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French Property News in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes – April 2009
More news from ‘French Property News’. The last part of Brian Franklin’s ‘Renovation Diary’ is featured in the April issue. ‘Le Cuvage’ is finished at last! A happy ending is had by all. Although, of course, there is always more work to do, and more to think about! After 8 months’ worth of articles in […]
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Purefrancenow Shopping – French Cook Books, Wine, and More!
More good news from Purefrancenow! More opportunities to access and buy things French, including books on France – French cooking, recipes, wine and wine-making, along with easy access to buying top quality kitchen products at extremely competitive prices, to help with all those new cooking ideas to come! With the Purefrancenow Shop they are determined […]
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Purefrancenow Newsletter Archive
Following the launch of their regular Monthly Newsetter, Purefrancenow have now created a direct link from their main ‘Home Page’ to this month’s current newsletter and those of previous months. It’s easy! Full of useful information about the Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes the Purefrancenow Newsletter also provides up-to-date details of the growing coverage and success […]
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March: French Property News in the Roannais
The March issue of French Property News is ‘shouting’ about the current opportunities of buying and selling property in France. Despite the global economic malaise France is still a very good bet! ‘Spring always brings the promise of new beginnings – perhaps that’s why it’s traditionally a popular time to househunt. While some people have […]
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Monthly News from www.purefrancenow.com in the Roannais!
Even more information and news is now available during 2009 on www.purefrancenow.com with the launch of our new Monthly Newsletter. All aspects of the Roannais region are featured from restaurants, gastronomy, food and wine to business success stories, places of interest, and all sorts of tourism information. There are direct links to our regular editorial […]
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The wonderful Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes by Brian Franklin
There is a small, little-known corner of the north western end of the huge Rhône-Alpes region in France which is waiting, somewhat patiently, for discovery and greater attention. This area is called ‘Le Roannais’ in the departement of the Loire. Yes, of course, many tourists, including business men, from the UK and other parts of […]
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Le Cuvage is back in French Property News!
Once again ‘Le Cuvage’ is back in French Property News magazine for their February 2009 issue. Part 6 of Brian Franklin’s ongoing ‘Renovation Diary’ is now stretching towards the finishing line! Under the title ‘All kitted out!’ Brian’s attention in this month’s editorial turns to the ‘finishing touches’ with fixtures and fittings, but also with […]
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The Medieval Village of Perreux in the Roannais
The countryside environs associated with Perreux were established over 1000 years ago, and the first time that the village and commune of Perreux is mentioned in historical records is in 1080 when it was listed as the ‘key’ to the Côte du Forez and the Beaujolais. Here it remained until the late 1880’s when the […]
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Success for ‘La Rocadine’ Chef in Paris!
Jérôme Sadot, innovative young chef at La Rocadine, a well-frequented local Roannais restaurant, has been recently selected for the final of the 59th ‘Concours Européen du Prix Culinaire Prosper Montagné 2009. His success so far in this auspicious competition is a testament to his creative and original cooking skills, as well as his determination and […]
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New Ambitions of the Grand Hotel, Roanne
Following Purefrancenow’s first exposé on the Grand Hotel in Roanne during November 2008, things are now moving on at a pace ! Planned since 2007 through Anne Eparvier, Hotel Manager, this 3-starred Roannais hotel will benefit from modernisation that will offer a new diversity to its clients. When Anne Eparvier was first offered the opportunity […]
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Fromagerie Mons – Success in the USA!
Roannais refined cheeses in the ‘Big Apple’ ! Recent success by the Roannais region’s most celebrated and renowned refiner of French cheeses, Fromagerie Mons, has added another dimension to this region’s impeccable reputation for quality produce and style of gastronomy. This remarkable achievement by Fromagerie Mons comes after much investment, development, commitment, care, and extreme […]
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Chateau de Champlong – ideal for Club or Business rendezvous in the Roannais!
Chateau de Champlong provided an excellent location and exquisite conviviality for a recent Société Générale Investment Club meeting, followed by a superb meal and evening of hearty conversation. It was a resounding success, of course. What would you expect of the quality and service at Chateau de Champlong?!! Superb! There were 14 members of the […]