Nature
Vinay is considered a gateway to the Parc naturel régional du Vercors and lies at the foot of the Vercors Massif. At the same time, the town is located in the heart of Europe's largest walnut-growing region.
Those planning to stay in Vinay may perhaps wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
History
Vinay's historic centre can be explored on foot via the small streets of the old town centre.
The Château de Montvinay was originally built as a medieval castle and was later rebuilt in the Renaissance style. The present building dates from 1876.
Culture
The Grand Séchoir is a museum about Noix de Grenoble in Vinay. Its permanent exhibition presents the history of the walnut-growing region and the people who made it famous. It also explores traditional knowledge and the present-day craft of walnut producers.
The Grand Séchoir offers the „LA LÉGENDE DES NOIX D’OR“ escape game, which is recommended for ages 14 and over.
Vinay is the capital of the AOC „Noix de Grenoble“. The Salon de la Noix de Grenoble, featuring regional products, takes place every year on the last weekend of November.
The Fêtes de la Rosière take place on the last weekend of August and date back to the will of M. Brun Faulquier.
Getting Around
From Vinay, La Belle Via passes through the town's small streets.
The La Belle Via stage from Vinay to Romans-sur-Isère initially follows low-traffic roads between La Sône and Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans, then a cycle path along the Canal de la Bourne to Eymeux, and subsequently partly follows roads with very little traffic and a voie verte to Romans-sur-Isère.
The „Circuit 4: Au pays de la noix“ loop includes a visit to the Grand Séchoir in the immediate vicinity of Vinay town centre.
