Entertainment
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 [...]
Fantastic Lyon in Lights!
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009This December Lyon’s Féte des Lumiéres is once again a stunning display of creativity, originality and history. Developed over the years from the 19th century when on one particular night people commemorated the Virgin Mary by lighting candles in their windows. The modern four-day event sees millions throng the streets to see marvellously illuminated buildings [...]
MIchelin Stars in BBC Masterchef !
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009BBC Masterchef: professionals finished with a resounding finale this week. An exceptional programme featuring some of the best young professional chefs in the UK. The standard of cooking has been remarkable. Some of the world’s top Michelin-starred chefs were invited onto the programme to test and comment on the 3 finalist’s food preparation’s at a [...]
Troisgros and Michelin in the Roannais!
Monday, October 19th, 2009During the October festival of the ‘Roanne Table Ouverte’ a ‘Salon du Livre’ (Book show) was staged in Roanne, primarily in celebration of all things to do with food and cooking. 1000′s of books were available on all cookery subjects, and featuring many famous French chefs and their recipes. There were also plenty of ‘collector’ [...]
Chateau Bouthéon in Forez, Rhône-Alpes
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009A 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 [...]
Swords and Sorcery at Chateau de Clayette near the Roannais
Thursday, August 6th, 2009An 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 [...]
Cirque de Moscou on Ice, Roanne, Roannais
Friday, December 5th, 2008The 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 [...]
