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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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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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Roanne Table Ouverte is back on the menu in the Roannais.
Roanne Table Ouverte, 10th Festival of Gastronomy in the Roannais region during the month of October 2012. (Literally ‘open table’ – a welcome for all the public to enjoy some of the best restaurants in the region) The gastronomic jewel of Roanne and the Roannais! It is an opportunity and a pleasure for all the […]
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The Marvellous Men in their Flying Machines are back in the Roannais.
The 20th Roanne Meeting Aerien International 2012 is blessed with sunshine and clear blue skies for this spectacular event. We will all be gazing up to the skies once again to marvel at their heroic and intrepid aerial ballet and acrobatics. It is a simply amazing event – well worth a visit if you are […]
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Famous Maison Mon’s Cheeses in the Roannais.
Many year’s ago we had been pointed in the direction of the Mons Fromagerie in Halles Diderot, a fabulous high quality indoor market in Roanne. Having been told that they were simply the best place to purchase cheese, not only for quality, but also breadth of choice – they sell a range of over 230 […]
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L’Astrée – one of the best restaurants in Roanne, Roannais.
A second visit to this quietly understated restaurant in the centre of Roanne, in the Roannais, did not disappoint. The restaurant interior and presentation somewhat belies its roadside exterior, but the menu from chef, Simon Falcoz, is exquisite. Beautiful surroundings, attentive, unassuming service, and high quality food – second only to the famous Maison Troisgros, […]
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‘Le Roannais’
The Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes. For more detailed descriptions of what to see around this beautiful part of France visit: www.uk.leroannais.com www.purefrancenow.com
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Roannais Property Spotlight 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 département of the Loire. Yes, of course, many tourists and business travellers from the UK and other parts of […]
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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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Food Glorious Food at the Roanne Table Ouverte – October 2011
‘Roanne Table Ouverte’ – 9th Festival of Gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2011. (Literally ‘open table’ – a welcome to all the public to enjoy some of the best restaurants in the region) The gastronomic jewel of Roanne and the Roannais! It is an opportunity and a pleasure for all the restaurants, producers, […]
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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 […]