Virtual tour of the passes
The Museum welcomes you all year round to discover the history of the famous Savoyard knife. From the old forge to the filmed presentation of today's workshops, you'll learn all about the evolution of knife-making.
Description
In 1890, Joseph Opinel (1872-1960) created the first Opinel knife in the small hamlet of Gévoudaz, near Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
Since 1909, his small pocket knife has been stamped with the La Main Couronnée® trademark, and quickly became a national and international success.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, the family business has come a long way! Today, Opinel knives are produced in Chambéry and sold in over 70 countries worldwide.
On leaving the museum, discover the boutique where you can have your knives engraved, and enjoy the relaxation area/bar with terrace!
The exhibition can be translated into English, Italian and German using QR codes.
Tours end 30min before Museum closes.
Period of opening
From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 9 am and 6.30 pm.
Visits end 30 minutes before closing time.
From 22/09 to 30/06 between 9 am and 6.30 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Visits end 30 minutes before closing time.
Additional welcome
Minors under 18 must be accompanied by their parents or a responsible adult.
Groups welcome for self-guided tours.
Opinel takes to the stage’ temporary exhibition from 26 June 2025.
Equipment & services
-
Bar
-
Shop
-
Tour free of charge
-
Stroller-accessible
Prices
Free access.
Languages spoken
-
German
-
English
-
Italian
Adapted tourism
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
- Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
- Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Localisation
By road :
A43 from Chambéry to Maurienne:
Exit N°27 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
A43 from Turin towards the Maurienne:
Exit N°28 Saint-Julien-Montdenis.
By train :
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne SNCF train and bus station
The museum is located in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne town center, 2 km from the A43 freeway exit and 500 m from the SNCF train station.
Bus stop: place du Forum