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Art and Flavours in the Roannais

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

The combination of Art gallery and Restaurant is not necessarily a brand new idea, but in the attractive township of Roanne in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, there is a particularly dynamic restaurant which has succeeded in achieving an excellent balance between exceptional art and high quality cuisine. This restaurant, aptly-named, ‘Art et Saveurs’ reflects the love [...]

New Ambitions of the Grand Hotel, Roanne

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

Following Purefrancenow’s first exposé on the Grand Hotel in Roanne during November 2008, things are now moving on at a pace ! Planned since 2007 through Anne Eparvier, Hotel Manager, this 3-starred Roannais hotel will benefit from modernisation that will offer a new diversity to its clients. When Anne Eparvier was first offered the opportunity [...]

The Spirit of Roanne in the Roannais By Brian Franklin

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Another excellent publication from Stéphane Archambault and his editorial team! In our view, a local creative genius! His new publication “L’esprit Urbain” focusses on Roanne, the main township in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. It is the third of a series of magazines covering the beautiful Roannais region which Stephane has produced. Exceptionally cleverly designed and conceived [...]

Cirque de Moscou on Ice, Roanne, Roannais

Friday, December 5th, 2008

The Moscow Circus on Ice comes to Roanne in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. In December the world famous ‘Cirque de Moscou sur Glace’ arrived in Roanne to welcome the beginnings of Chistmas in the region. The show was exciting, fun, colourful, dramatic, glamorous, and very professional. Cirque de Moscou on Ice was organised by the ‘Club [...]

Inauguration of Scarabée, new Event Centre, Roannais, Rhône-Alpes

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Purefrancenow had the pleasure of being invited to the ‘Grand Opening’ and Inauguration of Scarabee on the 2nd December 2008, the region’s new premier events centre for Business, Exhibitions, and Concerts. 5 years of political and conceptual development and construction, and over 19 million euros of investment, Scarabee is a demonstrable symbol of the future [...]

Art and Rugby Success in the Roannais!

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

It is extremely unusual for the two disparate activities of Art and Rugby to come together and create a unique opportunity to celebrate their almost diametrically opposed spirits of sensitive creativity and sporting aggression. Of course, here in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, anything is possible! The internationally popular, ‘rough and tumble’ of Rugby may by some, [...]

The Hôtel des Lys, Le Coteau, Roanne, Roannais

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

An excellent hotel has been discovered by Purefrancenow in the village of Le Coteau, near Roanne in the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes. The Hotel des Lys is a superbly run, 3 -star quality (Logis de France) establishment, newly refurbished to ensure a very comfortable and welcoming stay for their guests. It is extremely well-placed [...]

The Grand Hôtel, Roanne, Roannais

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

The Grand Hotel in the centre of Roanne, in the beautiful Roannais region, is “L’art et la maniere d’etre un hotel de charme”. This comfortable and stylish 3-star residence, with an ‘eclectic elegance’, certainly has what it takes to ensure that you have a very pleasant stay. Ideally situated with easy access to the main [...]

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