Information: Plan to arrive about 10 minutes before the the visit starts.
We ask groups of at least 10 people to make a reservation.
Our friends the dogs (cats, ...) are welcome in our cutlery. Please bring a leash.
Thank you for your interest in the traditional craftsmanship of our Laguiole knives (Knifemakers & Forge in Laguiole).
Our three different tours offer you the chance all year round to learn about our traditional professions and to share the passion for Laguiole knives.
In one and the same place.
Our shop and our main tour are air-conditioned.
About 40 minutes
We welcome you all year round. Free visits from Monday to Saturday. Departure times: 11am - 2.30pm - 3.45pm - 5pm.
Sundays and public holidays, consult us.
No reservation is necessary. Please arrive about 10 minutes before the tour begins.
The program :
For the first part of the visit, you will settle in our amphitheatre. A professional will give a presentation on the Laguiole knife: its history and legends, its evolution, why real and fake Laguiole knives, how to sharpen a knife, ...
Then, in the second part of the tour, you will visit the Knifemaker's workshop.
One of our knifemakers will demonstrate the shaping of the handle of a Laguiole and you can, if you wish, leave with it!
With more than 6 adults, the visit is guided for both parts.
With less than 6 adults, the first part is in video form and the second part is guided in the cutlers' workshop.
Visit in French language.
Possibility to follow the tour in English 
and German 
with the loan of a written guide.
Take advantage of the visit to have your knife sharpened or engraved (conditions and prices in store).
About 15 minutes
Discover how the blades, springs and bolsters are made … All year round, Monday to Friday: free, didactic visit.
Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00 (Friday 17:10).
About 20 minutes
Come and admire our heritage of forged objects, in particular the finest collection of old Laguiole knives.
On certain afternoons you will have a chance to wonder at the Damascus steel forge (layered steel).
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Free for our customers.
A group consists of at least 10 people.
We ask groups to make a reservation (we are open 7 days a week).
Parking for coaches, cars and motorbikes available.
Language of the visit : French. English speaking on-demand.
Would you like to visit our handcrafted cutlery in a group ? Contact us by email (info@layole.com) or phone (05 65 51 50 14)
A private car park near the cutlery entrance is at your disposal to welcome you.
Strolling on the Aubrac ? Discover our know-how in all serenity, we keep your helmets.
Any plans for an equestrian outing ? You will be able to tie up the horses for the time of a visit.
Address: route d’Aubrac – zone Artisanale La Poujade – 12210 Laguiole
GPS coordinates: 44.684117, 2.856651
Parking for coaches and cars.
Access for disabled people.
We cannot be seen from the road. You need to drive onto the industrial estate to find us (250 meters).
Our building has a GREEN “La Coutellerie de Laguiole” sign and at the front there is a statue representing a hand holding a Laguiole knife
Zone Artisanale La Poujade
Route d'Aubrac (camping direction)
12210 Laguiole
Roundabout at the entrance of the village
Espace Les Cayres
12210 Laguiole
Downtown
15 Allée de l'Amicale
12210 Laguiole
