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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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Restaurant L’Astrée in Roanne, the Roannais
Restaurant L’Astrée in the centre of Roannne in the Roannais. One of the many excellent restaurants in this region that, amazingly, we have never visited. And yet, all our French friends and food connoisseurs have always recommended the place. In fact, they have often described L’Astrée as second only to the famous Troisgros just down […]
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A Guide to the Roannais by Purefrancenow
Purefrancenow’s Introductory Guide to the Roannais! This is a Regional Directory listing of recommended restaurants, cafes, shops, services, suppliers and businesses in the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes. All designed to assist people, visiting, holidaying, or living in the Roannais, to locate and access some of the best Businesses and Services in this superb region […]
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Discovering the Roannais by Brian Franklin on thisfrenchlife.com
Purefrancenow and This French Life join forces with a monthly editorial series featuring an historical account of Brian and Lucy Franklin’s discovery of the Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes region, renovating and developing property, and living ‘The French Dream’. For this month’s newsletter article on ‘Discovering the Roannais’ visit thisfrenchlife.com www.purefrancenow.com
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Great Family Holidays in the Wonderful Roannais
Go no further ! If you want a great family holiday in an unspoilt, typical French region with great food, beautiful scenery, incredible chateaux, medieval villages, and plenty of fun activities for all the family to enjoy, then come to the Roannais. It has much to offer. Nestling between Burgundy, the Massif Central and the […]
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October Celebration of Top Quality Cuisine in the Roannais
Roanne Table Ouverte’ – 8th Festival of gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2010. (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 Painter’s House in the Roannais !
The Painter’s House in the Roannais ! Our friend, Jean-Marc Dublé opened his new Atelier (Studio) at his home in Pradines, Roannais, this September. An evening soirée for over fifty people was organised by him, and his close friends Jacques and Pierrette. The new studio has been beautifully designed by a talented Swedish architect, and […]
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Roanne Airshow reaches great heights in the Roannais
This September the 19th meeting of the ‘Aérien International Roanne’ was staged, and dedicated to female aviators throughout the world, from the first women to fly to the present day. It was a magnificent day with a huge variety of planes and displays. The event was opened by the French display team equivalent to the […]
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Tourism Show at Scarabée in Roanne, Roannais
The annual ‘Salon du Tourisme’ in Roanne is back again this March in the heart of the beautiful Roannais. Staged at the new, impressive Scarabee event centre, this special show is a great opportunity for different businesses from around the Roannais, and nearby regions, to present their products and services. This 3-day show with over […]
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Discover The Beautiful Roannais
A little help with knowing a bit more about the Roannais in the Rhone-Alpes, and what this beautiful region has to offer visitors is easily available at ‘Le Roannais Tourisme’ – the official site of the region’s tourist information bureau. Check it out! There’s also an English version complete with video links, and more. You […]
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Brasserie Clemenceau celebrates 3 years success in Roanne!
October saw Brasserie Clemenceau in Roanne celebrate their 3 year anniversary with wine and song, and ten-pin bowling! An exceptional evening of fun, excellent food, good friends, and entertainment. All laid on free and gratis by the owners Francis Kuchenbuch and Jean-Louis Clot. Over 400 guests were invited for this great evening of celebration – […]