Saint-Jean-en-Royans

Saint-Jean-en-Royans

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Jean-en-RoyansOriol-en-Royans at 2.8 km (4 min)
Insee code26307Saint-Thomas-en-Royans at 4 km (5 min)
Postcode26190Saint-Martin-le-Colonel at 4.2 km (6 min)
Latitude45.0168470Saint-Laurent-en-Royans at 4.3 km (5 min)
Longitude5.2915750Rochechinard at 5.3 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 196 to 1292 metersSainte-Eulalie-en-Royans at 6.4 km (7 min)
Surface27.86 km²La Motte-Fanjas at 6.9 km (8 min)
Population3011 inhabitantsBouvante at 7.8 km (10 min)
Density110 inhabitants/km²Auberives-en-Royans at 7.9 km (9 min)
Chief townValence (at 45 km, 40 min)Saint-Just-de-Claix at 8.8 km (9 min)
DepartmentDrômePont-en-Royans at 9.2 km (11 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located in the valley at the foot of the mountains Royans Vercors Saint-Jean-en-Royans was marked by the imprint of the Carthusians (woodwork of the church from the Chartreuse du Val St Mary-le-Bas Bouvante 7 km).

Her silk plants, silk for the city of Lyon, have several generations working in the region. Finally, before appearing as plastic, wood turners were making beautiful cutlery, bowls ... It remains today a few artisans (the spoons Royans).

At the heart of the Appellation of Controlled Walnuts, the Royans enjoys an ideal climate for this crop in the foothills of the Vercors. 800 m from the last workshop of spoons Royans is a walnut oil mill in operation offering specialties of nuts.

Another specialty of Royan, the ravioli, pasta filled with a stuffing cottage cheese, parsley and county. Trout with walnuts and raspberries, and many dishes specifically Royans you will discover the cuisine.


SIGHTSEEING

Classified site of Combe Laval, vertiginous road.

Iconography workshop (possible visit).

Spoons of Royans (free guided tour).

Visit the mill nut oil (walnut specialties).

Detailed information
TransportAerodrome of Saint-Jean-en-Royans
Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Jean-en-Royans

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Every Thursday morning on the Place de l'Hotel de Ville, place a market with local produce, vegetables and also in the Drôme cheeses produced in Royans-Vercors.

Day on Wednesdays Tickets: concerts, outdoor cinema and other performing on different places on Wednesday evenings in July and August (all free).

3rd Saturday and Sunday of July rally held on the Drome Paul Friedman called Rally. Car enthusiasts and racing for 2 days you will vibrate with competitors.

Votive Feast of the county (district of St John): meals together, petanque contest ... last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July.

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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
La guinguette
Jaillans
Our Restaurant is located at the foot of the Vercors, rural setting, very quiet, parking for. Several coaches, possible bowling (bocce), playground (swings) for children. Shaded terrace...
Located 9.3 km from Saint-Jean-en-RoyansFrom 25 € to 100 € per person 
Auberge du viaduc  
9
Saint-Lattier
Former family home or convivialitée reign and well being. 3 stars hotel (double from 82 €) in Floral Park of pool framework Mediterranean, and of a restaurant. Flavor of the region...
Located 10.1 km from Saint-Jean-en-RoyansFrom 30 € to 60 € per person 
Le Caribou
Corrençon-en-Vercors
Hotel Restaurant friendly and relaxed at the end of the world. Winter ski lift and greein summer !. Some festive evening quieter on other days. Lunch head to head, short and long stays....
Located 18.8 km from Saint-Jean-en-RoyansFrom 20 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Ferme de Fontepaisse  
Saint-Jean-en-Royans
Michele and Fernand welcome you all year at the farm Fontépaisse. Located at the foot of the Vercors mountains that remains remarkably restored stone has 4 bright and spacious rooms,...
Located in Saint-Jean-en-Royans58 € the double room 
L'épicerie, Clévacances 2 clés    
9.4
Sainte-Eulalie-en-Royans
Monique Francis and are open all year in their four guest rooms, including 2 family suites. The rooms are labeled clévacances level 2 key. Many activities are possible from the house:...
Located 5.2 km from Saint-Jean-en-Royans55 € the double room 
Chambres d'Hôst'un    
9.3
Hostun
The Chambres d'Hôst'un guest house is located in North-Drome, between the Alps and Provence, halfway between Grenoble and Valence, near the Rhone valley. Enjoy the pleasant rural setting...
Located 6.8 km from Saint-Jean-en-Royans60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les Volets Bleus
Oriol-en-Royans
Oriol-en-Royans, in the Drôme, 30 mins from the ski bottom of Urle - Hot Clapier, in the natural park of the Vercors 'blue shutters' welcome you to your holiday. On 2 levels, with an...
Located 2.5 km from Saint-Jean-en-RoyansFrom 280 € to 400 € per week 
Gîte rural les sables
Bouvante
House in country house, all comfort, very quiet in a natural setting to mid mountain.
Located 5.9 km from Saint-Jean-en-Royans380 € per week 
Village vacances la jacine
Bouvante
Located in the park of Vercors, in the heart of a valley suavage the Jacini is the perfect place for a stop mountain.
Located 8.8 km from Saint-Jean-en-RoyansFrom 299 € to 398 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les ulezes  
Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse
Come and see our campsite in Drôme. A warm welcome, a friendly family atmosphere, comfortable quality, accommodation, set in an enviable location betweenVercors and Provence. We will...
Located 26 km from Saint-Jean-en-RoyansFrom 14 € to 18.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Castel Fleuri     
8.6
Saint-Jean-en-Royans
Le Castel Fleuri is located in Saint-Jean-en-Royans, in south-eastern France. It has an outdoor swimming pool and offers rooms with a private balcony and en-suite facilities. Rooms...
Located in Saint-Jean-en-RoyansRoom from 55 €
Hotel Du Col De La Machine     
8.7
Saint-Jean-en-Royans
At an altitude of 1015 metres, Hotel du Col et de la Machine is located in the heart of the Drôme region. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and panoramic terrace. All of the wooden...
Located in Saint-Jean-en-RoyansRoom from 42 €
Ferme de Fontepaisse    
8.7
Saint-Jean-en-Royans
This 18th-century building is set within 5 hectares of meadows in the Rhône-Alpes region. It offers all non-smoking rooms and a swimming pool in the garden with a terrace. Guest rooms...
Located in Saint-Jean-en-RoyansRoom from 58 €

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