Archive for September, 2008
ROANNE ‘TABLE OUVERTE’ IN THE ROANNAIS
Saturday, September 27th, 2008'Roanne Table Ouverte' – 6th Festival of gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2008. (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, [...]
‘LE BRASSERIE CLEMENCEAU’ IN THE ROANNAIS
Saturday, September 27th, 2008'Le Clemenceau' is, without doubt, one of the most convivial cafe-bar-brasseries in Roanne, Roannais. As in all of the larger French towns, and Roanne is no exception, they have their fair share of bars and bistros – favourite places to meet up with friends for morning coffee, or relax with an ice-cold beer on a [...]
‘THE RED ARROWS’ IN THE ROANNAIS! by Brian Franklin
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008The '18th Meeting Aérien International' 14th September, 2008, in Roanne, Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. Yet another incredible show for the Roannais region, and the historic Roanne Aerodrome. Yes, with those "Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines!". Well, Lucy certainly thought so! What with all these powerful beasts of machines in the sky, ridden by young, experienced 'cavalier', [...]
‘FESTIVAL OF MILK’ IN THE ROANNAIS by Lucy Franklin
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008I have to admit, that if translated into English, our local "La Fête du Lait" (Festival of Milk!) would probably not get many visitors – it doesn't sound too appealing, does it!? But, as seems to be the norm, this extremely successful event that promotes all aspects of the manufacture and sales of milk products, [...]
MARVELLOUS MEDIEVAL CHARLIEU IN THE ROANNAIS by Lucy Franklin
Monday, September 15th, 2008One of the best things about spending time in France is searching out all the little markets that are the hub of the local communities. We have a great choice of locally grown produce and speciality goods from the whole Roannais region. On a Wednesday and Saturday morning one of the liveliest markets is in [...]
‘FRENCH PROPERTY NEWS’ IN THE ROANNAIS
Monday, September 1st, 2008The September issue of 'French Property News' is in the shops. And the story of 'Le Cuvage' ( a large-scale renovation project in the Roannais, Rhone-Alpes by Brian and Lucy Franklin) begins. This first 'Diary' editorial in French Property News "Seduced by a Photo…" covers the initial 'viewing trip', and Brian and Lucy's discovery and [...]
