Special Celebrations

Easter’s here and Spring is just round the corner! (we hope!!) So, all of us from Purefrancenow wish everyone a very Happy Easter and Joyeuse Pâques! May your Easter eggs be full of chocolate, and the Easter Bunny brings you lots! Best wishes. www.purefrancenow.com _________________________________________________________________________________

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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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This famous event is certainly one of the best of its type in Europe, and is a must-see if you anywhere near the beautiful city of Lyon at this time of year. An astonishing display of lighting effects on many key buildings and architecture around the city. Simply stunning! During this special event there are […]

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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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On July 14th the French celebrate Bastille Day. This day marks the end of monarchy and the beginning of the French Revolution. Several factors led to the Revolution. France had the largest population in Europe and not nearly enough food to feed it. The wealthy and growing bourgeoisie (the middle-class, merchants and businessmen) were allowed […]

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Lyon is a lively city and, as you’d expect, hosts a number of festivals, cultural and sporting events, and fairs throughout the year. Look out for local magazines and guides, which regularly publish an up-to-date listing of forthcoming events in Lyon. The city’s tourist office is also a good source of information on things to […]

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Yes. We were definitely not going to be left out of the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations here in France, so Purefrancenow invited some of our close French friends to enjoy the festivities with us in true British style! A little bizarre you may think for the French to celebrate with us, but as we enjoy […]

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We have written about Chateau de Champlong several times during the last few years, and include this exceptional establishment in our recommendation of restaurants for the Roannais region. In the heart of the Roanais, Rhône-Alpes, Chateau de Champlong is a great place for a special birthday or anniversary dinner. And no more so than when […]

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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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Every year in most of the villages of France they celebrate that year’s age groups who have reached their first or next 10 years. This year it was the turn of ‘0’ – those born with a zero at the end of their birth year. They celebrate all those that have been born in 2010, […]

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