Archive for January, 2009
The Medieval Village of Perreux in the Roannais
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009The countryside environs associated with Perreux were established over 1000 years ago, and the first time that the village and commune of Perreux is mentioned in historical records is in 1080 when it was listed as the ‘key’ to the Côte du Forez and the Beaujolais. Here it remained until the late 1880′s when the [...]
Success for ‘La Rocadine’ Chef in Paris!
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009Jérôme Sadot, innovative young chef at La Rocadine, a well-frequented local Roannais restaurant, has been recently selected for the final of the 59th ‘Concours Européen du Prix Culinaire Prosper Montagné 2009. His success so far in this auspicious competition is a testament to his creative and original cooking skills, as well as his determination and [...]
New Ambitions of the Grand Hotel, Roanne
Saturday, January 17th, 2009Following Purefrancenow’s first exposé on the Grand Hotel in Roanne during November 2008, things are now moving on at a pace ! Planned since 2007 through Anne Eparvier, Hotel Manager, this 3-starred Roannais hotel will benefit from modernisation that will offer a new diversity to its clients. When Anne Eparvier was first offered the opportunity [...]
Fromagerie Mons – Success in the USA!
Friday, January 16th, 2009Roannais refined cheeses in the ‘Big Apple’ ! Recent success by the Roannais region’s most celebrated and renowned refiner of French cheeses, Fromagerie Mons, has added another dimension to this region’s impeccable reputation for quality produce and style of gastronomy. This remarkable achievement by Fromagerie Mons comes after much investment, development, commitment, care, and extreme [...]
Chateau de Champlong – ideal for Club or Business rendezvous in the Roannais!
Thursday, January 15th, 2009Chateau de Champlong provided an excellent location and exquisite conviviality for a recent Société Générale Investment Club meeting, followed by a superb meal and evening of hearty conversation. It was a resounding success, of course. What would you expect of the quality and service at Chateau de Champlong?!! Superb! There were 14 members of the [...]
Happy New Year in the Roannais from Purefrancenow!
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009Happy New Year! Yes, it’s another year. A year of opportunities, hope, and success in the Roannais with Purefrancenow. We are here to help, advise, and support all visitors to this superb region in the Rhône-Alpes, and particularly, those individuals, families, clubs, and businesses who are looking for something different for a holiday, private celebration, [...]
