Uncovering Auvergne: Top Places to Visit and Local Legends, Episode 518
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.6 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 3 November 2024
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
Have you ever heard of the Auvergne region in France? In Uncovering Auvergne: Top Places to Visit and Local Legends, host Annie Sargent speaks with tour guide Andrew Manns to explore the hidden wonders of this lesser-known region. Auvergne is filled with fascinating landscapes, charming medieval villages, and captivating folklore.Â
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Andrew shares his passion for places like Puy de Dôme, a dormant volcano, and the picturesque village of Montpeyroux, often compared to Tuscany. They also dive into the mysterious side of Auvergne, from haunted lakes to stories of werewolves and witches, offering a unique perspective on the region’s rich history and traditions.
If you’re interested in off-the-beaten-path destinations, nature hikes, or learning more about local French culture, this episode is for you. Whether you're planning your next trip or just love discovering new places through storytelling, Andrew’s insights will inspire you to explore Auvergne’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Listen to this episode and uncover why Auvergne is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered!
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| 0:00.0 | This is Join us in France episode 518. |
| 0:21.2 | Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent and join us in France, episode 518. 518. |
| 0:30.2 | Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a conversational journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. |
| 0:38.1 | Today I bring you a trip report with Andrew Mans, a passionate tour guide who introduces us to the hidden gems of Auvergne, |
| 0:42.3 | a stunning yet often overlooked region of France. |
| 0:46.0 | Discover the rich folklore, breast-taking landscapes, |
| 0:49.1 | and historical landmarks of this unique area. |
| 0:52.9 | From haunted lakes to picturesque medieval villages, |
| 0:55.9 | Andrews insights will inspire you to explore the overnes and its captivating beauty. If you're eager to experience genuine rural |
| 1:01.6 | france and its untouched charm, this is the episode for you. This podcast is supported by donors |
| 1:07.9 | and listeners who buy my tours and services, including my itinerary |
| 1:12.2 | consult service, my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the VoiceMap app, or take a day |
| 1:19.3 | trip with me around the southwest of France in my electric car. You can browse all of that |
| 1:24.1 | at my boutique, join us in France.com for a slash boutique. And Patreon |
| 1:29.0 | supporters get new episodes as soon as they are ready and ads free. If that sounds good to you, |
| 1:35.0 | be like them. Follow the link in the show notes. For the magazine part of the podcast, after my chat |
| 1:40.6 | with Andrew today, I'll discuss some classic French dishes that I enjoy this time of year. |
| 1:47.2 | Some of the recipes for those specialties are in my cookbook, join us at the table, and some are not. |
| 1:55.0 | I know all the other podcasts that you might be listening to are trying to get you to buy pre-packaged meals, |
| 2:00.7 | but my jam is more to inspire you to buy pre-packaged meals, |
| 2:04.5 | but my jam is more to inspire you to cook more at home. |
| 2:10.7 | And good news, the reservation system for boot camp 2025 is now open to all. |
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