Visit to the Pyrenees whetstone workshop

  • Company open to the public
  • Craft
Elevation : 678m
Ancienne fabrique Cuminetti, 09400 Saurat

Description

One of the world's last natural stone factories
This factory is the last in France and one of the last in Europe to produce natural whetstones. It uses both modern and ancient manufacturing techniques (water-polishing, etc.). Numerous models are available: stones for knives, scissors, pruning shears and also for carpentry. Open by appointment only.

Services

Car park
Animals accepted

Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 15 Maximum number of people

Openings

Tuesday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00

Wednesday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00

Thursday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on reservation
Tuesday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00

Wednesday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00

Thursday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on reservation

Location

Visit to the Pyrenees whetstone workshop
Elevation : 678m
Ancienne fabrique Cuminetti, 09400 Saurat

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Village centre
Updated on 16 August 2026 at 11:17
by Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Ariégeoises
(Offer identifier : 6530344)
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