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Musée Opinel
Nearly 700 m² devoted to the Savoyard knife invented by Joseph Opinel, in the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. Free entry, 9:00–18:30 non-stop.
At a glance
Type
Company and craft museum
Access
Free entry
Best season
Year-round; 7/7 in July-August, closed Sundays and holidays the rest of the year
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Single-storey, step-free museum
Town
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Wheelchair access
Accessible Source: Opinel (site officiel)
What is Musée Opinel
In Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, the Opinel museum devotes nearly 700 m² to the history of the famous Savoyard knife invented by Joseph Opinel. Entry is free, and the museum opens 9:00–18:30 non-stop.
The calendar is simple: from January to June and September to December, open every day except Sundays and public holidays; in July and August, open 7 days a week.
The building is single-storey and fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility — the museum's own official page declares it. Address: 25 rue Jean Jaurès, in the centre of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
25 rue Jean Jaurès, 73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne View on map
Price
Free entry
Hours
9:00–18:30 non-stop
Closures
Sundays and holidays outside July-August; 7/7 in July-August
Accessibility
Single-storey, fully accessible (official source)
When to visit
When to visit
Year-round, 9:00–18:30 without a break — outside July-August, just avoid Sundays and public holidays.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is entry paid?
No: 'Entrée libre et gratuite', per the official Opinel site.
What are the opening hours?
9:00–18:30 non-stop. Closed Sundays and public holidays from January to June and September to December; open 7/7 in July and August.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes, per the official site: a single-storey museum, fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
What is there to see?
Nearly 700 m² on the history of the Savoyard knife invented by Joseph Opinel, in the town where the story began.
Where is the museum?
25 rue Jean Jaurès, 73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
Sources
Sources & verification
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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