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« Previous EntriesFantastic 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 and an [...]
Brasserie Clemenceau celebrates 3 years success in Roanne!
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009October saw Brasserie Clemenceau in Roanne celebrate their 3 year anniversary with wine and song, and ten-pin bowling!
An exceptional evening of fun, excellent food, good friends, and entertainment. All laid on free and gratis by the owners Francis Kuchenbuch and Jean-Louis Clot. Over 400 guests were invited for this great evening of celebration – it [...]
Pure Chocolate and Fashion in Paris, and the Roannais!
Monday, October 19th, 2009The annual ‘Salon du Chocolat’ in Paris, this October, is now creating a marvellous impact once again, combining fashion with the sensuality of pure chocolate!!
All in the name of many children’s charities. And, of course, one of the Roannais’s most famous chocolatier is well-represented. Pralus, based in Roanne, is featured once again this year. Francois [...]
Fun and Gastronomy in the Roannais!
Friday, October 9th, 2009Early October at ‘Les Halles Diderot’ in Roanne was filled with the umistakable aromas of good cuisine, and the exceptional flavours of high quality food and wine from the best of the Roannaise.
The annual event of ‘Table Ouverte’ (Open Table), held throughout the month of October, was well and truly inaugurated on Monday 5th October, [...]
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 of [...]
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 of the [...]
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 Roannais de [...]
Art and Rugby Success in the Roannais!
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008It is extremely unusual for the two disparate activities of Art and Rugby to come together and create a unique opportunity to celebrate their almost diametrically opposed spirits of sensitive creativity and sporting aggression.
Of course, here in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, anything is possible! The internationally popular, ‘rough and tumble’ of Rugby may by some, perhaps, [...]
BASTILLE DAY IN THE ROANNAIS by Brian Franklin
Monday, July 21st, 2008Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité!!!
Well, I thought I would just add a note to commemorate the recent celebrations in Roanne on the famous 14th July.
For the first time I watched the magnificent firework display at close range. All organised for the event on the the Pont du Coteau in Roanne, over the Loire river, near Roanne Port.
At [...]
MANCHESTER UNITED V CHELSEA IN ANNECY, RHÔNE-ALPES by Brian Franklin
Saturday, May 24th, 2008Something’s just don’t get much better than this!
Watching Manchester United win the 2008 European Cup in one of the most beautiful locations in France, along with good friends to enjoy the brilliance of the game whilst eating wholesome French food in the great atmosphere of a ‘mock-up’ Irish pub in Vieux Annecy, was fantastic!
Of course, [...]
