Le Grand Séchoir - House of walnut
Le Grand Séchoir is the place to be if you want to discover the secrets of an extraordinary fruit: the Grenoble walnut! Located in the heart of the Isère walnut grove in Vinay, in an old renovated farmhouse, the museum showcases the richness of walnut country: tales and legends, traditional skills and the walnut-growing profession today; gastronomy and heritage through the architecture of walnut dryers. At the heart of the museum, a playful area invites young and old to dream and look at walnuts in a different way. Permanent air-conditioned exhibition.
705 route de Grenoble
38470
VINAY
Le Grand Séchoir - House of walnut
Free admission with your G-PASS. The Grand Séchoir is a must-see place to discover the secrets of an extraordinary fruit: the Grenoble walnut. Located at the heart of the walnut grove in Vinay, in an old drying shed, the museum showcases the richness of walnut country: tales and legends, traditional skills, gastronomy, the architecture of walnut drying sheds, etc.
G-PASS offer :
- One free admission
Opening hours
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.
Public price
Public fare : €4.50Price with the G-PASS
Public fare : FreeA gourmet break in the Grand Séchoir tea room
One gourmet tea or coffee purchased = one free thanks to your G-PASS. Before or after visiting Le Grand Séchoir, the place to discover the secrets of Grenoble walnuts, take time out for a gourmet break on the terrace or in the museum areas overlooking the majestic Vercors foothills!
G-PASS offer :
- Buy one gourmet tea or coffee = get one free
Opening hours
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.
Public price
Price with the G-PASS
Access conditions
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Public transport
Bus T62, stop Coopérative Noix