Ambert

Ambert is an administrative center in Puy-de-Dôme in the Auvergne region, situated on the banks of the Dore River. Located at 514 meters elevation, it serves as a regional hub with a town hall, tourist information office, and municipal services.

The town served as an important paper production center in the 18th century, manufacturing high-quality materials for printing books. This papermaking tradition shaped the region's economic development for generations.

The town's name comes from the Latin word "ambitus," meaning surroundings. Cheese culture shapes daily life here, with local shops and restaurants centering their menus around the famous Fourme d'Ambert blue cheese.

The town is easy to explore on foot, with the town hall and tourist information office located on Boulevard Henri IV. Visitors can find guidance easily and get information about local sites and activities from staff there.

The Richard de Bas paper mill still demonstrates traditional manufacturing techniques used for centuries in the town. Visitors can watch craftspeople produce paper by hand and see how printing materials were made in earlier times.

Location: Puy-de-Dôme

Location: arrondissement of Ambert

Elevation above the sea: 680 m

Shares border with: Bertignat, La Forie, Grandrif, Job, Marsac-en-Livradois, Le Monestier, Saint-Ferréol-des-Côtes, Saint-Martin-des-Olmes, Thiolières, Valcivières

Phone: +33473820760

Email: mairie@ville-ambert.fr

Website: http://ville-ambert.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.54944,3.74167

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:18