Maison de la Fourme d'Ambert et des fromages d'Auvergne

Discover the fourme from yesterday to today, and life in the mountain pastures, and taste our cheeses. In summer, take part in our workshops and activities: making cheese, butter, hamburger snack with Fourme d'Ambert AOP, fictitious cow to be milked.

Surely you know the Fourme d'Ambert, this cylinder with blue cheese? A staple of the traditional and family cheese platter, the "fourme" has been produced in Livradois-Forez for centuries.

The Maison de la Fourme d'Ambert and Auvergne cheeses is located in the town center of Ambert in a XNUMXth century house. It shows how Fourme d'Ambert is made, a collection of utensils and dairy equipment, and items related to life in the mountain pastures (jasserie, milking cow, rosaries, etc.). The maturing cellar presents the five AOP cheeses from Auvergne.

Tasting and shop of local and regional products. In summer, workshops and events: making cheese, butter, Fourme d'Ambert burgers, etc.

  • Clientele: Reception of school groups, Reception of groups
  • Environment: Town centre, In town
  • Adapted tourism: Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance, Accessible for independent wheelchairs

Activities

  • Manual workshops
  • Animation
  • Children's entertainment
  • Product tasting

Spoken languages

  • English
  • Français
Services & equipment
  • Pet Friendly
  • Parking nearby
  • Screening Room
  • Picnic area.
  • Entertainment room
  • Pet Friendly
  • Shop
  • Permanent animator
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Guided tours
  • Recreation center
Rates & payment

Adult: 6,50 €
Child: €4,50 (from 6 to 18 years old)
Adult group package: 5 €
Child group package: €4,50 (under 25).

Free for children under 6, drivers.

Tasting possible after your visit, plate of 3 cheeses and a free drink or sensory discovery-tasting around the Fourme d'Ambert: €3,50 per person or €6,50 excluding visits.

Butter or cheese making workshop: €7

Combined offers:
Guided tour + tasting: Adult: €10 - Child/student: €8
Guided tour + workshop (+ free tasting): Adult: €13,50 - Child/student: €11,50

Family packs (2 adults and 2 children):
Guided tour: €20
Visit + tasting: €33
Guided tour + workshop (+ 4 tastings offered): €45
Free visit: from 3,50 (child or student) to 4 €

Snack: Fourme d'Ambert burger + drink: €9,90. Dessert extra.

Payment method

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Cash
Opening period
PeriodsDuration:
From 13 Feb. as of March 09, 2024Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.
From 09 Apr to 14 Jul 2024Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.
From 15 Jul to 31 Aug 2024Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.
Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m.
From 01 Sep to 02 Nov 2024Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.
From 24 Dec. to 04 Jan 2025Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.

Guided tour at 11 a.m. and 15:30 p.m.

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