Werewolves in Auvergne: A Priest Speaks Out

Auvergne boasts some of the oldest werewolf legends in Europe. Here’s what a 19th-century priest had to say about werewolves in Auvergne.
Ghosts in the City: A Haunting in Clermont-Ferrand

In the early twentieth century a haunting in Clermont-Ferrand made national news. Visit Auvergne takes a look at the long-forgotten tale.
Wine-Loving Ghosts: A Haunting in Aubière

In 1908, Aubière — a town bordering Clermont-Ferrand — fell into the clutches of a particularly aggressive group of wine-loving ghosts.
Hidden Clermont-Ferrand: Vikings in the City

Vikings in Clermont-Ferrand? Here’s what you need to know about why and how these notorious seafarers ended up in the city.
Lake Pavin: The Most Haunted Lake in France

Described for centuries as a lake that can raise hailstorms and tornadoes at will, Lake Pavin is arguably the most haunted lake in France.
Visiting Clermont-Ferrand? Here’s Where You Could Spot a UFO

If you’re in Clermont-Ferrand and happen to think of yourself as a UFO enthusiast or amateur adventurer, this list is for you.
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?
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.
The Great Devil: Auvergne’s Real-Life Dracula

In the 1600s, Auvergne’s real-life Dracula committed a series of gruesome kidnappings, murders, and other crimes throughout Cantal.
Occult Auvergne: Werewolves in Livradois-Forez

In Livradois-Forez, like other parts of Auvergne, werewolves were once an integral part of the occult landscape.