In the heart of the Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère region, the Grenoble Walnut PDO is much more than a local product: it's part of the local identity. Between walnut groves, agricultural expertise, and gastronomy, discover an iconic fruit to taste and explore on site.

WalnutsBernard Ciancia for the Walnut Interprofessional Committee of Grenoble

an exceptional territory

The geographical production area covers the departments of Isère, Drôme and Savoie, along the Isère valley. It is in these landscapes, stretching between plains and hills, offering an alpine climate up to 800m altitude, that the walnut draws its taste, freshness and virtues.

Three varieties of nuts from our region are grown: mayette, franquette and Parisienne.

recognized ancestral know-how

The conditions of the geographical production area, the vast walnut groves along the Isère River, and the expertise of the walnut growers who today combine modernity with respect for the environment and traditions make this local fruit an emblematic product of our territory.

The first fruit in history to obtain an AOC, now an AOP. Official recognition of the quality of Grenoble walnuts, guarantors of a history and ancestral know-how, dates back to 1938!

Walnuts from Michallet Farm in Cognin-les-GorgesBertrand Claeyssen by Inspiration Vercors

Why consume Grenoble walnuts?

Delicious and, above all, authentic, the walnut brings the virtues and flavors of the Alps in a shell. Very practical to store, this small shell, packed with benefits and a true source of energy, can be enjoyed year-round in both savory and sweet recipes.

Where to buy Grenoble walnuts?

Several producers and partners of the Tourist Office offer this local specialty for direct sale.

👉 You will find local producers, farm sales and processed products (walnut oil, walnut wine,

👉 This selection highlights local stakeholders as well as some close partners.

Visit around the walnut at the Grand Séchoir in VinayCh.Huret

The beautiful history of the Walnuts of Grenoble is presented and staged at the Grand Séchoir in Vinay: tales and legends of the country of the walnut, machines of nut farmers from yesterday to today, architecture of the dryers, gourmet recipes and gastronomy...

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Walnut products in our shops!

Historical works on the AOP or special nut recipe books, Vinois soap, nutcrackers stamped Noix de Grenoble, etc.

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The Grenoble Walnut Interprofessional Committee controls and guarantees the quality of the fruit as PDO and contributes to the promotion of the Grenoble Walnut in France and internationally where it is widely exported.

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Pussy WalnutsEdith Descorps