The Spirit of Lake Pavin: A Ghost Tale
If any one is bold enough to cast a stone into the black gulf beyond the clear borders…the waves rise higher and higher, and presently a tempest bursts forth of hideous violence…and the villagers below tremble; for they know that the Spirit of Lake Pavin has been insulted, and is taking his revenge. -Louisa Stuart […]
Occult Auvergne: A Werewolf in Puy-de-Dôme
What happens when you see a werewolf in Puy-de-Dôme? Here’s a fascinating account from a 19th-century travel memoir.
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.
