Christmas in Auvergne: Five Old Traditions You May Not Know About

In the past, Christmas in Auvergne was a time of magic and miracles. Here are five old traditions you may not know about.
Occult Auvergne: Werewolves in Livradois-Forez

In Livradois-Forez, like other parts of Auvergne, werewolves were once an integral part of the occult landscape.
Occult Auvergne: A Visit to the Musée des Croyances Populaires

The Musée des Croyances Populaires is museum that focuses on the old but long-abiding occult practices, folklore, and traditions of Auvergne.
The Last Warlords of Sanadoire

In the Middle Ages, Roche Sanadoire was reportedly occupied by tyrannical bands of English warlords. Whatever happened to these mercenaries?
The Devil of Châteaugay: A Dark History

Did a “devil” once haunt of the castle of Châteaugay? Here’s everything you need to know about the village’s secret history of occultism.
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.
Inspired by the Legends of Auvergne: An Interview with Ulysse Malassagne

Born and raised in Cantal, comic book artist Ulysse Malassagne is on a mission to bring Auvergne’s oldest legends to new audiences.
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.
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.
Occult Auvergne: How to Become a Werewolf

Obtained by a 19th-century physician, this ritual from Auvergne tells you how to become a become a werewolf.