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4th International Festival of Animation in the Roannais.
This month in Roanne, Roannais, celebrates the 4th International Festival of Animation at the Espace Renoir. This is a cinema location in Roanne which specialises in featuring Art films, past classic productions, and special events. The festival event includes an International Competition for best animation. These are short films of 2 to 20 minutes maximum […]
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Discover the secret passageways of Lyon.
We should really say, “Discover the traboules of Lyon” Ancient doorways through old, dark alleyways for your discovery and exploration. These alleyways, or traboules, as they are locally known, are one of the most original aspects of the architecture and identity of Lyon. Located in the district of the Old Town or Vieux-Lyon for the […]
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Trompe l’oeil appears everywhere in Lyon and the Roannais.
Trompe l’oeil literally translates from French to mean “fools the eye.” Hard to paint, the trompe l’oeil piece requires meticulous attention to detail on the part of the artist. Proper sizing and every detail, nuance of light and gradation of color must be skilfully incorporated in order to make the two-dimensional work appear to be […]
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Troisgros’ restaurant Le Central triumph’s on Valentine’s Day.
A Valentine’s Day treat for us at Troisgros’ Restaurant Le Central ! We hadn’t been for awhile, but it was once again an absolute triumph of great cuisine. All of us enjoyed Le Central’s convivial surroundings, and excellent service, and were treated to a special ‘Dîner de la Saint Valentine‘ set menu. Once again, this […]
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Ski in Les Deux Alpes. Easy from the Roannais. By Brian Franklin
This month (February 2013) we, and some good French friends, gathered our ski attire and equipment, and motored off to the ski resort of Les Deux Alpes, about 3+ hours drive away form our base in the Roannais. A first ever visit to a large, serious, ski resort for my family and I. It was […]
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Snails, snails, and more snails in the Roannais by Brian Franklin
Now, I have to say, that being a bit of a Francophile I do have a penchant for French gastronomy. I have for well-over 40 years! In fact, as long as our local, world famous restaurant, Maison Trois Gros in Roanne, has had its 3 Michelin stars!! So, as with many ‘foodies’ I love French […]
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Marvellous Cote Roannaise in the Roannais!
The Marvellous Côte Roannaise. A French appellation located in the upper loire, northwest of the city of Lyon and around the town of Roanne. Côte Roannaise produces light red and rosé wines made from Gamay with some pinot noir. The wines are similiar in style to those from the Beaujolais. Based along a hillside over […]
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Roland Quetsch at the Bernard Ceysson Gallery.
Roland Quetsch at the Bernard Ceysson Gallery, Saint Etienne – from January 10 to March 30 2013. Roland Quetsch was born in Luxembourg in 1979, and continues to live and work there. Quetsch produces large remarkable and original artworks using a combination of wood, metal, canvas, latex, acrylic, vinyl, and laquer. Certainly worth investigating, so […]
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Purefrancenow at www.running-edge.com
A new website design service called Running Edge features www.purefrancenow.com in it’s website portfolio. Our Purefrancenow website was originally conceived by Brian Franklin, and designed and developed by The Edge and Virtuaffinity in Manchester. Running Edge is a new website design business operating under the auspices of The Edge, based in Manchester, and with a […]
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Chateau d’Origny in the Roannais by Brian Franklin
The surprise discovery of a new place is always a delight, particularly when it is a combination of good food and convivial company. Last week I was invited to an evening meal with a few of my French colleagues to Chateau d’Origny, situated just outside Roanne, in the Roannais. I had never been before, and […]
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FIS Ski World Cup Slalom at Courchevel
The last time (and only other time) the World Cup landed in Courchevel was in 1979, when the men competed there last. Hence, the pre-Christmas ladies’ slalom in Courchevel (FRA) on 21st December marks the return of the FIS World Cup to Courchevel after almost 32 years. It was then that Ingemar Stenmark of Sweden […]