Ambert Christmas Market

Ambert Christmas Market: the magic of Christmas in Livradois-Forez

Every December, Place Charles de Gaulle in Ambert is adorned with lights and decorations to host the Christmas Market, a highlight of the "Magic of Christmas" events organized by the City of Ambert. This festive gathering has become an unmissable event in the local life of this sub-prefecture of Puy-de-Dôme, nestled in the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park.

Artisans and producers from Livradois-Forez

The market brings together a selection of exhibitors who embody the richness of the territory:

• Handicrafts: wood creations, pottery, jewelry, textiles, basketry, and handmade decorative objects
• Local products: Fourme d'Ambert AOP, Livradois cured meats, mountain honey, jams, gingerbread
• Creators: local artists offering original works and unique gifts
• Christmas delicacies: chocolates, sweets, mulled wine, and seasonal specialties

The market aims to be a showcase of local know-how, offering surprise, original, and unique gifts while promoting short circuits and artisanal production.

Animations and parades

The market weekend is punctuated by numerous animations and parades that wind through the streets of Ambert:

• Parades and processions: festive processions through the streets of the town center
• Musical entertainment: concerts and Christmas carols
• Activities for children: creative workshops, meeting Santa Claus
• Street performances: artists and live performance companies

Ambert, capital of Livradois-Forez

Ambert is a town of character located 75 km east of Clermont-Ferrand, in the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park. Famous for its Fourme d'Ambert, a world-renowned AOP cheese, and for its Richard de Bas mill, one of the last artisanal paper mills still in operation in France, Ambert combines historical heritage, artisanal know-how, and a preserved natural setting.