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Purefrancenow Success with Wine Tasting Event in Lyon.
Purefrancenow’s wine-tasting event in Lyon this November was a resounding success. The renowned, 5 star, Cour des Loges hotel in Lyon’s ‘Old Town’ area was host to the event, and John Euvrard, ex Paul Bocuse, and one of France’s top sommeliers, was invited to choose and present all the wines during the evening. John Euvrard […]
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“If the Black” Exhibition by Frédéric Diart in the Roannais
A special 6-day exhibition of some of Frédéric Diart’s amazing paintings and creative installations is scheduled for 9th-15th December, 2011 at Chateau du Bourg, Perreux, Roannais. This unique show is entitled ‘Das Schwarz Kommt’ (If the Black). It is sure to be an intriguing experience! Purefrancenow will definitely be their to cover the proceedings. Frédéric […]
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Colline du Colombier from Maison Troisgros by Brian Franklin
We have written several times about Colline du Colombier, and for good reason. This marvellous rural ‘auberge-style’ restaurant has been created by Maison Troisgros almost as an antithesis to their more formal and famous 3-star restaurant in Roanne. Colline du Colombier never ceases to enthrall. Situated in a countryside idyll in the nearby region of […]
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Wine-tasting event by Purefrancenow in Lyon.
Purefrancenow is organising another wine-tasting event in Lyon this November. A number of business delegates from the Lyon Congres will be enjoying a special event at the well-reputed, 5-star Cour des Loges hotel in the heart of Lyon’s ‘Old Town’. Cour des Loges, Lyon Purefrancenow has recruited one of the best sommeliers in France to […]
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Our Man from Dubai and Frederick Diart.
Dubai meets Diart! Dale Thompson, good friend, and event management impresario in Dubai visited Frederick Diart’s remarkable studio during October. Amazed by the scale, originality, creativity, and commitment which Diart demonstrates in his extraordinary art, Dale Thompson has now returned to Dubai on a mission in association with The Pure Art Gallery, to assess the […]
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The Magical Château du Bourg in Perreux.
The Château du Bourg is located 3km away from Roanne, and about 80km from Lyon. Situated in a 500 acre estate it has beautiful views of the 16th century medieval village of Perreux. Based in a region famous for its gastronomy, the Château du Bourg has a large summer house (it’s original orangery), recently renovated […]
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Discover the Beaujolais near the Roannais!
The Roannais may not be the most well known wine growing area around the world, but our neighboring department certainly is. The Beaujolais is just 30 minutes drive from Roanne, in fact pre-19th century the Roannais was part of the Beaujolais region. Here we recently had the opportunity to visit a small, family producer of […]
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The Ancient Magic of Château Drée in Burgundy
The Roannais is conveniently situated between several different regions of France – Auvergne, Allier, Saône et Loire, Burgundy, and with very easy access to many others. Just a pleasant countryside drive up the road for 30/40 minutes you are well into Burgundy (Bourgogne). As in all regions of France there are some amazing historical sites […]
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Vulcania: Blacksmith of the Gods, near the Roannais
Under 2 hours drive from the Roannais is the amazing world of ‘Vulcania’. In the heart of the Puy de Dôme, the historical volcanic region of France. A great place to visit for all the family, and the drive there is full of stunning, panoramic views of ancient volcanoes, and mountainous ridges. Vulcania, the “European […]
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Le Cuvage Story: ‘Keeping Your Head Above Water’ by Brian Franklin
Continuing on from my last month’s article about our renovation and conversion of ‘Le Cuvage’ in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, things have moved along rapidly. Our French friends, Jean-François and Adeline, co-partners in this exciting joint project, have now moved into their part of Le Cuvage. Their new home looked great! Although each of the three […]
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Bar and Brasserie Clemenceau in Roanne, Roannais
‘Le Clemenceau is a Bar and Brasserie with panache – a great place to chill-out with a coffee or beer on a sunny Roannais day. Great for a quick lunch, too! A convivial Bar-Brasserie set in a prime position right in the heart of the Place Georges Clemenceau.This attractive square is is one of Roanne’s […]
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Le Cuvage Story: ‘The Finishing Touches’ by Brian Franklin
One of the salient reasons our Le Cuvage project progressed with such confidence and competence was the planning. We employed a French quantity surveyor, along with an independent project assessor, conducteur/ driver, as our French friends called him. Before we moved a single lump of earth or hacked into any structure, we commissioned a comprehensive […]