Coutellerie & Forge Honoré Durand

Discover the different professions of our family business:

1 – the main visit: free visit of the Cutler trade

In the first part, seated in an air-conditioned amphitheater, discover the history of Laguiole, the “true and false”, sharpening… (with answers to questions). In the second part, you go into the workshop with a cutler; he shapes the handle of a Laguiole knife in front of you.

All year round, visits from Monday to Saturday. Departure at 11 a.m. – 14:30 p.m. – 15:45 p.m. – 17 p.m. (Sundays & public holidays, contact us). With more than 10 adults, guided tours for both parties. With less than 2 adults, guided tour + video. With less than 10 adults, video.

2 – the technical visit: the mechanical forge

Discover the manufacture of blades, springs, bolsters, ….
All year round, Monday to Friday: self-guided & informative tour (free)

3 – the historical visit: our Museum and the Damascus steel blacksmith

Admire our heritage of forged objects and our collection of old Laguiole knives. On some afternoons you will marvel at the forging of damascus steel (or laminated steel). All year round, Monday to Saturday: free & informative visit. Free entry for any purchase in our company.