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LE BONHEUR EST DANS LE PRÉ IS SOUTH WEST IN THE ROANNAIS!
Purefrancenow has once again visited this bright and breezy restaurant in Roanne, run by Fabrice and Sabine. Totally dedicated to the wonderful cuisine of the south west of France, the colourful and eclectic interior reflects the warmth of the south west of France, and the food is a delight. Le Bonheur is welcoming and tremendous […]
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‘LE CUVAGE’ IN THE NEWS, IN THE ROANNAIS!
Yes, 'Le Cuvage' is in the news. Purefrancenow can announce that 'Connexions' newspaper for British people living in France has just published an article in their August 2008 edition on 'Le Cuvage' from information and pictures supplied by Brian Franklin. Brian Franklin is also currently writing a fuller, more detailed version as an ongoing […]
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“LA ROCADINE” RESTAURANT RE-VISITED IN THE ROANNAIS
"La Rocadine" has been re-visited again by Purefrancenow during the summer, and we have found that this superb, easy-going, restaurant, run by man and wife team – Jérôme and Mélanie Sadot – is going from strength to strength. With new exterior styling, garden entrance, and striking art graphics on the walls. Perfectly located for both […]
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BUSINESS EVENT SOLUTIONS IN THE RHÔNE-ALPES
Purefrancenow offers a superbly effective dedicated, and totally co-ordinated, 'Destination Event Management Service' in the Roannais and Rhone-Alpes regions of France. Through our Corporate Hospitality Event resources, partnerships, and contacts in France we are able to provide creative, original, cost-effective solutions for successful, tailored business events. We are particularly geared to creating event opportunities for […]
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NEW LOOK FOR ‘PUREFRANCENOW’ IN THE ROANNAIS
www.purefrancenow.com – Business Events, Club and Group Activities, Property, and Holidays in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. We have recently completed some new additions to our website. New pages. New information. New opportunities. Due to the success of our site's impact and high quality and quantity responses during the last year, the friendly, easy-access of our site […]
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BASTILLE DAY IN THE ROANNAIS by Brian Franklin
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité!!! Well, I thought I would just add a note to commemorate the recent celebrations in Roanne on the famous 14th July. For the first time I watched the magnificent firework display at close range. All organised for the event on the the Pont du Coteau in Roanne, over the Loire river, near […]
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TROISGROS – THEIR NEW RESTAURANT NEAR ROANNE, RHÔNE-ALPES
The restaurant, La Maison Troisgros in the centre of Roanne, in the Roannais, Rhone-Alpes region is famous, of course, for its culinary success for over 40 years! This 3-Michelin-starred restaurant is an ultimate gastronomic experience. Marie-Pierre and Michel Troisgros, however, have recently ventured into the nearby region of Bourgogne where they have just opened a […]
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LYON – A TOURIST’S HEAVEN IN THE RHÔNE-ALPES by Lucy Franklin
A friend asked me the other day whether or not I considered Lyon to be a tourist destination in it's own right. Having 'done' other major European capitals she wondered if it was worth spending the weekend in France's second city, or not. Like many people the only part of Lyon that she had encountered […]
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PUREFRANCENOW – AN UNFORGETTABLE TIME IN THE ROANNAIS!
Purefrancenow are offering a superb special occasion and celebration reception and party service in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. This includes exclusive wedding receptions, anniversaries, special celebrations, business or club parties, gourmet week-ends, and inspirational luxury breaks throughout the region. All tailor-made to suit the occasion, the budget, and any special individual requirements. Purefrancenow can also combine […]
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THE FAMOUS ‘J.LEBLANC’ OILS IN THE ROANNAIS by Lucy Franklin
Yet another jewel to set the crown of the Roannais region, in the Rhône-Alpes, sparkling even more! From our little village of Perreux, you can reach the famous Huilerie J.Leblanc within 20 minutes, or so. If you travel along the D17 in the direction of Vougy, then onto the D982 through Poully Sous Charlieu,(by the […]
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EXCLUSIVE GOURMET WEEK-ENDS IN THE ROANNAIS
Purefrancenow are offering something special during September and October 2008. Exclusive Gourmet week-ends which are perfect for that special occasion or surprise, whether for Birthday, Anniversary, Celebration, or just pure indulgent escape! 3 nights and days of pure enjoyment! Beautiful Countryside, the luxurious Chateau de Champlong, stylish farmhouse villa accommodation, fine wines, […]
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THE SPIRIT OF THE ROANNAIS by Brian Franklin
There are times in your life when you come across something remarkable, and this sometimes involves discovering someone with an exceptional amount of creative talent well above the norm. I have written before about a new 'concept' magazine which was first developed and produced in the Spring of 2007 by Stephane Archambault, a highly creative […]