Knife Making Museum – Vallee Des Rouets

Thiers

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The museum retraces the 600-year history of knife-making heritage. Workshops, knife-making demonstration, sound and light, shop.

At the Musée de la Coutellerie in Thiers, you can contemplate six centuries of a heritage with worldwide influence. The rich collection features works by French and foreign cutlers from the 16th century to the present day. An invitation to discover the evolution of the knife, the elegance of tableware,(…)

Spoken languages

Availability and booking

Opening hours

From 10/02 to 08/03 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 11/03 to 29/03 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Last demonstration in the workshops at 5pm.

From 01/04 to 29/06 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.

From 07/07 to 17/07/2026 daily between 9.30 am and 1 pm.

From 18/07 to 31/08/2026 daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 7 pm.

From 02/09 to 28/09 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/10 to 17/10 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 18/10 to 02/11 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 05/11 to 19/12 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 20/12 to 04/01 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.

Prices and payment methods

  • From 08/02 to 30/06/2026
  • Adult : 6 €
  • Reduced price : 3 €
  • Child : 3 €.
  • From 01/07 to 31/08/2026
  • Adult : 8 € (Visit 2 sites : Cutlery Museum and Spinning Wheel Valley)
  • Reduced price : 3.50 € (Visit 2 sites : Cutlery Museum and Spinning Wheel Valley)
  • Child : 3.50 € (Visit 2 sites : Cutlery Museum and Spinning Wheel Valley).
  • From 01/09/2026 to 03/01/2027
  • Adult : 6 €
  • Reduced price : 3 €
  • Child : 3 €.
  • Free entry for children under 10, accompanying guides, the drivers.
  • Child entry valid for 10 – 16 years.
  • Group rate available for 10 people or more.
  • Reduced rate (on presentation of proof of entitlement) : students, disabled people, jobseekers.
  • Box office closes 45 minutes before closing time.

Payment methods :

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Credit transfer
  • Contactless payment

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Children’s entertainment
  • Defibrillator
  • Educational visits
  • Guided group tours available permanently
  • Guided tours
  • Handicrafts workshops
  • Public WC
  • Shop
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Tourist brochures
  • Unguided individual tours available permanently

Pets welcome

No dogs allowed

Additional information

The museum has two floors accessible by staircase only. Please contact us before your visit.

Location

Environnements

In centre of town, Town location, In the historic centre

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Updated on 17 July 2026 by Maison du Tourisme du Livradois-Forez