Ambert

Ambert

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TownAmbertSaint-Ferréol-des-Côtes at 6 km (8 min)
Insee code63003Thiolières at 6.6 km (7 min)
Postcode63600Saint-Martin-des-Olmes at 7.2 km (7 min)
Latitude45.5495320Champétières at 7.3 km (8 min)
Longitude3.7393080Marsac-en-Livradois at 8.7 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 514 to 1365 metersLe Monestier at 9.1 km (8 min)
Surface60.48 km²Job at 9.2 km (11 min)
Population7016 inhabitantsValcivières at 10.9 km (12 min)
Density124 inhabitants/km²Bertignat at 12.2 km (15 min)
National labelsSaint-Amant-Roche-Savine at 12.6 km (12 min)
Chief townClermont-Ferrand (at 90 km, 78 min)Vertolaye at 14.3 km (15 min)
DepartmentPuy-de-DômeChaumont-le-Bourg at 15.1 km (17 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

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.


SIGHTSEEING
  • 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.
Detailed information
TransportAerodrome of Ambert - Le Poyet,   Train station of Ambert
MonumentsChurch Saint-Jean

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • 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.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • 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).
PHOTOS
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
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WEATHER
Saturday 2 June
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Sunday 3 June
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Monday 4 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Hotel-restaurant de la dore  
9
Vertolaye
Hotel located in the heart of livradois drill in a renovated in 2010 in a family-friendly concept or please the eye delighted that papillae.
Located 10.9 km from AmbertFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 
Au Pont de Raffiny
Saint-Romain
At the heart of the valley of Ance in the territory of Livradois Forez Regional Park, the restaurant offers gourmet cuisine and inventive Played with 'evil' local products. Complete...
Located 14.7 km from AmbertFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chez Clark    
9.7
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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 Ambert48 € the double room 
Moulin de Pacros  
Marsac-en-Livradois
Four spacious rooms in a charming area near Ambert.
Located 7.8 km from Ambert60 € the double room 
Le Chatelet    
9.2
Bertignat
Le Chatelet, Bed and Breakfast is in a very romantic and exceptional setting. The house was built in 1850. There are 4 large luxury rooms which are tastefully decorated, each with private...
Located 8.2 km from AmbertFrom 65 € to 70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte de Chomy
Saint-Martin-des-Olmes
The lodging of Chomy is a restored farmhouse in the heart of the Natural Park Livradois (Auvergne). Ideal for family holidays, friends, the cottage has seven rooms for twenty people....
Located 5.8 km from AmbertFrom 1750 € to 2400 € per week 
Gîte et Chambres d'hôtes Maison Neuve
Grandval
You can find our charming 'Gîte' about 14 km from Ambert, between Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine and Grandval (D37). Grandval is a small authentic village in the Auvergne, in the department...
Located 9 km from AmbertFrom 390 € to 430 € per week 
Gîte mont du Forez.
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 AmbertFrom 240 € to 500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 29 km from AmbertFrom 11 € to 12 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Jas du Mas 
Saint-Anthème
Located in Auvergne, this guest accommodation is at 1250 metres of altitude. Guests can relax on the terrace, in the garden or by the pond and Saint-Anthème and its lake are just 8...
Located 11.4 km from AmbertRoom from 38 €
Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore     
8.1
Vertolaye
Situated in Vertolaye, in the Auvergne region, Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore offers modern accommodation and a restaurant serving local specialities. Guestrooms at Hôtel Restaurant de...
Located 11.5 km from AmbertRoom from 48 €
Jasserie Les Airelles     
9
Saint-Anthème
Awarded by Gîtes de France for its comfort, this eco-friendly B&B is set in a 19th-century stone building. Montbrison Train Station is 21 km away and guests can go horse riding 3 km...
Located 12.7 km from AmbertRoom from 50 €

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