Saint-Jean-en-Royans
Saint-Jean-en-Royans
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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.
Classified site of Combe Laval, vertiginous road.
Iconography workshop (possible visit).
Spoons of Royans (free guided tour).
Visit the mill nut oil (walnut specialties).
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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 | Ferme de Fontepaisse 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-Royans | Room from 58 € |
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