Perreux
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 [...]
Thierry’s Bar in Perreux, Roannais
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Thierry’s Bar in Perreux is virtually the centre of village life here, and certainly has been for many years. This traditional French bar and cafe-restaurant has now moved from its original location, and into the old Marie’s (Mayor’s) building and offices. Now even more central, and with newer, contemporary, larger interior, this popular local watering [...]
Fête des Classes in Perreux, Roannais by Brian Franklin
Monday, June 7th, 2010Every year in most of the villages of France they celebrate that year’s age groups who have reached their first or next 10 years. This year it was the turn of ’0′ – those born with a zero at the end of their birth year. They celebrate all those that have been born in 2010, [...]
The mavellous medieval village of Perreux
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010The countryside environs associated with Perreux were established over 1000 years ago, and the first time that the village and commune of Perreux is mentioned in historical records is in 1080 when it was listed as the ‘key’ to the Côte du Forez and the Beaujolais. Here it remained until the late 1880’s when the [...]
The Medieval Village of Perreux in the Roannais
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009The countryside environs associated with Perreux were established over 1000 years ago, and the first time that the village and commune of Perreux is mentioned in historical records is in 1080 when it was listed as the ‘key’ to the Côte du Forez and the Beaujolais. Here it remained until the late 1880′s when the [...]
