The fun staging shows the profession of nut farmer, from yesterday to today, using photos, testimonials and machines. Through the architecture of the dryers, the museum also focuses on local heritage and walnut gastronomy.
There are many things to do in the area that make it attractive. We can listen to stories using a bag of nuts that has been transformed into an earphone. We open drawers that contain all nuts from around the globe, in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colours. We can also set up a model that shows the current stages of packaging and harvesting the nuts, which is now automated. The nuts are represented by small balls.
The museum also has a story hut where children can climb to hear nutty stories. Thumbelina was the one who slept in a walnutshell. Or Around the World in Walnut Shells, where the nut transforms into a boat, a skid, and a saddle… For the little ones, there are books to feel and touch.
The Grand Sechoir shop sells a variety of nut-based products, including oil, jam spread, spread, butter, caramelized nuts and walnut wine. There are also recipe books and albums that can be used by children. The Grand Sechoir hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions.
The Forest Art Project collective proposes this summer’s theme, which is dedicated to the figure and symbolism of the tree. This collaboration includes the Halle de Pont-en-Royans and the water museum, as well the Couvent des Carmes. The creations of the Forest Art Project collective evoke a sense of immersion in a forest and an invitation to travel. New for 2022: a mobile application entitled “Le Grand Sechoir hors les murs”.
It invites you into the field near the V63 cycle path to find remarkable walnut groves, beautiful drying areas, and addresses for walnut producers and artisans.
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Under the shade of walnut trees
Nature getaway in Les Saisies
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