Archive for December, 2008

French Property News and ‘Le Cuvage’ in the Rhône-Alpes

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

We are here again with the December issue of French Property News in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes – the 4th chapter of the ‘Le Cuvage Story’. There will be more as we move into 2009! That aside for the moment, French Property News has provided some further feedback on the state of the French property market [...]

Joyeuses Fétes in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes!

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Purefrancenow wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! We thank all our friends, business partners and associates who have enjoyed a very successful year with us in 2008. All your support and help throughout the year has been much appreciated, and we look forward to 2009 with hope and excitement for an [...]

The Spirit of Roanne in the Roannais By Brian Franklin

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Another excellent publication from Stéphane Archambault and his editorial team! In our view, a local creative genius! His new publication “L’esprit Urbain” focusses on Roanne, the main township in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. It is the third of a series of magazines covering the beautiful Roannais region which Stephane has produced. Exceptionally cleverly designed and conceived [...]

Fruits of the Sea at Restaurant de la Loire, Roannais By Lucy Franklin

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

Something for which France has always been famous, even in a central region such as the Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes, is it’s ‘fruits de mer’. Purefrancenow has to eagerly report on an extremely convivial event which Brian and Lucy Franklin experienced recently at one of the Roannais’ most reputable local restaurants. Lucy Franklin tells the [...]

The Bright Lights of Lyon! By Lucy Franklin

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Lyon’s Festival of Light seems to announce the arrival of christmas time in the Rhône-Alpes with typical French flair and panache for the theatrical and demonstrable art of imagery. Since 1852 the residents of Lyon have celebrated the anniversary of the unveiling of a gold-leafed, bronze statue of the Virgin Mary on the Fourviere hillside [...]

Chateau de Champlong triumph’s again in the Roannais!

Monday, December 8th, 2008

This excellent establishment, owned and managed by man and wife team, Olivier and Véronique Boizet, offers high quality, creative cuisine. Chateau de Champlong is beautiful situated in the heart of the Roannais, near the medieval village of Villerest, not far from the main township of Roanne in the Rhône-Alpes region. Perfectly situated in its own [...]

School of Cuisine at La Rocadine, Roannais

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

A new concept from Jérôme Sadot at the restaurant La Rocadine. ‘Ecole de Cuisine’ – School of cooking. Jérôme is passing on some of his talent and trade secrets, and inviting small groups of people to his restaurant to learn more about some of his signature dishes, and to learn a little more about fundamental [...]

Cirque de Moscou on Ice, Roanne, Roannais

Friday, December 5th, 2008

The Moscow Circus on Ice comes to Roanne in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. In December the world famous ‘Cirque de Moscou sur Glace’ arrived in Roanne to welcome the beginnings of Chistmas in the region. The show was exciting, fun, colourful, dramatic, glamorous, and very professional. Cirque de Moscou on Ice was organised by the ‘Club [...]

Inauguration of Scarabée, new Event Centre, Roannais, Rhône-Alpes

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Purefrancenow had the pleasure of being invited to the ‘Grand Opening’ and Inauguration of Scarabee on the 2nd December 2008, the region’s new premier events centre for Business, Exhibitions, and Concerts. 5 years of political and conceptual development and construction, and over 19 million euros of investment, Scarabee is a demonstrable symbol of the future [...]

Art and Rugby Success in the Roannais!

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

It is extremely unusual for the two disparate activities of Art and Rugby to come together and create a unique opportunity to celebrate their almost diametrically opposed spirits of sensitive creativity and sporting aggression. Of course, here in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, anything is possible! The internationally popular, ‘rough and tumble’ of Rugby may by some, [...]