Things to see and do Romans-Sur-Isère

Housed in the rehabilitated buildings of the old convent of the Visitation (XVII), this huge museum is the only in the world dedicated to footwear. The extraordinary collection invites you to discover all the forms of footwear, from the most classic to the most extravagant, from the oldest to the most contemporary. This establishment in Romans is no coincidence, the town was the cradle of the shoe industry of romanaise luxury. Thus, we discover 4 000 years of history presented in the old cells of nuns. Ornaments and accessories adorned with symbolism, passion, art and sometimes even… precious stones. The oldest model presented shows 3 500 years of age: A sandal in Egypt papyrus. And among celebrities: shoes worn by the characters of the film the Titanic. Take two hours for this unavoidable visit and… good shoes!

In Valence the Maison des Têtes, in Romans the Maison du Mouton! Two historic houses, each with its own heritage centre. The Maison du Mouton, one of the oldest in Romans, dates back to the ^14th century. Its medieval facade bears witness to several periods of construction and redevelopment from the ^15th century onwards. After major renovation work, the end of 2024 will see the opening of the Agglo's Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine (Architecture and Heritage Interpretation Center), which aims to showcase the Drôme des collines landscape and local architecture.