Ambert

Ambert

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Ambert
Insee code	63003
Postcode	63600
Latitude	45.5495320
Longitude	3.7393080
Altitude	From 514 to 1365 meters
Surface	60.48 km²
Population	7227 inhabitants
Density	119 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			La Forie at 5.1 km (8 min)
Chief town	Clermont-Ferrand (at 90 km, 78 min)		Saint-Ferréol-des-Côtes at 6 km (8 min)
Department	Puy-de-Dôme		Thiolières at 6.6 km (7 min)
Region	Auvergne		Search another town

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The sub-prefecture Ambert lies at the heart of the Regional Natural Livradois.

Lyon 138 km, Clermont-Ferrand and 77 km, 85 km Vichy, Le Puy-en-Velay to 71 km, Saint-Etienne to 79 km, Paris 438 km.

Most Beautiful City Detours in France. City flower 2 flowers.

• Wood-framed houses of the 15th century in the historic district.
• Church of Saint John (Southern Gothic and Renaissance tower). It was long known as the Cathedral of Livradois is whether it imposes on the landscape Ambert!
• Guided tours of the city Ambert circuits and allowing bus companies, associations, school groups, days turn-key on request to the Office of Tourism.
• From May to September, the "nature and heritage walks" allow you to discover the family built and natural heritage of the region Ambert and confirmed with a guide.
• Dolmen Boisseyre: on the hills above the city, this megalith is one of the best preserved in the Auvergne and has the advantage of being highly visible from the road D 996.
• The Moulin Richard de Bas, living museum of paper, you taught to make paper by hand in the tradition of the 14th century.
• The Museum of Agricultural Machinery and Steam and workshops of the braid and beads. This museum traces the evolution of mechanization since the industrial revolution.
• La Maison de la Fourme d'Ambert: This cheese Parsley is part of the identity of the city.
• Hiking: Hiking trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking.

• Hiking: walking club provides an outlet for Ambert weekly, every Wednesday, starting station Ambert, at 13:45. For day trips or half-day on Saturdays and Sundays; an introduction to walking the 1st and 3rd Monday at 10am, a short walk (6-8 km) on certain Fridays. Enquiries +33 4 73 82 68 44.

• Throughout the Year: Market every Thursday morning.
• April: Ambert side garden plants festival.
• In June: Racing motorcycle enduro the Rand'Auvergne.
• July: The Race Cycling Cyclo Les Copains, Festival La Ronde des Copains du Monde.
• In August: The Fourmofolies, Feast of the ant.
• September: European Heritage Days.
• October: The Balcony of Drill. Feast of the hike in all its forms: bike, motorcycle, running, inline skating ... Enquiries +33 4 73 82 68 44.
• December: Christmas Market.
• December: Walks 4 Seasons, Winter. Hiking and mountain biking Ambert. Enquiries +33 4 73 82 68 44.

• Zoological Park in Champétières Bouy.
• School 1900 Saint-Martin-des-Olmes (reconstruction of a classroom at the time 1900).
• The honey of cheesecloth (venue and bee farm).
• Museum of Automata in Vernet la Varenne (sound and light to the professions of the past).

All leisure activities around Ambert

Homes Lafayette (fourteenth century), cheese museum		At the corner of Rue St. Jean
The railcar tourist station Ambert		paper mill Richard de Bas - Inside Housing

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 8°C

Monday 27 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 8°C

Chez Clark     9.7 Ambert You will find our house in a peaceful setting at the edge of the forest. It was originally a small farm. It has been lovingly restored. The old beams give a unique character to the... Located in Ambert 52 € the double room

Moulin de Pacros   Marsac-en-Livradois Four spacious rooms in a charming area near Ambert. Located 7.8 km from Ambert 60 € the double room

La Faye - Vertolaye   Vertolaye La Faye is situated at the top of a hill in the middle of a natural park Livradois-Forez. It is known as the point where the sun rises. The small farm, which dates back to the 18th... Located 10.9 km from Ambert 60 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Ambert

Gîte de Chomy Saint-Martin-des-Olmes The cottage Chomy is a restored farmhouse ideal for meeting family, friends... In the heart of Parc Naturel Livradois (Auvergne) near the 'natural jewel of the park, such as the High-Chaumes.... Located 5.8 km from Ambert From 1750 € to 2400 € per week

Maison en bois dans village en campagne Cunlhat Homecoming, welcome to country Cunlhat... Green resort, located in the heart of the Regional Park Livradois in this country of mountains, woods and clear waters. House made entirely... Located 16.4 km from Ambert From 295 € to 545 € per week

Gîte mont du Forez.   9.2 Verrières-en-Forez Ambert between St Etienne in the mountains of self-110 m ² house drill, fenced, pleasant rocks, shaded terrace. 3bedroom kitchen fireplace comfortable stay: fish, walk in the woods... Located 17.6 km from Ambert From 280 € to 480 € per week

All vacation rentals around Ambert

Camping le Saint Eloy     9.5 Saint-Germain-l'Herm At the heart of livradois drill in Auvergne at 1050 m camping. 'The Saint Eloy' 3 * invites you to stay on his site. C is. camping for nature lovers with close. Many pine forests, fauna... Located 18.1 km from Ambert From 11 € to 15 € per day

La Chanterelle     9.2 Champagnac-le-Vieux The camping La Chanterelle is situated in the south of the Auvergne in the regional natural Livradois-Forez park. The campsite 90 enclosed pitches (all equipped with electricity and... Located 27 km from Ambert From 12.30 € to 16.40 € per day

Camping de la belle etoile     9.6 Saint-Bonnet-le-Château Friendly family campsite at Belle Etoile is a place where children like to gather and where parents spend holidays in peace. Tours, hiking, fishing, swimming, paddleboats, tennis, playground,... Located 30 km from Ambert From 11 € to 12 € per day

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Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore      8.3 Vertolaye Situated in Vertolaye, just a 35-minute drive south of Thiers, Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore offers modern accommodation and a restaurant serving local specialities. Guestrooms at Hôtel... Located 10.9 km from Ambert Room from 48 €

Le Prieuré      8.2 Chaumont-le-Bourg Le Prieuré is a renovated monastery dating from the 10th century with a 1.7-hectare park, set in Livradois Forez Regional Park. It offers free access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and... Located 11.5 km from Ambert Room from 50 €

Logis Hôtel des Voyageurs      7.6 Saint-Anthème This former coach inn is located in Saint-Antheme city centre, a 50-minute drive from Saint Etienne. Featuring a spa with hot tub, it has a covered swimming pool in the garden. The... Located 14 km from Ambert Room from 53 €

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