Sensational Château Bouthéon near Saint Etienne, Rhône-Alpes.
Of course, France is full of beautiful château's of different architectural styles and merits, both large and small. Château Bouthéon is a particularly fine example of well-preserved history, beautifully landscaped gardens, and collection of farm animals.
All open to the public, and great for families to visit and learn a little more about country life, flora and fauna.
Close to Saint Etienne situated between the Rhône Valley and the Central Massif, overlooking the plains of the Loire Valley, the Château de Bouthéon has been given a new lease of life which is very much in line with the region's current concern to protect and enhance local heritage.
Sensational Château Bouthéon near Saint Etienne.Château de Bouthéon ______________________________________________________________________
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 different cheeses throughout the year. The Auvergnat , as Mons was originally named, was founded in 1965 by Hubert and Rolande Mons. They started by selling on local markets and from a truck selling door to door. Their high quality and constant search for new products quickly won them praise and recognition in the cheese world. As is often the case with successful companies.
From these historic small beginnings a high quality business was born. In the 1980's when Hervé and Laurent, the sons, started working with their parents the company took great steps forward; with the opening of new stores in les Halles of Roanne, Renaison, Montbrison... and the development of an affinage operation in Saint Haon le Chatel in the Cote Roannaise.
Famous Maison Mon's Cheeses
Maison Mons: the best cheeses in the Roannais
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