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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 [...]
October Celebration of Top Quality Cuisine in the Roannais
Monday, September 27th, 2010Roanne Table Ouverte’ – 8th Festival of gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2010. (Literally ‘open table’ – a welcome to all the public to enjoy some of the best restaurants in the region) The gastronomic jewel of Roanne and the Roannais! It is an opportunity and a pleasure for all the restaurants, producers, [...]
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 [...]
Restaurant La Rocadine in the Roannais
Friday, April 30th, 2010This month La Rocadine has once again hosted another successful evening soirée. A local investment club monthly reunion was organised at the restaurant which specialises in high quality traditional French cuisine such as ‘Foie Gras’ and ‘Boeuf de Charolaise’. Recently revamped and redecorated, La Rocadine once again surpassed expectations. Specialities : foie gras, viande charolaise, [...]
Part 1: Our Man from the Roannais in London! by Brian Franklin
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010April has been a remarkable month for us. Sunshine, travels and wonderful discoveries, good food and drink, and all part of an exceptional visit to England, accompanied by a very good French friend from the Roannais - Jean-Marc Dublé. Jean-Marc is a most congenial fellow – bon vivant, creative intellectual, and painter, and with an [...]
Brasserie Clemenceau celebrates 3 years success in Roanne!
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009October saw Brasserie Clemenceau in Roanne celebrate their 3 year anniversary with wine and song, and ten-pin bowling! An exceptional evening of fun, excellent food, good friends, and entertainment. All laid on free and gratis by the owners Francis Kuchenbuch and Jean-Louis Clot. Over 400 guests were invited for this great evening of celebration – [...]
Troisgros and Michelin in the Roannais!
Monday, October 19th, 2009During the October festival of the ‘Roanne Table Ouverte’ a ‘Salon du Livre’ (Book show) was staged in Roanne, primarily in celebration of all things to do with food and cooking. 1000′s of books were available on all cookery subjects, and featuring many famous French chefs and their recipes. There were also plenty of ‘collector’ [...]
More holidaymakers visit the Roannais in 2009!
Monday, September 7th, 2009Purefrancenow has been very successful in encouraging more British families to visit the Roannais region this summer. And through the active promotion and recommendation of Purefrancenow many British, Dutch, and other European holidaymakers have enjoyed Roannais hospitality, and the gastronomic pleasures of the many restaurants in the region. In particular, the following Roannais restaurants have [...]
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 [...]
‘Yes, Chef!’ Magazine and ‘Le Central’ in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes!
Monday, May 4th, 2009Yes, Chef! magazine has arrived in the Roannais, courtesy of Brian Franklin, Director of www.purefrancenow.com – the website dedicated to the promotion of the Roannais region in the Rhône-Alpes, famous for its local cuisine and quality of gastronomy. This high quality, beautifully produced magazine, extolls the virtue of good product, good cuisine, and good cooking. [...]
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