Laguiole: Exploring the Sleepy Village of Granite and Sea
The village of Laguiole, France sits within several hundred yards from the Aubrac plateau. It is a top producer of knives in the region, known as the Laguiole knife, which is a high-quality traditional pocket knife. Laguiole also attracts tourists to the area thanks to its famous Laguiole cheese. Dozens of accommodations and hotels dot the vicinity of the municipality, so visitors will not find it hard to book their preferred suites.
Best Time to Visit
While half of the year is marked with rainy days, Laguiole experiences relatively pleasant weather for the remainder of the year. These days are between early June to mid-September, which also happens to be the busiest months for tourism, as well. If you’re after affordable Laguiole, France hotels, it is best to book your suites in the fall season, starting from October to December.
What to Do & Area Attractions
It is believed that Laguiole is constructed around the Church of St. Matthew, where the town’s name (meaning “little church”) came from. You should also drop by the Laguiole Knife Museum, housing a massive collection of rare items from the best forgers in town. Around a seven-minute walk from the museum is the Best Western Le Relais de Laguiole Hotel & Spa. This three-star family hotel has a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a golf course. The Hotel L'Aubrac is also within walking distance from both attractions and serves guests with breakfast in their in-house restaurant. The La Ferme De Moulhac has a garden, fireplace in the lobby, free breakfast and multilingual staff.