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.
Situated thirty minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, the Château Dauphin is a storybook castle with a fascinating history.
The Sancy Snow Jazz Festival has become one of Auvergne’s most popular musical festivals, drawing thousands of people every year.
A beautiful city of art, Riom is largely unknown outside France. Its world of hidden histories is worth exploring. Here’s why.
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.
Born and raised in Cantal, comic book artist Ulysse Malassagne is on a mission to bring Auvergne’s oldest legends to new audiences.
The Château Royal of Saint-Saturnin in Auvergne was once owned by Catherine de Medici — queen of France.
Founded in Clermont-Ferrand in 1845, Distillerie Génestine became one of France’s most renowned liqueur brands. It was revived in 2021.
In the 1960s, one scientist working for a research organisation in Auvergne accidentally created a tornado machine. This is his story.
Hiding like buried treasure in wayside rivers, the sapphires of Auvergne have long been regarded as among the finest in Europe.
Founded by Léa Chonier, Poécile is a perfumery that’s largely inspired by the unique fragrances of Auvergne’s Edenic landscapes.
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