Located in the valley of the Royans foothills of the Vercors, Saint-Jean-en-Royans was marked by the imprint of Chartreux (woodwork of the church from the Chartreuse du Val Saint Mary-le-Bas Bouvante 7 km).
Its silk plants, silk for the city of Lyon, have employed several generations in the region. Finally, before the plastic appears, wood turners manufactured very fine cutlery, bowls ... It remains today some artisans (Spoons Royans).
At the heart of the Controlled Appellation of walnuts, the Royans enjoys an ideal climate for the crop in the foothills of the Vercors. 800 m from the last workshop spoons Royans is a walnut oil mill in operation offering specialties nuts.
Another specialty of Royans, the ravioli, pasta filled with a stuffing cheese, parsley and county. Trout with walnuts and raspberries, and many dishes specifically Royans you will discover the gastronomic specialties.
