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Incredible Water Mill for Holiday Rental in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes
A new, and unique summer holiday rental opportunity is now available for 2010, here on our Purefrancenow website – dedicated to the promotion of the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. ‘Le Moulin’, is an immensely attractive, converted Water Mill. A detached, private property. Very tastefully restored, with some of the original mill machinery still featured to reflect the […]
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Bernard Ceysson Gallery, Saint Etienne, Rhône-Alpes
The Exciting Bernard Ceysson Art Gallery in Saint Etienne, Rhône-Alpes. For the Autumn of 2009, the 3 Bernard Ceysson galleries each have their own and original agenda with all new shows. In Paris, although Franck Chalendard (09/09/05 – 09/10/17) and Assan Smati (09/10/23 – 09/12/12) had already showed their work recently in the Saint-Étienne and […]
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City of Design Opens in Saint-Etienne
‘La Cité du Design’ (City of Design) is now open for business in Saint Etienne. This higly creative architecturally designed site is now completed to encourage interest in ‘Design’. There will be ongoing events, programmes, exhibitions, and opportunities for businesses in all areas of Art and Design. After take a little more than three years […]
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Chateau Bouthéon in Forez, Rhône-Alpes
A short drive from the Roannais enroute to Saint Etienne in the Forez region of the Rhône-Alpes there is a stunning château. Of course, France is full of beautiful château’s of different architectural styles and merits, both large and small. Château Bouthéon is a particularly fine example of well-preserved history, beautifully landscaped gardens, and collection […]
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Museum of Modern Art in Saint-Etienne
This is an excellent art museum to visit if you want to see a wide collection of modern art works, displayed and presented in a contemporary and imaginative way. There are high quality works from selected modern artists permanently on display, but there are also regular seasonal changes with new themes, new artists, and a […]
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Swords and Sorcery at Chateau de Clayette near the Roannais
An exciting day and evening was had by all at chateau de la Clayette at the end of July. Sorcery, Swords and magic in a fantastic medieval setting. This is a classic French chateau, absolutely perfect for staging a medieval event with son et lumiere. A medieval village had been set up in the grounds […]
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The Beaujolais near the Roannais! by Lucy Franklin
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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‘Yes, Chef!’ Magazine and ‘Le Central’ in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes!
Yes, Chef! magazine has arrived in the Roannais, courtesy of Brian Franklin, Director of www.purefrancenow.com – the website dedicated to the promotion of the Roannais region in the Rhône-Alpes, famous for its local cuisine and quality of gastronomy. This high quality, beautifully produced magazine, extolls the virtue of good product, good cuisine, and good cooking. […]
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May French Property News in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes
The May issue of French Property News goes ‘digital’ in April ! Another article by Brian Franklin, Director of www.purefrancenow.com has been featured, covering property opportunities in the Roannais – from chateaux and ancient village houses, to farmhouses and barns. (To read Brian’s Roannais article, go to page 72 at French Property News – Digital […]
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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 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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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 […]