Where to Stay: Bois de Luna
Situated in Livradois-Forez National Park, the eco-friendly glamping getaway Bois de Luna is one of Auvergne’s best-kept secrets.
Distillerie Génestine: The Return of a Clermont Legend
Founded in Clermont-Ferrand in 1845, Distillerie Génestine became one of France’s most renowned liqueur brands. It was revived in 2021.
The Bizarre Story of a Tornado Machine Conceived in Auvergne
In the 1960s, one scientist working for a research organisation in Auvergne accidentally created a tornado machine. This is his story.
Buried Treasures: The Sapphires of Auvergne
Hiding like buried treasure in wayside rivers, the sapphires of Auvergne have long been regarded as among the finest in Europe.
Auvergne Fragrances: An Interview with Poécile founder Léa Chonier
Founded by Léa Chonier, Poécile is a perfumery that’s largely inspired by the unique fragrances of Auvergne’s Edenic landscapes.
Mead Alchemy: Fabien Kaczmarek and Hydromel Apis Terrae
In 2017, Fabien Kacmarek set up Hydromel Appis Terrae, a meadery based in a village in Cantal that has an alchemical history of its own.
An Interview with Distillerie Cérès Founder Brice Noïnski
Auvergne-based spirits distillery Distillerie Cérès is gradually changing Auvergne’s drinking landscape. Founder Brice Noïnski tells us how.
Where to Stay: The Grand Hotel Mont-Dore
The alpine town of Mont-Dore has been a “wellness paradise” for over a century. Yet, many of its original Belle Époque-era resorts have either disappeared completely or been sectioned into private apartments. The Grand Hotel Mont-Dore, fortunately, has not. Originally constructed in 1855, the Grand Hotel is a châteauesque work of art that would not […]
Occult Auvergne: A Christmas Ghost Story
In this Christmas ghost story from Auvergne, a vampire-like creature rises from the grave to prey on a spiritually unprepared adolescent.
Will Ice Fishing Ever Come Back to Lake Guéry?
For years, Lake Guéry — the highest lake in Auvergne — was also France’s premier spot for ice fishing. Will the tradition ever come back?
