Bread and Wheat Museum
Located in a farm built in 1790, the Maison du Blé et du Pain has a gourmet bakery, a restaurant and a museum.
15 km from Lausanne, Echallens is the main town of the Gros-de-Vaud region, sometimes called the “breadbasket of Switzerland” due to its prolific grain fields. In the centre of this little town, the Maison du Blé et du Pain tells the story of this grain production.
At the entrance, there’s a bakery known far and wide serving the specialities of the region. Its open bakehouse, with a view of the bakers at work, is the start of the tour of the museum (closed for an indefinite period), which continues with a permanent collection telling the story of grain farming and bread-making. The friendly little mascot, “Ti’Grain”, accompanies the children on their visit.
For those who want to stay longer, there’s the temporary annual exhibition to see, a chance to participate in making a tresse [plaited loaf] (booking required) or set off on the Chemin des Blés marked trail.
Practical informations
Bread and Wheat Museum, opening hours
Tuesday to Friday : 9.00-12.00 and 13.30-14.00
Saturday from May to September : 9.00-12.00
| La Maison du blé et du pain | |
| Echallens | |
| +41 (0)21 881 50 71 | |
| info@bonpain.ch | |
| http://www.maison-ble-pain.com | |
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Times and rates
Opening hours
| 08:30 - 17:00 | |
| 08:00 - 16:30 |
Rates
Individual ticket
| Adult | 10.00 CHF |
| AHV | 8.00 CHF |
| Student | 6.00 CHF |
| Child (from 6 years old) | 5.00 CHF |
| Child under 6 years old | Free |
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