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Follow our passionate guide to discover the epic story behind Opinel
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Our two packages
Package No. 1
The Opinel Museum
Guided through the Opinel Museum by a passionate expert, retrace the history of the famous Savoyard knife through exclusive anecdotes about the Opinel family, manufacturing techniques and their evolution...
Pricing
Adult 16 years and over
10 €
Child From 6 to 15 years old
7 €
This tour is free for children under 6
Package No. 2
Opinel Day
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Accompanied by our guide, immerse yourself in the world of Opinel from an unique perspective, combining heritage and nature. This full-day tour begins with a visit to the hamlet of Gevoudaz, the birthplace of Opinel, followed by a pleasant time enjoying a Savoyard snack, before concluding with a guided tour of the museum.
Pricing
Adult 16 years and over
45 €
Child From 6 to 15 years old
25 €
This tour is not suitable for children under 6.
Package No. 1 - Guided tour of the Opinel Museum
Following a warm welcome in a dedicated room, you'll be fitted with an audiophone so you can listen to the explanations and anecdotes of our professional guide. He will guide you through the old family forge and the Museum's exhibition rooms. You'll discover the fascinating history of the Opinel family, as well as the techniques used to make the famous Savoyard knife and how they have evolved over time. This simple everyday object that has become a veritable icon of French heritage will hold no more secrets for you!
July and August: Sunday to Thursday, see times below.
Off-season: see times below.
Off-season: see times below.
1.5-hour tour
The tour is not suitable for all types of disability
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Pets not allowed
Visiting hours - The Opinel Museum
Schedules subject to change. Please check availability on the booking calendar.
April - May - June
Tuesday
10h, 14h
Wednesday
10h, 14h / 16h
Thursday
10h, 14h
Friday
10h, 14h
Saturday
16h
July - August
Monday
10h, 14h, 16h
Tuesday
16h
Wednesday
10h, 14h / 16h
Thursday
16h
Sunday
16h
September - October
Tuesday
10h, 14h
Wednesday
10h, 14h / 16h
Thursday
10h, 14h
Friday
10h, 14h
Saturday
16h
We strongly recommend that English-speaking visitors take part in our weekly Wednesday tour at 4pm: this is the only tour where the guide speaks entirely in English. It is also possible to join any of the guided tours in French using a personalised audioguide in English, while still being able to interact with the guide during the tour.
Pricing
Adult (16 years and over)
10 €
Child (From 6 to 15 years old)
7 €
This tour is free for children under 6
For further information...
By telephone on 04 79 64 04 78.
By email via Using our form
Groups offer from 20 people. Put together your tour to suit your preferences, with our range of à la carte options.
With plenty of slots available and quotes drawn up free of charge, our team will take care of everything! See the brochure.
With plenty of slots available and quotes drawn up free of charge, our team will take care of everything! See the brochure.
Package No. 2 : Opinel Day
Meet our guide at 10 a.m. in the hamlet of Gevoudaz, the birthplace of Opinel, and set off to discover the iconic sites associated with the Savoyard knife.
A footpath will lead you to the remains of the workshop where Joseph Opinel forged his first knife in 1890, then on to his family home and his first factory. Equipped with an audiophone, you can listen to our guide's comments and anecdotes along the way.
Back in your vehicle, the itinerary continues with the discovery of the largest Opinel knife in the world, bearing witness to Opinel's lasting imprint on the Maurienne landscape.
Une pause gourmande vous attend ensuite au Musée Opinel, autour d’un savoureux casse-croûte savoyard mêlant charcuteries artisanales, fromages locaux et assortiment de crudités, suivi d’un café accompagné d’une douceur.
A guided tour of the Opinel Museum is the perfect way to round off your immersion in the world of this now legendary expertise.
July and August: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m.
Off-season (April/May/June and September/October): Saturdays at 10 a.m. See times below.
Off-season (April/May/June and September/October): Saturdays at 10 a.m. See times below.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch included
Meet at 10 a.m. at the Usine du Pont de Gevoudaz car park (9959 Route de l'Opinel, 73300 Albiez-Montrond).
Google Maps access
Google Maps access
Walking trail (1.5km - 100m climb)
Bring a water bottle and appropriate clothing and footwear, depending on the weather.
Bring a water bottle and appropriate clothing and footwear, depending on the weather.
Return to St-Jean-de-Maurienne
With your own vehicle (6km)
With your own vehicle (6km)
Savoyard snack with guide
Use of Opinel products
Use of Opinel products
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The tour is not suitable for all types of disability
Route not accessible to pushchairs
Pets not allowed
Visiting hours - Opinel Day
Schedules subject to change. Please check availability on the booking calendar.
April - May - June
Saturday
10h
July - August
Tuesday
10h
Thursday
10h
Sunday
10h
September - October
Saturday
10h
English speakers can follow any Opinel French-language Opinel Day guided tour with the help of a personalised English-language audio guide, and can interact with the guide during the tour.
Pricing
Adult (16 years and over)
45 €
Child (From 6 to 15 years old)
25 €
This tour is not suitable for children under 6.
For further information...
By telephone on 04 79 64 04 78.
By email via Using our form
Groups offer from 20 people. Put together your tour to suit your preferences, with our range of à la carte options.
With plenty of slots available and quotes drawn up free of charge, our team will take care of everything! See the brochure.
With plenty of slots available and quotes drawn up free of charge, our team will take care of everything! See the brochure.
Two packages, one passion!
The benefits of our tours
- A special time with our guide, with exclusive anecdotes.
- Quality listening experience thanks to the audiophones.
- Tour in French or English.
- Numerous tour times throughout the year for individual visitors.
- Small groups guaranteed, regardless of the number of people registered.
- Don't hesitate to take a moment to discover our ship, which offers a personalisation service.
A word from the guide
Choosing a guided tour is more than just discovering an exhibition: it's an real experience! With a guided tour, you benefit from genuine human interaction, additional explanations, precise contextualisation and manufacturing details that are difficult to pick up on your own.
And most of all, it's also the only way to enjoy all the great stories, authentic anecdotes and access to exclusive content. I'm here to answer your questions in real time and to help you better understand the historical, technical and human contexts that have shaped Opinel knives over several generations.
The guided tour is a more lively, friendly and personalised way to explore the fascinating world of Opinel.
