Hotels
Purefrancenow Success with Wine Tasting Event in Lyon.
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 [...]
From Dubai to Château de Champlong in the Roannais by Brian Franklin
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011Here at Purefrancenow we always take the chance to emphasise great experiences we have had, especially those we have had with very good friends. It is particularly the case in this instance when they are friends who have travelled all the way from Dubai to visit us here in the Roannais as part of a [...]
4 Stars at Château de Champlong in the Roannais
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011One of our favourite places in the Roannais, Château de Champlong, has achieved 4-star hotel status. Recognised in the region for being a superb restaurant in beautiful surroundings, Château de Champlong is going from strength to strength. with excellent food, service, facilities, and hotel. All owned and managed by Olivier Boizet (chef de cuisine) and [...]
Birthday Celebrations at Chateau de Champlong in the Roannais by Brian Franklin
Monday, October 18th, 2010We have written about Chateau de Champlong several times during the last few years, and include this exceptional establishment in our recommendation of restaurants for the Roannais region. In the heart of the Roanais, Rhône-Alpes, Chateau de Champlong is a great place for a special birthday or anniversary dinner. And no more so than when [...]
Château de Champlong is a paradise in the Roannais
Friday, May 8th, 2009Château de Champlong’s move from renowned Gastronomic Restaurant, Business and Wedding Venue to one of the Roannais region’s best Hotels, is simply astounding. Purefrancenow can report from first-hand experience of the Château’s highly successful, completed renovation, and conversion programme. Brian Franklin, Director of Purefrancenow, had a personal tour of the new Hotel facilities during May [...]
Chateau de Champlong opens 3-star Hôtel in the Roannais
Friday, March 13th, 2009Château de Champlong opens its brand new 3-star hotel on 12th March 2009. This successful and remarkable place has now moved up to new heights of service and pleasure! Renowned for the wonderful gastronomique cuisine of owner and chef, Olivier Boizet, this high quality establishment now offers a very wide range of facilities to both [...]
New Ambitions of the Grand Hotel, Roanne
Saturday, January 17th, 2009Following Purefrancenow’s first exposé on the Grand Hotel in Roanne during November 2008, things are now moving on at a pace ! Planned since 2007 through Anne Eparvier, Hotel Manager, this 3-starred Roannais hotel will benefit from modernisation that will offer a new diversity to its clients. When Anne Eparvier was first offered the opportunity [...]
The Hôtel des Lys, Le Coteau, Roanne, Roannais
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008An excellent hotel has been discovered by Purefrancenow in the village of Le Coteau, near Roanne in the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes. The Hotel des Lys is a superbly run, 3 -star quality (Logis de France) establishment, newly refurbished to ensure a very comfortable and welcoming stay for their guests. It is extremely well-placed [...]
The Grand Hôtel, Roanne, Roannais
Thursday, November 20th, 2008The Grand Hotel in the centre of Roanne, in the beautiful Roannais region, is “L’art et la maniere d’etre un hotel de charme”. This comfortable and stylish 3-star residence, with an ‘eclectic elegance’, certainly has what it takes to ensure that you have a very pleasant stay. Ideally situated with easy access to the main [...]
