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Saturday, January 28th, 2012Until the 25th of March 2012, at Lyon’s Textile Museum. Explore the dressing room of an icon: the Madonna in high fashion. Silks, embroidered fabrics, pearls, cabochons, lace… A whole host of sumptuous materials that have been used to dress statues for centuries… What a strange idea, you might well think… But when you get [...]
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Roannais Property Spotlight by Brian Franklin
Sunday, November 27th, 2011There is a small, little-known corner of the north western end of the huge Rhône-Alpes region in France which is waiting, somewhat patiently, for discovery and greater attention. This area is called Le Roannais in the département of the Loire. Yes, of course, many tourists and business travellers from the UK and other parts of [...]
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 [...]
“If the Black” Exhibition by Frédéric Diart in the Roannais
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011A special 6-day exhibition of some of Frédéric Diart’s amazing paintings and creative installations is scheduled for 9th-15th December, 2011 at Chateau du Bourg, Perreux, Roannais. This unique show is entitled ‘Das Schwarz Kommt’ (If the Black). It is sure to be an intriguing experience! Purefrancenow will definitely be their to cover the proceedings. Frédéric [...]
Colline du Colombier from Maison Troisgros by Brian Franklin
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011We have written several times about Colline du Colombier, and for good reason. This marvellous rural ‘auberge-style’ restaurant has been created by Maison Troisgros almost as an antithesis to their more formal and famous 3-star restaurant in Roanne. Colline du Colombier never ceases to enthrall. Situated in a countryside idyll in the nearby region of [...]
Wine-tasting event by Purefrancenow in Lyon.
Monday, November 7th, 2011Purefrancenow is organising another wine-tasting event in Lyon this November. A number of business delegates from the Lyon Congres will be enjoying a special event at the well-reputed, 5-star Cour des Loges hotel in the heart of Lyon’s ‘Old Town’. Cour des Loges, Lyon Purefrancenow has recruited one of the best sommeliers in France to [...]
Our Man from Dubai and Frederick Diart.
Saturday, October 29th, 2011Dubai meets Diart! Dale Thompson, good friend, and event management impresario in Dubai visited Frederick Diart’s remarkable studio during October. Amazed by the scale, originality, creativity, and commitment which Diart demonstrates in his extraordinary art, Dale Thompson has now returned to Dubai on a mission in association with The Pure Art Gallery, to assess the [...]
The Magical Château du Bourg in Perreux.
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011The Château du Bourg is located 3km away from Roanne, and about 80km from Lyon. Situated in a 500 acre estate it has beautiful views of the 16th century medieval village of Perreux. Based in a region famous for its gastronomy, the Château du Bourg has a large summer house (it’s original orangery), recently renovated [...]
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