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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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Success at Chalendard/Duble Art Show, Chateau du Bourg, Perreux.
Franck Chalendard and Jean-Marc Dublé hit success at Château du Bourg with their stunning Art Show! Their opening reception for the launch of this superb opportunity to view their new art works was perfect, with sunshine and blue skies annointing the start of the exhibition at this beautiful château in Perreux. The country surroundings for […]
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Franck Chalendard and Jean-Marc Duble Art Show in the Roannais.
Franck Chalendard and Jean-Marc Duble are holding a joint Art Show of their new work during the month’s of April and May 2013 in the Roannais. (13th April – 18 May 2013) Held in the Orangery of the Château du Bourg in Perreux by courtesy of the Bernard Ceysson Gallery, Saint Etienne. A professionally organised […]
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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
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Success at the Frédéric Diart Exhibition in Perreux, Roannais.
Hundred’s of people attended the Frédéric Diart exhibition at Chateau du Bourg in Perreux this December. Sponsored and supported by several key businesses from the Roannais region, including Purefrancenow, the evening reception to launch this remarkable display of contemporary art was a resounding success. Not only were the many guests amazed at the presentation, but […]
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“If the Black” Exhibition by Frédéric Diart in the Roannais
A special 6-day exhibition of some of Frédéric Diart’s amazing paintings and creative installations is scheduled for 9th-15th December, 2011 at Chateau du Bourg, Perreux, Roannais. This unique show is entitled ‘Das Schwarz Kommt’ (If the Black). It is sure to be an intriguing experience! Purefrancenow will definitely be their to cover the proceedings. Frédéric […]
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The Magical Château du Bourg in Perreux.
The 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 […]
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Restaurant la Rocadine in Perreux, Roannais
This is a sincere recommendation to an excellent restaurant run by Jérôme and Mélanie Sadot.In typical Jérôme fashion his menu and presentation is traditional French, but with contemporary and original styling. A winning combination along with the use of high quality, local produce. It’s a good sign when you can see many local French people […]
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Reality arrives in The Roannais by Brian Franklin
Brian Franklin’s historical account of their discovery of the Roannais continues in This French Life during March – ‘REALITY ARRIVES IN ‘THE ROANNAIS’ Following on from our new discovery in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, and our eventual purchase of ‘The Stables’ there is, of course, much more to tell. We paid around £12,000 for this building […]
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Discovering the Roannais by Brian Franklin on thisfrenchlife.com
Purefrancenow 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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The Medieval Hill Village of Perreux in the Roannais
As the new year of 2011 commences, Perreux is once again bursting into typical French village life ! The new Perreux magazine has been launched again full of useful information for the community, including all forthcoming events to be held in the ensuing months. Visit our previous editorial on this beautiful, ancient village, only 5 […]