scale renovation project in the Roannais, Rhone-Alpes by Brian and Lucy Franklin) begins. This first 'Diary' editorial in French Property News "Seduced by a Photo…" covers the initial 'viewing trip', and Brian and Lucy's discovery and […]
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‘LA CLAYETTE’ IN THE BRIONNAIS, NEAR THE ROANNAIS! by Lucy Franklin
Just a wonderful discovery! La Clayette in Bourgogne (Burgundy), the Brionnais, is an unassuming township (rather than just a village) with an amazing (still privately-owned) chateau as the central and main feature of the town. It is a chateau with evident and obvious 'attitude', ancient, classic, and 'repunzle' type! A familial statement of authority, wealth, […]
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BEIJING OLYMPICS IN THE ROANNAIS! by Brian Franklin
What a games! What a performance by Team GB! Yes we're here in France, and have been watching all the action every morning. I could not resist adding our congratulations here on the Purefrancenow 'Blog' and emphasising our support for all the British Team's very successful efforts. Well done!! The best British Olympic […]
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‘LE CROZET’ IN THE ROANNAIS By Lucy Franklin
During this August on a Friday (yet another Saint's Day and Bank Holiday here in France!), we decided to set off to investigate a little village nearby called Le Croset. In fact, only 20 minutes or so up the RN7, nestled at the far end of the Monts de la Madeleine, in the Côte Roannaise. […]