• Le Grand SéchoirChristophe Huret
  • La légende des noix d'orMaud Chalmel
  • Le Grand SéchoirChristophe Huret
  • collection de noixChristophe Huret
  • L'ancien séchoir à noixChristophe Huret
  • La cabane à histoireLarge dryer
  • Le séchoir à noixChristophe Huret
  • Salle d'expositionChristophe Huret

Museum Overview

Le Grand Séchoir is an essential place 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 rehabilitated farm, the museum space showcases the richness of the land of walnuts: tales and legends, traditional know-how and the profession of walnut producer today hui; gastronomy and heritage through the architecture of nut dryers.
At the heart of the museum, a play area invites young and old to dream and look at walnuts in an offbeat way.

Escape game "THE LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN NUTS": game recommended for ages 14 and up which will immerse you in the world of witchcraft for a fun (re)discovery of the Great Drying Shed.

Pets allowed : no

Target audience : School groups, Families with children, Group bookings

Other details

Permanent air-conditioned exhibition

Comfort and amenities

Services

  • Coach access
  • Shop
  • Tourist information
  • Cycle repair kit
  • Accessible by stroller

Equipment

  • Free parking
  • Coach parking
  • Parking
  • Bar
  • Defibrillator
  • Shaded Picnic area.
  • Air-conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Toilet
  • Shelters for bikes or mountain bikes

Activities

  • Manual workshops
  • Product tasting
  • Botanical route
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Animation
  • Children's entertainment

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access requires assistance

Rates / opening

Prices

Full price: € 5
Reduced price: €4 (10-18 years old, student, high school student, job seeker, large family & disability (upon presentation of proof)).

Free for under 10 years.
Group rate from 20 people.

Escape Game: full price €8; reduced rate €7.

Payment method

  • Bank transfer
  • Bank / credit card
  • Cash
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Holiday vouchers Connect

Indicative opening hours

From 31/03 to 30/10/2026 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends from 10 p.m. to 18 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Exceptional closure on May 1st.
Closed on May 1st.

From 01/11 to 31/12/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends from 14 a.m. to 17:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Exceptional closure on December 25.
Closed on December 25.

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