Archive for July, 2008
THE TOUR DE FRANCE IN THE ROANNAIS by Brian Franklin
Thursday, July 24th, 200824th July 2008 This is an historic moment in the lives of all Roannaise, and in the history of the Tour de France! It has to be recorded for posterity, and, of course, it would be grossly remiss of me not to feature a Purefrancenow Blog on it – even though I have to admit [...]
BASTILLE DAY IN THE ROANNAIS by Brian Franklin
Monday, July 21st, 2008Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité!!! Well, I thought I would just add a note to commemorate the recent celebrations in Roanne on the famous 14th July. For the first time I watched the magnificent firework display at close range. All organised for the event on the the Pont du Coteau in Roanne, over the Loire river, near [...]
TROISGROS – THEIR NEW RESTAURANT NEAR ROANNE, RHÔNE-ALPES
Sunday, July 20th, 2008The restaurant, La Maison Troisgros in the centre of Roanne, in the Roannais, Rhone-Alpes region is famous, of course, for its culinary success for over 40 years! This 3-Michelin-starred restaurant is an ultimate gastronomic experience. Marie-Pierre and Michel Troisgros, however, have recently ventured into the nearby region of Bourgogne where they have just opened a [...]
LYON – A TOURIST’S HEAVEN IN THE RHÔNE-ALPES by Lucy Franklin
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008A friend asked me the other day whether or not I considered Lyon to be a tourist destination in it's own right. Having 'done' other major European capitals she wondered if it was worth spending the weekend in France's second city, or not. Like many people the only part of Lyon that she had encountered [...]
PUREFRANCENOW – AN UNFORGETTABLE TIME IN THE ROANNAIS!
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Purefrancenow are offering a superb special occasion and celebration reception and party service in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. This includes exclusive wedding receptions, anniversaries, special celebrations, business or club parties, gourmet week-ends, and inspirational luxury breaks throughout the region. All tailor-made to suit the occasion, the budget, and any special individual requirements. Purefrancenow can also combine [...]
THE FAMOUS ‘J.LEBLANC’ OILS IN THE ROANNAIS by Lucy Franklin
Friday, July 11th, 2008Yet another jewel to set the crown of the Roannais region, in the Rhône-Alpes, sparkling even more! From our little village of Perreux, you can reach the famous Huilerie J.Leblanc within 20 minutes, or so. If you travel along the D17 in the direction of Vougy, then onto the D982 through Poully Sous Charlieu,(by the [...]
