Visit to the Fontenille-Pataud cutlery factory

Located in Thiers’ Vallée des Usines, a guided tour of the Fontenille Pataud workshop takes you to the heart of a living craft.

In a real working workshop, all your senses are called upon : the hammering of metal, the scent of precious woods, the shine of polished blades, the(…)

Located in Thiers’ Vallée des Usines, a guided tour of the Fontenille Pataud workshop takes you to the heart of a living craft.

In a real working workshop, all your senses are called upon : the hammering of metal, the scent of precious woods, the shine of polished blades, the precision of handcrafted gestures… Through a guided tour, you’ll discover every stage in the manufacture of a knife : from assembly to shaping, including guillochage and polishing. More than just a visit, it’s an authentic encounter with excellent craftsmanship, in a rehabilitated industrial setting where history and the human hand continue to shape the object.

A must for anyone interested in craftsmanship and living heritage.