Laguiole (; La Guiòla in Languedocien) is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France. It is known for its Laguiole cheese, which has an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (label of guaranteed origin), and as the birthplace of the Laguiole knife. The name of the village comes from la gleisòla, meaning a little church. Population See also Communes of the Aveyron department Tourism and accommodations Coutellerie de Laguiole Honoré Durand Coopérative Laitière de Laguiole Campsite La Romiguiere Vent d'Aubrac References Communes of Aveyron Rouergue Aveyron communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia