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Sunday, November 27th, 2011Purefrancenow’s wine-tasting event in Lyon this November was a resounding success. The renowned, 5 star, Cour des Loges hotel in Lyon’s ‘Old Town’ area was host to the event, and John Euvrard, ex Paul Bocuse, and one of France’s top sommeliers, was invited to choose and present all the wines during the evening. John Euvrard [...]
Wine-tasting event by Purefrancenow in Lyon.
Monday, November 7th, 2011Purefrancenow is organising another wine-tasting event in Lyon this November. A number of business delegates from the Lyon Congres will be enjoying a special event at the well-reputed, 5-star Cour des Loges hotel in the heart of Lyon’s ‘Old Town’. Cour des Loges, Lyon Purefrancenow has recruited one of the best sommeliers in France to [...]
Food Glorious Food at the Roanne Table Ouverte – October 2011
Sunday, October 9th, 2011‘Roanne Table Ouverte’ – 9th Festival of Gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2011. (Literally ‘open table’ – a welcome to all the public to enjoy some of the best restaurants in the region) The gastronomic jewel of Roanne and the Roannais! It is an opportunity and a pleasure for all the restaurants, producers, [...]
Vulcania: Blacksmith of the Gods, near the Roannais
Sunday, August 7th, 2011Under 2 hours drive from the Roannais is the amazing world of ‘Vulcania’. In the heart of the Puy de Dôme, the historical volcanic region of France. A great place to visit for all the family, and the drive there is full of stunning, panoramic views of ancient volcanoes, and mountainous ridges. Vulcania, the “European [...]
Visit invigorating Vichy near the Roannais !
Friday, October 22nd, 2010Vichy is world famous as a spa and resort town just 40 minutes easy drive from the Roannais. With 80,194 inhabitants, Vichy’s urban area is the second largest in the Auvergne. It retains its fin-de-siècle charm in spite of the knock its reputation took during WWII when Pétain’s puppet government was based here, and its [...]
October Celebration of Top Quality Cuisine in the Roannais
Monday, September 27th, 2010Roanne Table Ouverte’ – 8th Festival of gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2010. (Literally ‘open table’ – a welcome to all the public to enjoy some of the best restaurants in the region) The gastronomic jewel of Roanne and the Roannais! It is an opportunity and a pleasure for all the restaurants, producers, [...]
Roanne Airshow reaches great heights in the Roannais
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010This September the 19th meeting of the ‘Aérien International Roanne’ was staged, and dedicated to female aviators throughout the world, from the first women to fly to the present day. It was a magnificent day with a huge variety of planes and displays. The event was opened by the French display team equivalent to the [...]
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 [...]
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