Born and raised in Auvergne, the Marquis de Lafayette became one of America’s earliest heroes. His château is now a museum.
In the 1600s, Auvergne’s real-life Dracula committed a series of gruesome kidnappings, murders, and other crimes throughout Cantal.
In Livradois-Forez, like other parts of Auvergne, werewolves were once an integral part of the occult landscape.
Located in the beautiful village of Champeix, the ancient Château du Marchidial is one of the most magical places in Auvergne.
The Musée des Croyances Populaires is museum that focuses on the old but long-abiding occult practices, folklore, and traditions of Auvergne.
In the Middle Ages, Roche Sanadoire was reportedly occupied by tyrannical bands of English warlords. Whatever happened to these mercenaries?
The Château du Sailhant is one of Cantal’s architectural treasures. It was dutifully restored by the American architect Joseph Pell Lombardi
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?
In their exhibition “L’orée des légendes,” Tristan Lohengrin and Noémie Feybesse depict a hidden Auvergne few knew existed.
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.
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