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Monday, October 13th, 2008At the beginning of October the 6th 'Roanne Table Ouverte' was launched with style and panache.
This exceptional October 'OPEN TABLE' event in the Roannais, where restaurants and producers in the region present their wares and offer a combination of special gastronomic, theatrical and musical events at their individual restaurants, was opened at 'Halles Diderot' (a […]
ROANNAIS RESTAURANTS COMMIT TO PUREFRANCENOW, ROANNAIS
Thursday, October 9th, 2008During the last 3 months a number of well-known Roannais restaurants have committed to promoting their establishments and cuisine on the Purefrancenow website in our 'Roannais Restaurants Section'.
We believe, of course, that this is an excellent decision.
For a start, these restaurants will be presented professionally and creatively on the Purefrancenow site, and […]
RESTAURANTS IN THE ROANNAIS
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008Purefrancenow during 2008 has launched 'The Roannais Directory' on their very successful website, specialising in the promotion of the Roannais region in the Rhône-Alpes.
www.purefrancenow.com is dedicated to 'shouting out' the gastronomic pleasures to be discovered in this beautiful, but under-discovered, region in France.
It is an exceptional place for high quality cuisine of both […]
‘LE BRASSERIE CLEMENCEAU’ IN THE ROANNAIS
Saturday, September 27th, 2008'Le Clemenceau' is, without doubt, one of the most convivial cafe-bar-brasseries in Roanne, Roannais.
As in all of the larger French towns, and Roanne is no exception, they have their fair share of bars and bistros - favourite places to meet up with friends for morning coffee, or relax with an ice-cold beer on a sultry […]
‘THE RED ARROWS’ IN THE ROANNAIS! by Brian Franklin
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008The '18th Meeting Aérien International' 14th September, 2008, in Roanne, Roannais, Rhône-Alpes.
Yet another incredible show for the Roannais region, and the historic Roanne Aerodrome.
Yes, with those "Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines!". Well, Lucy certainly thought so!
What with all these powerful beasts of machines in the sky, ridden by young, experienced 'cavalier', pilots pressing all […]
‘FESTIVAL OF MILK’ IN THE ROANNAIS by Lucy Franklin
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008I have to admit, that if translated into English, our local "La Fête du Lait" (Festival of Milk!) would probably not get many visitors - it doesn't sound too appealing, does it!?
But, as seems to be the norm, this extremely successful event that promotes all aspects of the manufacture and sales of milk products, was […]
MARVELLOUS MEDIEVAL CHARLIEU IN THE ROANNAIS by Lucy Franklin
Monday, September 15th, 2008One of the best things about spending time in France is searching out all the little markets that are the hub of the local communities. We have a great choice of locally grown produce and speciality goods from the whole Roannais region.
On a Wednesday and Saturday morning one of the liveliest markets is in held […]
‘FRENCH PROPERTY NEWS’ IN THE ROANNAIS
Monday, September 1st, 2008The September issue of 'French Property News' is in the shops. And the story of 'Le Cuvage' ( a large-scale renovation project in the Roannais, Rhone-Alpes by Brian and Lucy Franklin) begins.
This first 'Diary' editorial in French Property News "Seduced by a Photo…" covers the initial 'viewing trip', and Brian and Lucy's discovery and renovation […]
‘LA CLAYETTE’ IN THE BRIONNAIS, NEAR THE ROANNAIS! by Lucy Franklin
Saturday, August 30th, 2008Just a wonderful discovery! La Clayette in Bourgogne (Burgundy), the Brionnais, is an unassuming township (rather than just a village) with an amazing (still privately-owned) chateau as the central and main feature of the town.
It is a chateau with evident and obvious 'attitude', ancient, classic, and 'repunzle' type! A familial statement of authority, wealth, […]
BEIJING OLYMPICS IN THE ROANNAIS! by Brian Franklin
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008What a games! What a performance by Team GB!
Yes we're here in France, and have been watching all the action every morning.
I could not resist adding our congratulations here on the Purefrancenow 'Blog' and emphasising our support for all the British Team's very successful efforts. Well done!!
The best British Olympic results for 100 years, and […]