Maud Chalmel
ChristopheHuret
Description
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.
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.
- TipsAt 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!
Services
Car park
- Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Product tasting
- Botanic trail
- Temporary exhibition
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Equipment
- Free car park
- Coach parking
- Car park
- Bar
- Defibrillator
- Picnic area
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Toilets
- Shelter for bikes/mountain bikes
- Services
- Coach access
- Shop
- Tourist information
- Repair kit
- Stroller-accessible
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Label Accueil Vélo
Label Partner Inspiration VercorsAccessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Rates
From 1 February 2026 to 31 December 2026
From 1 February 2026 to 31 December 2026
Full price
€5.00
ConcessionAges 10–18, students, high school students, job seekers, large families, and people with disabilities (upon presentation of proof)
€4.00
Escape Game: full price €8; reduced price €7
Payment methods
Check
Credit transfer
Bank/credit card
Cash
Travellers Cheque
Connect Travellers ChequeGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 50 Maximum number of people
Openings
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:30
Thursday
14:00 - 17:30
Friday
14:00 - 17:30
Saturday
14:00 - 17:30
Sunday
14:00 - 17:30
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:30
Thursday
14:00 - 17:30
Friday
14:00 - 17:30
Saturday
14:00 - 17:30
Sunday
14:00 - 17:30
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:30
Thursday
14:00 - 17:30
Friday
14:00 - 17:30
Saturday
14:00 - 17:30
Sunday
14:00 - 17:30
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- In the country
- Close to a motorway
- Mountain view
- Close to a public transportation
- Village 2 km away
Access
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