Ambert, tourist stage in the hollow of the valley
Here you are from Ambertoise or Ambertois for these few days of vacation. Ambert is a tourist town on a human scale where life is peaceful and there are many sites for cultural visits. You discover in Ambert a real village life despite its large size. Farmers' market, small shops, grocery stores and shops of all kinds... museums also and wooded parks to breathe a little during these holidays. Of the restaurants with gourmet menus where the Fourme d'Ambert AOP is often queen... Yes, Ambert is a very nice tourist detour.
Your tourist visit to Ambert necessarily involves visiting its round town hall, unique in Europe, a remarkable esplanade typical of the XNUMXthe century. Then you visit the mills for everything, especially paper, and in particular the Richard de Bas mill. With us, chabrier et Vialatte are the famous men who marked this beautiful city. Still, the railroad yesterday takes you on an adventure. Of course, no tourism in Ambert without having tasted Fourme d'Ambert PDO. Ambert is also home to companies at the cutting edge of technology: metallurgical production of industrial braids in particular.
Ambert, twinned with the Italian town of Gorgonzola is classified among the Most beautiful detours in France. It is thus one of the small tourist towns with an interesting heritage, an artisanal but also gastronomic identity, as well as quality accommodation and hospitality.
Also, the gothic Saint-Jean church, “cathedral” of merchants, surprises with its bell tower Renaissance, the chevet, the facade, the south porch. Inside, the space is vast thanks to the high vaults, the stained glass windows give it warm colors. A visit is also essential here.
The tour guide to discover Ambert independently
« Ambert, a river novel on the Dore »: this little visitor guide, also available in paper version in the tourist information offices of the Livradois-Forez Tourist Office, allows you to visit Ambert in total autonomy. You will also learn little anecdotes about the history of Ambert, its architectural particularities, the famous characters of this small part of Livradois-Forez... Inside, a sketch representing the city shows you a whole route through the streets, without forgetting the must-see points not to be missed.
Two tailor-made days with must-see sites
After visiting the Richard de Bas mill, browse nearby the papermakers path to immerse yourself in nature, near waterfalls and windmills. To the Image Factory, you learn all about the art of screen printing and engraving. In addition, an art library presents works printed on artisanal paper. You can also participate in a creative workshop. Then, Mus'energy reveals to you the secrets of the driving energies used by man. Here, the area of the braid and rosary industries illustrates the presence of ancestral Ambertois know-how. Finally, also a must: famous tourist trains, departing from Ambert station.
A pass for the 4 museums of Ambert
In addition, Ambert offers you an attractive offer so that you can visit the city's museums with complete peace of mind and in the best conditions: The Amber Pass, available in the 4 associated tourist sites, gives you privileged access to the museums: Fourme House, Mus'energy, Mill Richard de Bas et School 1900.