What to See: The Château du Sailhant
The Château du Sailhant is one of Cantal’s architectural treasures. It was dutifully restored by the American architect Joseph Pell Lombardi
An Auvergne Mystery: The Lost Sword of Julius Caesar
Legend has it that Julius Caesar lost his sword in a climactic battle in the mountains of Auvergne. Is there any truth to this tale?
Hidden Auvergne: The Enchanting Photography of Noémie Feybesse and Tristan Lohengrin
In their exhibition “L’orée des légendes,” Tristan Lohengrin and Noémie Feybesse depict a hidden Auvergne few knew existed.
The View: A Luxury Stay in Auvergne’s Tuscany
One of the most luxurious villas in Auvergne’s Tuscany is the View, a bed and breakfast located in the hilltop village of Montpeyroux.
A Getaway on the Lake: What to Do in Chambon-sur-Lac
Chambon-sur-Lac is one of Auvergne’s prettiest lake towns. Here are a few things to do on your next visit.
Monsieur Aurélien: Art Nouveau Ambience in Mont-Dore
Located in the spa town of Mont-Dore, Monsieur Aurélien is an Art Nouveau concept store that has the ambience of an old-timey sweet shop.
What to See: The Château du Max
Located thirty minutes from Moulins, the Château du Max is a moated castle that offers fun-filled guided tours, escape games, and treasure hunts.
The Arsène Lupin of Clermont-Ferrand
In the 1900s, a master thief — the Arsène Lupin of Clermont-Ferrand — ran one of the most notorious criminal networks in French history.
Spend a Night in a Templar Castle: The Château Saint-Jean
A former Knights Templar castle, the Château Saint-Jean is a sprawling five-star hotel that boasts its own Michelin-starred restaurant.
The Devil of Châteaugay: A Dark History
Did a “devil” once haunt of the castle of Châteaugay? Here’s everything you need to know about the village’s secret history of occultism.
