http://www.leroannais.tv/ http://www.leroannais.tv/video-Maison-Troisgros-Roanne-ratra11030 Everyone in France has heard of the famous Maison Troisgros, opened in Roanne in 1930 and holder of 3 Michelin stars since 1968!Michel Troisgros, who took over running the restaurant from his father and grandfather before him, continues the tradition with his innovative and lively cuisine featuring a blend of exotic flavours and traditional produce. A must for fans of French gastronomy!INFORMATIONSMaison Troisgros, Roanne : troisgros.comPays Roannais : www.leroannais.comLoire Tourisme : www.loiretourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.leroannais.tv/video-Charlieu-ratra10061 The medieval village of Charlieu in the Loire departement has admirably preserved and promoted the reminders of its rich past. The former abbey, the Couvent des Cordeliers monastery, the Church of St Philibert, the narrow back streets and the old houses all remain to remind visitors of the local history.INFORMATIONS Charlieu : www.ville-charlieu.frPays Roannais : www.leroannais.comLoire Tourismewww.loiretourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.leroannais.tv/video-Benisson-Dieu-Abbey-ratra11007 La Bénisson-Dieu is a Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century and one of the three principal religious sites in the Roanne region.A building typical of the period of transition between Romanesque and Gothic architecture, it features frescoes, statues, carvings and antique stained-glass windows in grisaille with a beautiful rose window, plus a remarkable glazed-tile roof.INFORMATIONS Bénisson-Dieu Abbeyabbaye.benisson.dieu.free.frPays Roannaiswww.leroannais.comLoire Tourismewww.loiretourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.leroannais.tv/video-Wines-of-the-Cote-Roannaise-gb08080 Since 2002, Isabelle and Simon Hawkins have been using age-old methods to make Côte Roannaise wines at their vineyard, including a special pink sparkling wine, whilst also offering accommodation in their Gîtes de France-listed bed and breakfast rooms... all given evocative names (Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay).   INFORMATIONS   Domaine du Fontenay, Villemontais www.domainedufontenay.com Pays Roannais www.leroannais.com   Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.leroannais.tv/video-Green-Walk-in-the-Loire-gb08128 Discover the wildlife of the Pays Roannais area via a fascinating walk along the banks of the Roanne-Mably canal in the Loire. You will be able to observe numerous bird species in the silence of the Mably gravel pits. INFORMATIONS Pays Roannais Tourist Office www.leroannais.com Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.leroannais.tv/video-Roanne-s-pleasure-port-gb08154 Roanne’s pleasure port welcomes up to 100 boats each year and is open to summer visitors for short periods during the summer months. The port’s friendly atmosphere is one of its main attractions and it is situated just 5 minutes from Roanne’s town centre. INFORMATIONS Roannais Tourist Office www.leroannais.com Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.leroannais.tv/video-Pralines-and-chocolates-ratra10004 François Pralus, established in Roanne in the Loire département, shows us around the workshops where his specialities are concocted: his marvellous praluline (a praline-filled brioche), the recipe for which was created by his father in 1955 and remains a closely guarded secret, and his range of chocolates made using cocoa beans roasted at the workshops… only three chocolate-makers in France still work in this way.INFORMATIONSMaison Pralus, Roannewww.chocolats-pralus.comPays Roannais : www.leroannais.comLoire Tourisme : www.loiretourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com