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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.
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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.
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What to See: The Château du Max
Located thirty minutes from Moulins, the Château du Max is a moated castle that offers fun-filled guided tours, escape games, and treasure hunts.
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The Arsène Lupin of Clermont-Ferrand
In the 1900s, a master thief — the Arsène Lupin of Clermont-Ferrand — ran one of the most notorious criminal networks in French history.
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Spend a Night in a Templar Castle: The Château Saint-Jean
A former Knights Templar castle, the Château Saint-Jean is a sprawling five-star hotel that boasts its own Michelin-starred restaurant.
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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.