Archive for August, 2009

Chateau Bouthéon in Forez, Rhône-Alpes

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

A short drive from the Roannais enroute to Saint Etienne in the Forez region of the Rhône-Alpes there is a stunning château. Of course, France is full of beautiful château’s of different architectural styles and merits, both large and small. Château Bouthéon is a particularly fine example of well-preserved history, beautifully landscaped gardens, and collection [...]

Museum of Modern Art in Saint-Etienne

Friday, August 7th, 2009

This is an excellent art museum to visit if you want to see a wide collection of modern art works, displayed and presented in a contemporary and imaginative way. There are high quality works from selected modern artists permanently on display, but there are also regular seasonal changes with new themes, new artists, and a [...]

Swords and Sorcery at Chateau de Clayette near the Roannais

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

An exciting day and evening was had by all at chateau de la Clayette at the end  of July. Sorcery, Swords and magic in a fantastic medieval setting. This is a classic French chateau, absolutely perfect for staging a medieval event with son et lumiere. A medieval village had been set up in the grounds [...]