In Search of Auvergne’s Lake Monsters
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Wels catfish, Auvergne’s lake monsters, are massive, mostly bottom-dwelling beasts that can reach lengths of over 2.5m (9.8 ft).
Will Ice Fishing Ever Come Back to Lake Guéry?
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For years, Lake Guéry — the highest lake in Auvergne — was also France’s premier spot for ice fishing. Will the tradition ever come back?