Benoit Montel and the Underwater Wine of Lake Pavin
Formerly avoided for its reputedly monster-haunted depths, Lake Pavin is where winemaker Benoit Montel ages his underwater wine.
A Gothic Treasure: Inside the Château de Murol en Saint-Amant
Designed in part by a student of Notre-Dame Cathedral architect, Viollet-le-Duc, Château de Murol en Saint-Amant, is a neo-Gothic treasure.
Home of an American Hero: The Château de Chavaniac-Lafayette
Born and raised in Auvergne, the Marquis de Lafayette became one of America’s earliest heroes. His château is now a museum.
The Great Devil: Auvergne’s Real-Life Dracula
In the 1600s, Auvergne’s real-life Dracula committed a series of gruesome kidnappings, murders, and other crimes throughout Cantal.
Occult Auvergne: Werewolves in Livradois-Forez
In Livradois-Forez, like other parts of Auvergne, werewolves were once an integral part of the occult landscape.
Magic Among the Ruins: A Visit to the Château du Marchidial
Located in the beautiful village of Champeix, the ancient Château du Marchidial is one of the most magical places in Auvergne.
Occult Auvergne: A Visit to the Musée des Croyances Populaires
The Musée des Croyances Populaires is museum that focuses on the old but long-abiding occult practices, folklore, and traditions of Auvergne.
5 Scenic Places to Visit in Greater Clermont-Ferrand Without a Car
Do you really need a car to see all greater Clermont-Ferrand has to offer? Not at all. Here’s why.
The Last Warlords of Sanadoire
In the Middle Ages, Roche Sanadoire was reportedly occupied by tyrannical bands of English warlords. Whatever happened to these mercenaries?
Where to Stay: The Château de Longevergne
We speak to Caroline Capossela, owner of the Château de Longevergne, a Renaissance castle in the mountain village of Anglards-de-Salers.
