Ambert

Ambert

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Ambert		Saint-Ferréol-des-Côtes at 6 km (8 min)
Insee code	63003		Thiolières at 6.6 km (7 min)
Postcode	63600		Saint-Martin-des-Olmes at 7.2 km (7 min)
Latitude	45.5495320		Champétières at 7.3 km (8 min)
Longitude	3.7393080		Marsac-en-Livradois at 8.7 km (9 min)
Altitude	From 514 to 1365 meters		Le Monestier at 9.1 km (8 min)
Surface	60.48 km²		Job at 9.2 km (11 min)
Population	7016 inhabitants		Valcivières at 10.9 km (12 min)
Density	124 inhabitants/km²		Bertignat at 12.2 km (15 min)
National labels			Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine at 12.6 km (12 min)
Chief town	Clermont-Ferrand (at 90 km, 78 min)		Vertolaye at 14.3 km (15 min)
Department	Puy-de-Dôme		Chaumont-le-Bourg at 15.1 km (17 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).

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 2 June Day Night Min. 11°C - Max. 25°C

Sunday 3 June Day Night Min. 15°C - Max. 30°C

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 13°C - Max. 23°C

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 Ambert From 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 Ambert From 15 € to 35 € per person

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Chez Clark     9.7   SPECIAL OFFER 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 48 € 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

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 Ambert From 65 € to 70 € the double room

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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 Ambert From 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 Ambert From 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 Ambert From 240 € to 500 € per week

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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 Ambert From 11 € to 12 € per day

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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 Ambert Room 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 Ambert Room 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 Ambert Room from 50 €

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