Magic Among the Ruins: A Visit to the Château du Marchidial

Located in the beautiful village of Champeix, the ancient Château du Marchidial is one of the most magical places in Auvergne.
5 Scenic Places to Visit in Greater Clermont-Ferrand Without a Car

Do you really need a car to see all greater Clermont-Ferrand has to offer? Not at all. Here’s why.
A Getaway on the Lake: What to Do in Chambon-sur-Lac

Chambon-sur-Lac is one of Auvergne’s prettiest lake towns. Here are a few things to do on your next visit.
5 Day Trips from Clermont-Ferrand to Take this Summer

Looking for holiday ideas? If you visit Clermont-Ferrand this summer, you’ll definitely want to considering taking these 5 day trips.
What to See: The Château Dauphin of Pontgibaud

Situated thirty minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, the Château Dauphin is a storybook castle with a fascinating history.
Where to Stay: The Grand Hotel Mont-Dore

The alpine town of Mont-Dore has been a “wellness paradise” for over a century. Yet, many of its original Belle Époque-era resorts have either disappeared completely or been sectioned into private apartments. The Grand Hotel Mont-Dore, fortunately, has not. Originally constructed in 1855, the Grand Hotel is a châteauesque work of art that would not […]
5 Ways to Experience Hidden Clermont-Ferrand

There is more to the capital city of Auvergne than meets the eye. Here are 5 ways to experience hidden Clermont-Ferrand.
Wolves in Auvergne: A Thrilling Tale from the 19th Century

Auvergne was once home to man-eating wolves. This 19th-century tale describes a thrilling encounter with these creatures of the night.
A Wellness Paradise: Mont-Dore and the Fountain of Youth

Mont Dore is a charming resort for the tourist, the holiday-maker, the rest-seeker who wishes for lovely scenery, mountain air, and all the light-mindedness and amusement of an exclusively French watering-place. The antiquarian can combine business with pleasure; for while he sits in the shade at one of the little white-topped tables outside the Café […]
A Visit to the Puy de Dôme…in 1879

What was visiting the puy de Dôme like in the 19th century? Here’s an account from writer and feminist Matilda Betham-Edwards.