Archive for July, 2010
Fun with Fun Cars in Perreux, Roannais!
Thursday, July 29th, 2010July in the Roannais was a very hot and sunny time this year, and there was plenty of fun to be had, too. Especially with the yearly ‘Fun Car’ event in Perreux. ‘Petrol head’ excitement amongst the roaring engines, grating gears, diesel fumes and smoke! All part of the spectacular day on a farm in [...]
The Roannais to Salvador Dali’s Country by Brian Franklin
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010It does not take long from the Roannais, in the Rhône-Alpes (and our base near the medieval village of Perreux) to enter the original and surreal world of Salvador Dali. A delightful stop-over in Carcassonne, and then onward (or, I should say, downward) towards Barcelona. Conveniently enroute with just a slight, but pleasant detour, and [...]
The Roannais to Medieval Carcassonne! by Brian Franklin
Sunday, July 11th, 2010The Roannais has an enviable central location in France which enables pretty reasonable, and easy access to many other parts of Europe – particularly Southern and South West of France, Northern Spain, Pyrenees and the North Eastern coast, and Northern Italy, including the French and Italian Alps. Excellent autoroute networks throughout the above regions make [...]
Part 7: Our Man from the Roannais in the Lake District by Brian Franklin
Saturday, July 10th, 2010In our latest part of ‘Our Man from the Roannais in England’ series we reach new heights of adventure and discovery in the marvellous Lake District. Jean-Marc is treated to a traditional ‘fish n’ chips’ supper, and continues to consume even greater quantities of traditional English ale with great enthusiasm ( Well, you need to [...]

