Ambert

The town of Ambert is a medieval market town with the only round Marie in Europe. It is famous for its “fourme” cheese and was well known for production of fine paper with over 300 paper mills in operation by 16^th Century.
Visit the Moulin Richard de Bas, a working mill since 1326, now houses the paper museum where paper makers still produce “pure rag” paper sheets decorated with flower inserts.

The picturesque centre, with its narrow streets and alleys has changed little over the centuries. Market day is a Thursday, the local store holders can be found in the arches of the Marie selling all home-grown and hand-made produce. You need to visit in a morning as the majority of stalls are all packed away by lunch.

There are many colourful bars, street cafés and restaurants to try out on your visit.

www.fourme-ambert.com

www.richarddebas.fr