Livradois-Forez, 100% local.
The Livradois-Forez is a veritable showcase for Auvergne tradition. It offers a variety of local products that will appeal to lovers of gastronomy and crafts. The Livradois-Forez is renowned for its emblematic products such as Fourme d’Ambert, a blue-veined cheese, and Billom garlic, renowned for its exceptional quality. Local markets, like the one in Billom, are a must for discovering these delicacies and meeting the passionate producers who keep these traditions alive. The Livradois-Forez region is also famous foritscrafts. The Thiers cutlery factory, for example, is renowned for its knives, made using skills handed down from generation to generation. The Richard-de-Bas mill, meanwhile, continues to produce high-quality handmade paper, used by artists the world over.
Finally, the region is dotted with workshops run by local craftsmen and producers, who open their doors to curious visitors. To find out more, simply follow the Route des Métiers. These encounters give you the chance to discover traditional production methods and leave with some unique souvenirs.
