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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 […]
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The Roannais to Scotland
Since the old days of Bonnie Prince Charlie the Scots have had a close and sympathetique relationship with France. In fact, they hold regular French markets during the weekends and holiday season, featuring a huge range of French produce from different regions. From our base in the Roannais near Lyon it is just a 2-hour […]
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New Purefrancenow Service: Your own Family, Travelogue, or Special Celebration Book Designed and Published!
New Purefrancenow Service: Your own Family, Travelogue, or Special Celebration book designed and published! And a great gift idea for family and friends. We will take the hassle out of producing a beautiful record of your best experiences and family history which you will treasure for years. We also have over 25 years of experience […]
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Time is now for French property investors say World First.
The time is ripe for investing in French property, according to World First, leading international exchange dealers, economic watchdog and forecasters. “The summer of 2013 is shaping up to be an opportune moment for international investors in France to finance their purchase with a euro mortgage, according to the mortgage brokers, International Private Finance (IPF).” […]
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The BBC Programme Escape to the Country goes to Europe. By Brian Franklin
The successful BBC programme Escape to the Country is moving over to the continent, so we are told. ‘Escape to the Country goes to Europe’, which will be a spin-off from the popular property series, ‘Escape to the Country’ currently running on the BBC. If you are unfamiliar with the format, the BBC help people, […]
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A gastronomic adventure at L’Aventure in the Roannais. By Brian Franklin
Once more unto the breach, my friends…! Okay, so I would rather eat than fight, that’s reasonable enough! And who wouldn’t at another surprising (but rather belated) restaurant discovery in the Roannais. Another outing for our club reunion, another excuse to taste some exquisite food at a rather stylish, small restaurant tucked away on the […]
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Living the French Dream arrives in the Roannais!
The first edition of Brian Franklin’s new book, ‘Living the French Dream’, has finally been printed, and delivered to the Roannais ! Now expanded to over 180 pages of images and text, with a personal story of discovery and adventure, along with a history of two amazing property renovations in the heart of the Roannais, […]
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Living the French Dream. A new book by Brian Franklin.
This new book by Brian Franklin provides both a comic and serious insight into discovering ‘real’ France for the first time, and a personal story of creating a family home in the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes. ___________________________________________________________________________ Through over 160 pages of full colour images and detailed text ‘Living the French Dream’ leads you […]
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Success at Chalendard/Duble Art Show, Chateau du Bourg, Perreux.
Franck Chalendard and Jean-Marc Dublé hit success at Château du Bourg with their stunning Art Show! Their opening reception for the launch of this superb opportunity to view their new art works was perfect, with sunshine and blue skies annointing the start of the exhibition at this beautiful château in Perreux. The country surroundings for […]
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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 […]