Le Grand Séchoir | House of the Walnut Region

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Le Grand Séchoir | House of the Walnut Region

Adress:

705 route de Grenoble
38470 Vinay

Go there

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.

Good to know

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!

Services for cyclists

Le Grand Séchoir has held the "Accueil Vélo" certification since July 2019 and offers a bike storage area.

Practical information

Equipments

  • Free car park,

  • Coach parking,

  • Car park,

  • Bar,

  • Defibrillator,

  • Picnic area,

  • Air conditioning,

  • Lift,

  • Toilets,

  • Shelter for bikes/mountain bikes

Services

  • Coach access,

  • Shop,

  • Tourist information,

  • Repair kit,

  • Stroller-accessible

Activities

  • Handicrafts workshops,

  • Product tasting,

  • Botanic trail,

  • Temporary exhibition,

  • Activity,

  • Children's entertainment

Theme

  • Local tradition,

  • Arts and culture,

  • Local history

Sustainable tourism

Le Grand Séchoir is open year-round and offers events for the whole family. At the museum shop, you’ll find authentic products carefully selected from local producers and artisans who showcase the Grenoble walnut.

Time schedule

Choose dates:

From 01/31/26 to 03/30/26
From 03/31/26 to 10/30/26
From 11/01/26 to 12/31/26

From 01/31/26 to 03/30/26

  • Monday :

    Closed

  • Tuesday :

    14h00 to 17h30

  • Wednesday :

    14h00 to 17h30

  • Thursday :

    14h00 to 17h30

  • Friday :

    14h00 to 17h30

  • Saturday :

    14h00 to 17h30

  • Sunday :

    14h00 to 17h30

  • Jours fériés :

    Closed

Prices

Payment method

  • Credit transfer,

  • Bank/credit card,

  • Cash,

  • Travellers Cheque,

  • Connect Travellers Cheque

From 01/02/26 to 31/12/26

Full price
5€
Reduced price Ages 10–18, students, high school students, job seekers, large families, and people with disabilities (upon presentation of proof)
4€

Escape Game: full price €8; reduced price €7
Gratuit pour les moins de 10 ans

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Tips

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!

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Go there

Latitude : 45.214455

Longitude : 5.417204

Height : 281

705 route de Grenoble
38470 Vinay
Go there

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

Chambéry Grenoble Bourg-d'Oisans Bourgoin-Jallieu Vienne Lyon Valence Gap

Information updated on 07/09/2026
by Office de Tourisme de Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère

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