Le Roannais
« Previous Entries Next Entries »Winter wonderland in the Roannais !
Monday, December 6th, 2010The pictures say more than words here. Snowtime in the Roannais is pure fun with plenty of opportunities for winter sport, including ski-ing in the local Monts de la Madeleine. We are just 45 minutes from the slopes of Loges des Gardes and Chalmazel – two excellent alpine stations for all the family. Le Cuvage [...]
Frederick Diart – Painter Extraordinaire in the Roannais !
Saturday, November 20th, 2010Frédéric Diart was born in 1966, and now has his home and studio near the Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes region. He is a painter of extraordinary imagination, originality, and creativity. In his early years, between 1989 and 1991 he developed groups of paintings on paper, cardboard, sheets of lead or aluminium, and using industrial paints [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Old Bakery, Chateau Property for Sale, Roannais, Rhône-Alpes
Monday, October 11th, 2010Your own French ‘Pied à Terre’ in the beautiful Roannais region, near Lyon ! A simply adorable ‘character’ property with courtyard and swimming pool, set within the original woodland grounds of the Chateau des Cresses. Near the medieval hill village of Perreux, and close to the main township of Roanne. The Old Bakery, Chateau des [...]
The Painter’s House in the Roannais !
Saturday, September 25th, 2010The Painter’s House in the Roannais ! Our friend, Jean-Marc Dublé opened his new Atelier (Studio) at his home in Pradines, Roannais, this September. An evening soirée for over fifty people was organised by him, and his close friends Jacques and Pierrette. The new studio has been beautifully designed by a talented Swedish architect, and [...]
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 [...]
‘The Old Winery’ Chateau Property for Sale in the Roannais
Sunday, September 12th, 2010An amazing opportunity to buy into your own slice of France in the beautiful region of the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. The remarkable “Old Winery’ part of a chateau, near the medieval hill village of Perreux, has already been renovated to a high standard. Situated with original chateau courtyard and woodland grounds, there is also a swimming [...]
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 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 [...]
« Previous Entries Next Entries »
