5 Day Trips from Clermont-Ferrand to Take this Summer
Looking for holiday ideas? If you visit Clermont-Ferrand this summer, you’ll definitely want to considering taking these 5 day trips.
Art in Auvergne: An Interview with Christopher Tourneur
Born and raised in Auvergne, Christopher Tourneur is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, author, and drone pilot.
Auvergne Poster Art: Pignon sur Rue
Pignon sur Rue produces a number of stylised, retro-style posters reminiscent of the work of French illustrators like Roger Broders and Géo Dorival.
In Search of Auvergne’s Lake Monsters
Wels catfish, Auvergne’s lake monsters, are massive, mostly bottom-dwelling beasts that can reach lengths of over 2.5m (9.8 ft).
Where to Stay: The Princesse Flore
Built in the 19th century, the Princesse Flore is a luxurious five-star hotel located in Royat, one of Auvergne’s historic spa towns.
What to See: The Château Dauphin of Pontgibaud
Situated thirty minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, the Château Dauphin is a storybook castle with a fascinating history.
Everything You Need to Know About the Sancy Snow Jazz Festival
The Sancy Snow Jazz Festival has become one of Auvergne’s most popular musical festivals, drawing thousands of people every year.
Hidden Riom: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Auvergne’s City of Art
A beautiful city of art, Riom is largely unknown outside France. Its world of hidden histories is worth exploring. Here’s why.
Inside Auvergne’s New Lifestyle Hotel: The Grand Mess Clermont
Created by two Auvergnat entrepreneurs, the Grand Mess Clermont is a chic lifestyle hotel designed to showcase the “magic at the heart of everyday life”.
Le Paradis: Art and Creativity in the Hills of Royat
Situated in the rocky hills above Royat, Le Paradis is a Tuscan-like villa that continues to be a beacon for leisure, art, and creativity.
