Visit the Opinel Museum

Discover the history of the most famous knife in France

The Opinel Museum is a must-see during your stay at our hotel in Maurienne!

Located in the heart of the town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, it invites you to discover all the secrets of its famous knife!

Discover the family history of the company created in 1890 by Joseph Opinel over 700 m2.

A visit for young and old alike

Located in the town's old cutlery factory, you will immerse yourself in the world of Opinel as soon as you enter the museum!

During your visit, you will discover the stages of knife manufacturing and the history of the company over the centuries in a fun way.

How did a toolmaker from Albiez-le-Vieux manage to develop his factory to make simple and robust knives sold all over the world?

Cross the old forge room before watching a film on the presentation of the current workshops installed in Chambéry.

Permanent and temporary exhibitions are also organized throughout the year.

Our favorite❤️ : the possibility of personalizing your knife at the souvenir shop and having your knife sharpened.

Follow the Opinel route

After your visit to the museum, we recommend that you explore the tourist trail retracing the history of the knife, from Gévoudaz to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.

During this 16-kilometer route, you will discover:

• the Opinel roundabout
• the skatepark of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
• the town of Gévoudaz
• the Opinel square in Albiez-le-Vieux

Find the complete route during your visit to the museum.

Practical information

📍Address: Musée de l’Opinel, 25 rue Jean-Jaurès, 73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
⏳ Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday except public holidays. Open every day in July and August
💵 Prices: free entry
🚴 Access: 10 minutes by bike, 5 minutes by car

Your hotel in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Join the Best Western Coeur de Maurienne hotel located just a few minutes from the museum to relax.

All our rooms and apartments have a view of the mountains and are equipped with a private bathroom and a Chromecast television.

Treat yourself to a wellness break at the hotel Spa and book a treatment for absolute relaxation.

Also take advantage of the many facilities at your disposal such as free secure parking, electric charging stations, a fitness room and a climbing wall.