Laguiole

The village of Laguiole sits on the Aubrac plateau at an elevation between 868 and 1,342 meters, covering 163 square kilometers of volcanic terrain.

The village name derives from the Occitan term la gleisòla, referring to a small church that marked the beginning of settlement in this mountain region.

Local craftsmen maintain the tradition of knife making, producing folding knives with distinctive bee emblems and handles crafted from premium materials.

Visitors can observe knife manufacturing processes at the Forge de Laguiole factory, where skilled artisans demonstrate traditional production techniques.

The Forge de Laguiole received iron from the Eiffel Tower to create a special knife collection, marking its 120th anniversary.

Location: canton of Laguiole

Location: Aveyron

Location: διακοινοτική κοινότητα Ωμπράκ-Λαγιόλ

Location: arrondissement of Rodez

Elevation above the sea: 1,091 m

Shares border with: Argences en Aubrac, Cassuéjouls, Curières, La Trinitat, Montpeyroux, Soulages-Bonneval, Saint-Urcize

Address: 12210 Laguiole, France

Phone: +33565512630

Email: mairie@laguiole12.fr

Website: http://laguiole12.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.68417,2.84722

Latest update: October 6, 2025 09:29