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.
Occult Auvergne: A Visit to the Musée des Croyances Populaires
The Musée des Croyances Populaires is museum that focuses on the old but long-abiding occult practices, folklore, and traditions of Auvergne.
The Last Warlords of Sanadoire
In the Middle Ages, Roche Sanadoire was reportedly occupied by tyrannical bands of English warlords. Whatever happened to these mercenaries?
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?
The Devil of Châteaugay: A Dark History
Did a “devil” once haunt of the castle of Châteaugay? Here’s everything you need to know about the village’s secret history of occultism.
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.
Le Paradis: Art and Creativity in the Hills of Royat
Situated in the rocky hills above Royat, Le Paradis is a Tuscan-like villa that continues to be a beacon for leisure, art, and creativity.
The Bizarre Story of a Tornado Machine Conceived in Auvergne
In the 1960s, one scientist working for a research organisation in Auvergne accidentally created a tornado machine. This is his story.
