Archive for September, 2007

FISHING, HUNTING, AND FUN, AT ‘LA LOGE’ IN LE ROANNAIS by Brian Franklin

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Another wondrous wander into the idyllic land of the 'hunter'.
This time a visit with the family on the invitation of Michel, 'Le Chasseur' (The Hunter) for a fun evening fishing, followed by a 'backwoodsman's' barbeque.
A first visit for my wife, Lucy, and son OJ. Ellis, our 6 year old son, was with us, along with [...]

LA MAISON TROISGROS IN THE ROANNAIS by Brian Franklin

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

Okay, I admit it, we pushed the boat out a bit with this one!
'La Maison Troisgros' – One of the best restaurants we have ever been to! (and we've been to a few top ones in our time!)
This establishment is probably the most important claim to fame by this entire region of 'Le Roannais', [...]

HORSE-RIDING AND FUN AT ‘LAC DES SAPINS’ by Brian Franklin

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

The wild west meets the Beaujolais at the edge of Le Roannais !
It was sunny, hot, and ideal for a stage coach ride to the 'Rodeo'.
Well, a short 30 minute car journey to a fantastic wooded park with huge lake (called Lac des Sapins), and plenty to do for family and kids alike.
We were [...]