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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012The Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes. For more detailed descriptions of what to see around this beautiful part of France visit: www.uk.leroannais.com www.purefrancenow.com
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 [...]
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 [...]
Food Glorious Food at the Roanne Table Ouverte – October 2011
Sunday, October 9th, 2011‘Roanne Table Ouverte’ – 9th Festival of Gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2011. (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, [...]
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 [...]
Le Cuvage Story: ‘Keeping Your Head Above Water’ by Brian Franklin
Monday, July 25th, 2011Continuing on from my last month’s article about our renovation and conversion of ‘Le Cuvage’ in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, things have moved along rapidly. Our French friends, Jean-François and Adeline, co-partners in this exciting joint project, have now moved into their part of Le Cuvage. Their new home looked great! Although each of the three [...]
Bar and Brasserie Clemenceau in Roanne, Roannais
Thursday, July 14th, 2011‘Le Clemenceau is a Bar and Brasserie with panache – a great place to chill-out with a coffee or beer on a sunny Roannais day. Great for a quick lunch, too! A convivial Bar-Brasserie set in a prime position right in the heart of the Place Georges Clemenceau.This attractive square is is one of Roanne’s [...]
Restaurant L’Astrée in Roanne, the Roannais
Monday, May 30th, 2011Restaurant L’Astrée in the centre of Roannne in the Roannais. One of the many excellent restaurants in this region that, amazingly, we have never visited. And yet, all our French friends and food connoisseurs have always recommended the place. In fact, they have often described L’Astrée as second only to the famous Troisgros just down [...]
A Guide to the Roannais by Purefrancenow
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011Purefrancenow’s Introductory Guide to the Roannais! This is a Regional Directory listing of recommended restaurants, cafes, shops, services, suppliers and businesses in the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes. All designed to assist people, visiting, holidaying, or living in the Roannais, to locate and access some of the best Businesses and Services in this superb region [...]
Discovering the Roannais by Brian Franklin on thisfrenchlife.com
Sunday, February 13th, 2011Purefrancenow and This French Life join forces with a monthly editorial series featuring an historical account of Brian and Lucy Franklin’s discovery of the Roannais in the Rhône-Alpes region, renovating and developing property, and living ‘The French Dream’. For this month’s newsletter article on ‘Discovering the Roannais’ visit thisfrenchlife.com www.purefrancenow.com
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