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Maison Pralus opens new shop in Lyon.
François Pralus opens his first main Lyon shop in October/November 2013 at 32 Rue de Brest, Lyon. So far this new Pralus Boutique has hit record sales during its opening month. The Lyonnaise has been waiting while to taste the quality of Pralus’s chocolate products and patisserie selection, including the famous Praluline brioche. It looks […]
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Chocolate, Chocolate, and more Chocolate.
All at the Salon du Chocolat in Lyon during this November. THE THIRD EDITION OF THE SALON DU CHOCOLAT ACCLAIMED BY THE LYONNAIS! The world capital of gastronomy has offered an exceptional welcoming to the 3nd edition of the Salon du Chocolat in Lyon. From November 8th through to November 11th 2013, 20,000+ visitors gathered […]
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The Cult of the French pastry chef.
The BBC announces: “No French high street would be complete without a patisserie, and words such as “gateau”, “eclair” and “flan” indicate that French pastry chefs are esteemed as much abroad as at home. But in the last couple of years, patissiers have shot to stardom, joining the top ranks of France’s celebrity chefs.” Of […]
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Pralus and the Salon du Chocolat are a resounding success in London. By Brian Franklin
SALON DU CHOCOLAT LAUNCHED ITS FIRST EVER LONDON EDITION AT OLYMPIA NATIONAL THIS OCTOBER. A great show, and our famous Roannais chocolate company, Pralus, was there to ‘taste’ the success of this first major chocolate show in London. Some of the UK’s best chocolate companies were also exhibiting alongside exciting international brands like Pralus. The […]
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New Art Works by Brian Franklin at The Pure Art Gallery.
More new art works by Brian Franklin have been added to The Pure Art Gallery collection this month. All available for viewing, and for sale in different limited edition formats. The Pure Art Gallery www.purefrancenow.com
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The hunt goes on in the Roannais! By Brian Franklin
I have written about ‘La Loge’ and ‘Le Chasse’ several times in the past. This is a hunting lodge set in marvellously wild and tranquil countryside. The natural habitat of the hunter! Once more this month I had the tremendous pleasure of visiting this wonderful place for another hunting expedition – mainly duck, but with […]
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From the Roannais to Strasbourg and The Alsace. By Brian Franklin
Once again, the central position of the Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes is perfect for a fast and easy few hours drive East into another glorious part of France – the heart of the magnificent Alsace region. Strasbourg is a city in eastern France. The city has about 272,000 people. There are about 450,000 people in […]
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French jewellery-maker Princesse Ficelle to work with Purefrancenow.
Purefrancenow have agreed with Roanne jewellery-maker, Princesse Ficelle to promote their complete range of silver and gold jewellery to the UK. We have the pleasure of presenting a remarkable collection of highly creative and original jewellery designs from the award-winning Princesse Ficelle, France. Double-click on the link below for a sample selection, description, and prices. […]
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Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon ((French) Musée des beaux-arts de Lyon) is a municipal museum of fine arts in the French city of Lyon. It is housed near place des Terreaux in a former Benedictine convent of the 17th and 18th centuries. It was restored between 1988 and 1998, and despite these important […]
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Chateau de Champlong should be a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Roannais! By Brian Franklin
There is no doubt following our recent visit to Château de Champlong for a celebratory family meal that the accumulation of stunning surroundings, service, quality and imagination of menu from the kitchen of Olivier Boizet, that this superb establishment should be awarded a bright and shiny Michelin star very soon. This month we came away […]
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The Taste of Pralus Chocolates is Pure Paradise from the Roannais!
Pralus offers an extensive high quality range of chocolate products for all occasions. François Pralus is an exceptional Master Chocolate Maker because he is one of the few in France to manufacture his own chocolate. Today almost 100 tons of Pralus Chocolate are manufactured and sold each year. François Pralus works with dried cocoa beans […]
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Venice Art Biennial is back!
Venice’s Biennial is back on for 2013, with a host of sculptures, exhibits and installations from around the world. More than 150 artists will be vying for the attention of the eager crowds. This year, ten countries are debuting at the event, including the Vatican – surprisingly – and the Bahamas, both with their own […]