Le Grand Séchoir | House of the Walnut Region
The Grand Séchoir is a lively place, a place for sharing, an inspiring place where you can really learn EVERYTHING about nuts while having fun.
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Located in Vinay, in the heart of the Isère walnut groves, within a restored farmhouse, the museum space showcases the richness of the walnut-growing region: its tales and legends, traditional craftsmanship, and the walnut-farming profession today; gastronomy and heritage as reflected in the architecture of the walnut drying sheds.
At the heart of the museum, an interactive area invites visitors of all ages to let their imaginations run wild and view walnuts from a unique perspective.
Escape game “THE LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN WALNUTS”: recommended for ages 14 and up, this game will immerse you in the world of witchcraft for a fun (re)discovery of the Grand Séchoir.
Exposition permanente climatisée
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Le Grand Séchoir | House of the Walnut Region
705 route de Grenoble
38470 VINAY
Route
- Languages: De En Fr
Rates
Means of payment- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Credit transfer
- Check
- Connect Travellers Cheque
Full price: 5 €
Reduced price: 4 € (Ages 10–18, students, high school students, job seekers, large families, and people with disabilities (upon presentation of proof)).
Free entry for children under 10.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.
Escape Game: full price €8; reduced price €7.
Opening periods
From 31/03 to 30/10/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 6 pm. Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 01/11 to 31/12/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
Equipments and characteristics
- Pets refused
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Access
A49 Highway, Exit 10 (Vinay); follow signs for “Le Grand Séchoir”
Cars Région Bus Line T62 (St-Marcellin – Moirans – Grenoble), get off at the “Coopérative Noix” stop in Vinay.
Vinay Train Station on the Grenoble–Valence line
- Latitude: 45.214455
- longitude: 5.417204
Environnement
- In the country
- Close to a public transportation
- Close to a motorway
- Village -2 km away
Good deal
At the shop, we’ve put together a wide variety of sweet and savory treats, with walnuts taking center stage: cakes, meringues, and walnut brittle; caramelized and chocolate-covered walnut kernels; jams and spreads; nougats; macarons; gingerbread… Not to mention walnut oil, mustard, and vinegar, beer, wines, and salted walnuts… Enjoy them here or take them home!
