Wels catfish, Auvergne’s lake monsters, are massive, mostly bottom-dwelling beasts that can reach lengths of over 2.5m (9.8 ft).
For years, Lake Guéry — the highest lake in Auvergne — was also France’s premier spot for ice fishing. Will the tradition ever come back?
Auvergne was once home to man-eating wolves. This 19th-century tale describes a thrilling encounter with these creatures of the night.
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