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The Chocolate Show, London, Olympia 14-16 October 2016
THE CHOCOLATE SHOW London, Olympia 14 Oct 2016 to 16 Returning for it’s fourth edition, The Chocolate Show is perfect for any sweet-tooth. Bringing together British and international brands as well as renowned artisans, chefs and cocoa experts; all there to share a passion for chocolate. Last year’s demonstrators included celebrity chef Atul Kochhar, […]
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Chocolates, more chocolates at Bertrand Chocolatier.
The marvellous creativity of Bertrand Tessal at his boutique and atelier in Roanne, France, is reflected in his unique gift and imagination for chocolate design and fabrication. Originality of delicate flavour combinations and stunning presentation make his chocolate collection perfect for gifts and treats throughout the year. An artisan of perfection. www.purefrancenow.com […]
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‘Le Boudin’ Cauldron’s are lit!
‘Le Boudin’ cauldrons were lit for a traditional French delicacy dish, basically ’blood sausage’ recently in Le Coteau, near Roanne for the celebration of ‘Grandmother’s Day”. Not entirely dissimilar to the famous British black pudding which is a likely derivative following the Norman Conquest. Boudin noir: A dark-hued blood sausage, containing pork, pig blood, […]
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Pralus Easter!
Pure Easter, Passion, Paradise, Pure Pralus! Pralus offers an extensive high quality range of chocolate products for all occasions. François Pralus is an exceptional Master Chocolate Maker because he is one of the few in France to manufacture his own chocolate. Today almost 100 tons of Pralus Chocolate are manufactured and sold each year. François […]
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Grand Café Des Négociants Lyon.
Built in 1864, the Grand Café des Négociants with its warm Second Empire decor is part of Lyon’s history. This is a place where diamond and silk merchants as well as wholesale butchers traded their wares (using the many mirrors hanging in the main room to communicate secretly using sign language) and politicians, artists […]
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Café Fédérations in Lyon.
The essence of Lyonnais cuisine are the bouchons, simple pub-like bistros that serve all known forms of pork, offal and other delights for those who have a less delicate disposition. The Cafe des Federations, with its gingham tablecloths, sawdust on the floors and sausages on the ceiling, is the most celebrated bouchon in Lyon. […]
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Maison Troisgros’ Colline du Colombier – C’est magnafique!
If you’re looking for a place to get away from it all and enjoy the gorgeous French countryside, it doesn’t get much better than La Colline du Colombier. La Colline is the brainchild of Michel Troisgros and his wife, Marie Troisgros. Indeed, Troisgros’ 3-star Michelin restaurant is in the nearby town of Roanne, and […]
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The wonders of Lyon!
Lyon (historically spelled Lyons) is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Etymologically it relates to the Celtic God Lugoves, Lugh as do Laon and Leiden. Lyon is located approximately 470 kilometres (292 miles) from Paris, 320 km (199 mi) from Marseille, 420 km (261 mi) from Strasbourg, 160 km (99 mi) from Geneva, […]
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Amazing Restaurant L’Astrée
One of the best restaurants in the French township of Roanne in the heart of the Roannais region of the Rhône-Alpes. Exquisite food in exquisite surroundings, and which doesn’t break the bank! Family-owned and run with chef de cuisine, Simon Falcoz in dynamic charge of the kitchen since 1983. L’Astrée is perfect for a sumptuous […]
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