Hidden Auvergne: The Clermont-Ferrand Underground
It [The Clermont-Ferrand Underground] is an unexplored continent, the tip of the iceberg. -Olivier Bianchi, Mayor of Clermont-Ferrand Beneath the streets of Clermont-Ferrand lies a sunless, cavernous world only a fortunate few have ever seen. Most of this vast realm remains unexplored. In fact, in its most forlorn and isolated corners scientists have made interesting […]
Hidden Clermont-Ferrand: The Lepaytre School of Sorcery
Clermont-Ferrand is a university town through and through. But did you know that the city once had its own school of sorcery?
An Auvergne Mystery: The Lost Sword of Julius Caesar
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?
Distillerie Génestine: The Return of a Clermont Legend
Founded in Clermont-Ferrand in 1845, Distillerie Génestine became one of France’s most renowned liqueur brands. It was revived in 2021.
Buried Treasures: The Sapphires of Auvergne
Hiding like buried treasure in wayside rivers, the sapphires of Auvergne have long been regarded as among the finest in Europe.
