
A Gothic Treasure: Inside the Château de Murol en Saint-Amant
Designed in part by a student of Notre-Dame Cathedral architect, Viollet-le-Duc, Château de Murol en Saint-Amant, is a neo-Gothic treasure.

Home of an American Hero: The Château de Chavaniac-Lafayette
Born and raised in Auvergne, the Marquis de Lafayette became one of America’s earliest heroes. His château is now a museum.

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.

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.

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.