Opinel Museum
Description
The Museum welcomes you all year round to discover the history of the famous Savoyard knife. From the old forge to the filmed presentation of today's workshops, you'll learn all about the evolution of knife-making.
In 1890, Joseph Opinel (1872–1960) created the first Opinel knife in the small hamlet of Gévoudaz, near Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
His small pocket knife, which has borne the La Main Couronnée® mark since 1909, quickly became a success both nationally and internationally.
Since the early 20th century, the family-owned business has come a long way! Now manufactured in Chambéry, Opinel knives are sold in more than 70 countries around the world.
As you leave the museum, stop by the gift shop where you can have your knives engraved, and enjoy the lounge/bar area with its terrace!
The exhibition can be viewed in English, Italian, and German via QR codes.
Tours end 30 minutes before the museum closes.
The Opinel Trail—a historical walking tour in Gévoudaz
Immerse yourself in the history of the Opinel knife in Gévoudaz, where it all began, by taking this 1.5-km walking tour to discover Opinel’s historic sites.
Princing
Free access.