Vallée des Rouets
Thiers
The walking routes along the banks of the Durolle river lead you to the old mills. Discover the workers’ conditions through the remains of the workshops called “rouets” (spinning wheels), where the grinders shaped knife blades.
The footpaths along the banks of the Durolle take you to the old mills. In these workshops, known as rouets, grinders used sandstone millstones to shape knife blades. In the last working rouet, “chez Lyonnet”, come and watch the wheel turn, hear the belts click and discover the working conditions(…)
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 07/07 to 17/07/2026 daily between 10 am and 3 pm.
Last guided tour : departure at 6pm. March to end of October : booking required for groups.
From 18/07 to 31/08/2026 daily between 2 pm and 7 pm.
Last guided tour : departure at 6pm. March to end of October : booking required for groups.
Prices and payment methods
- Adult : 4.50 €
- Child (10-16 years) : 2.50 €.
- Free entry for children under 10, accompanying guides, the drivers.
- Group rate available for 10 people or more.
- July – August : combined ticket for Musée de la Coutellerie + Vallée des Rouets
- Adults : €8
- Children : €3.50
- Reduced ticket : 3,50 €
- Reduced rate for students, disabled people and jobseekers.
Payment methods :
- Check
- Cash
- Travellers Cheque
Comfort, facilities and services
- Children’s entertainment
- Educational visits
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
- Guided tours
- Parking nearby
- Pets welcome
- Public WC
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed
Additional information
Difficult access for people with reduced mobility.
Location
Environnements
Close to a motorway, Near shuttle stop, Close to a public transportation, Waterside
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Photo credits : Félix de Malleray, Félix de Malleray, Félix de Malleray, Félix de Malleray, Félix de Malleray
Updated on 15 July 2026 by Maison du Tourisme du Livradois-Forez