Storytelling in Auvergne: An Interview with Christine Butot
Oral storyteller Christine Butot has been entertaining diverse audiences in France with her repertoire of folktales and legends for decades. I first met her through Annie Sauvat, a winemaker and oenotourism promoter who has frequently partnered with Butot for various events in Boudes, a gorgeous village situated in Auvergne’s “Tuscany”. When Butot excitedly mentioned Les Petits Contes […]
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.
Mapping the Rise of Royat: An Interview with Johan Picot
In the 1800s, Royat become one of the world’s premier spa destinations. Local historian Johan Picot tells us how.
Wine and Wellbeing: A Visit to Boudes with Annie Sauvat
Visit Auvergne talks wine and wellbeing and visits the village of Boudes with Annie Sauvat of the Domaine Sauvat wine estate.
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.
The Château de Montfleury: Rustic Charm in the Heart of Auvergne’s Tuscany
Set among a bucolic landscape of hills and meadowlands, the Château de Montfleury is a must-see gem of Auvergne’s Tuscany.
Occult Auvergne: Werewolves in Livradois-Forez
In Livradois-Forez, like other parts of Auvergne, werewolves were once an integral part of the occult landscape.
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?
Hidden Auvergne: The Enchanting Photography of Noémie Feybesse and Tristan Lohengrin
In their exhibition “L’orée des légendes,” Tristan Lohengrin and Noémie Feybesse depict a hidden Auvergne few knew existed.
Monsieur Aurélien: Art Nouveau Ambience in Mont-Dore
Located in the spa town of Mont-Dore, Monsieur Aurélien is an Art Nouveau concept store that has the ambience of an old-timey sweet shop.
