A Getaway on the Lake: What to Do in Chambon-sur-Lac
Chambon-sur-Lac is one of Auvergne’s prettiest lake towns. Here are a few things to do on your next visit.
Monsieur Aurélien: Art Nouveau Ambience in Mont-Dore
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.
5 Day Trips from Clermont-Ferrand to Take this Summer
Looking for holiday ideas? If you visit Clermont-Ferrand this summer, you’ll definitely want to considering taking these 5 day trips.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About the Sancy Snow Jazz Festival
The Sancy Snow Jazz Festival has become one of Auvergne’s most popular musical festivals, drawing thousands of people every year.
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.
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 […]
5 Ways to Experience Hidden Clermont-Ferrand
There is more to the capital city of Auvergne than meets the eye. Here are 5 ways to experience hidden Clermont-Ferrand.
Winter in Auvergne: Dog-Sledding Adventures
In Auvergne, winter frequently arrives without warning. One minute the sun is shining and the weather is mild enough for a jean jacket, and the next the wind descends like a screaming chorus of banshees, frantically dumping snow onto everything in sight. When this happens, the tramontane dells of Sancy and Cantal — with their […]
Hidden Clermont-Ferrand: The Oil Pit of Poix
The Oil Pit of Poix is natural wonder of Hidden Clermont-Ferrand, a marshy pond composed of bitumen, salt water, and other hydrocarbons.
