Storytelling in Auvergne: An Interview with Christine Butot
Oral storyteller Christine Butot has been entertaining diverse audiences in France with her repertoire of folktales and legends for decades. I first met her through, a Annie Sauvat, a winemaker and oenotourism promoter who has frequently partnered with Butot for various events in Boudes, a gorgeous village situated in Auvergne’s “Tuscany”. When Butot excitedly mentioned Les Petits […]
Werewolves in Auvergne: A Priest Speaks Out
Auvergne boasts some of the oldest werewolf legends in Europe. Here’s what a 19th-century priest had to say about werewolves in Auvergne.
Ghosts in the City: A Haunting in Clermont-Ferrand
In the early twentieth century a haunting in Clermont-Ferrand made national news. Visit Auvergne takes a look at the long-forgotten tale.
Wine-Loving Ghosts: A Haunting in Aubière
In 1908, Aubière — a town bordering Clermont-Ferrand — fell into the clutches of a particularly aggressive group of wine-loving ghosts.
The Last Castle of Clermont-Ferrand
Neglected but not beyond repair, the last castle of Clermont-Ferrand stands alone on a quiet square, straddled between residential buildings.
Mapping the Rise of Royat: An Interview with Johan Picot
In the 1800s, Royat become one of the world’s premier spa destinations. Local historian Johan Picot tells us how.
Archaeology in Auvergne: A Visit to the Bargoin Museum
“Archaeologically speaking, Auvergne is one of the richest regions in France.” -Elie Rafowicz, Assistant Director of the Bargoin Museum Druids, Romans, Vikings, wars and ravages of all kinds — Clermont-Ferrand has seen it all. Unlike Athens, Pompeii, or Giza, however, Clermont has never enjoyed an international reputation as a city of extraordinary archaeological monuments. Still, […]
Where to Stay: Château de Champagnat
Located a few minutes away from Vichy, Château de Champagnat is a cozy manor with a heritage that goes back to the Middle Ages.
Wine and Wellbeing: A Visit to Boudes with Annie Sauvat
Visit Auvergne talks wine and wellbeing and visits the village of Boudes with Annie Sauvat of the Domaine Sauvat wine estate.
Hidden Clermont-Ferrand: Vikings in the City
Vikings in Clermont-Ferrand? Here’s what you need to know about why and how these notorious seafarers ended up in the city.
