Get the most from your holidays in the Auvergne, a region situated in the heart of France, as you discover all the richness and authenticity of traditionally made cutlery. Discover the skills and know-how passed down from generation to generation by the craftsmen in Thiers, the French knife-making capital.

More than two thirds of the knives used in France for the kitchen, the dining table, in restaurants or even pocket knives are still manufactured here by the country's best craftsmen and industries that use “cutting-edge” technology. Pay a visit to the area’s innovative cutlery workshops and discover the traditional methods used to manufacture knives. A cutlery museum also traces the history and traditions of this 700 year-old activity.