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Time is now for French property investors say World First.
The time is ripe for investing in French property, according to World First, leading international exchange dealers, economic watchdog and forecasters. “The summer of 2013 is shaping up to be an opportune moment for international investors in France to finance their purchase with a euro mortgage, according to the mortgage brokers, International Private Finance (IPF).” […]
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Living the French Dream arrives in the Roannais!
The first edition of Brian Franklin’s new book, ‘Living the French Dream’, has finally been printed, and delivered to the Roannais ! Now expanded to over 180 pages of images and text, with a personal story of discovery and adventure, along with a history of two amazing property renovations in the heart of the Roannais, […]
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Living the French Dream. A new book by Brian Franklin.
This new book by Brian Franklin provides both a comic and serious insight into discovering ‘real’ France for the first time, and a personal story of creating a family home in the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes. ___________________________________________________________________________ Through over 160 pages of full colour images and detailed text ‘Living the French Dream’ leads you […]
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Marvellous Cote Roannaise in the Roannais!
The Marvellous Côte Roannaise. A French appellation located in the upper loire, northwest of the city of Lyon and around the town of Roanne. Côte Roannaise produces light red and rosé wines made from Gamay with some pinot noir. The wines are similiar in style to those from the Beaujolais. Based along a hillside over […]
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The Beaujolais near the Roannais!
The Roannais may not be the most well known wine growing area around the world, but our neighboring department certainly is. The Beaujolais is just 30 minutes drive from Roanne, in fact pre-19th century the Roannais was part of the Beaujolais region. Although we have been to the famous Beaujolais region quite a few times, […]
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Happy Bastille Day!
On July 14th the French celebrate Bastille Day. This day marks the end of monarchy and the beginning of the French Revolution. Several factors led to the Revolution. France had the largest population in Europe and not nearly enough food to feed it. The wealthy and growing bourgeoisie (the middle-class, merchants and businessmen) were allowed […]
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Famous Maison Mon’s Cheeses in the Roannais.
Many year’s ago we had been pointed in the direction of the Mons Fromagerie in Halles Diderot, a fabulous high quality indoor market in Roanne. Having been told that they were simply the best place to purchase cheese, not only for quality, but also breadth of choice – they sell a range of over 230 […]
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The Art and Magic of famous chocolatier François Pralus in the Roannais.
It was August Pralus who invented and created the delicious ‘Praluline’, a tasty soft brioche that stimulates the taste-buds, steeping us in the enchantment of childhood memories at the first mouthful. August Pralus, who was born in the Loire in March 1920, opened his first pastry-shop in Roanne in 1948. He was a pastry cook […]
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Château de Champlong Triumphs again in the Roannais.
After yet another visit to Château de Champlong, this time as part of a business club reunion evening meal, a triumph of excellent cuisine by Olivier Boizet was once again experienced gladly by all! The Château de Champlong, located right in the heart of the Roannais region, is set in lush green countryside. This charming […]
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The Medieval Village of Le Crozet in the Roannais.
We visit the beautiful village of ‘Le Crozet’ once again! Only 20 minutes, or so, from Roanne, up the famous ‘Nationale Sept’ autoroute, nestled at the far end of the Monts de la Madeleine, in the Côte Roannaise you arrive at this gem of a medieval village with a colorful history. A surprise and a […]
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Winter Wonderland at Le Cuvage in the Roannais.
During the recent snowy period in France ‘Le Cuvage’ has looked like a winter wonderland. ‘ Le Cuvage’ is one of the best holiday rental opportunities in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, and a French winter break with some safe family ski-ing here is ideal. You can get the best of many worlds, with top quality French […]
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‘Le Roannais’
The 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