Romans-sur-Isere
18 km from Valence in the Drome region with the Vercors mountains in the distance, this large town is famed for it’s longstanding tradition of shoe making. Romans (pronounced without the S) is divided from its sister town of Bourg de Peage by the pretty fast-flowing Isere River.
Whilst not a typical tourist destination, there are certainly enough attractions to warrant an afternoon visit, such as the International Shoe Museum, housed in a wonderful former convent with Italianate architecture and a large decorative courtyard, and containing hundreds of examples of master craftsmanship dating from ancient times to the modern day.
Aside from the numerous shoe factory outlets selling the high-quality footwear normally reserved for Paris boutiques, Romans is a haven for dedicated followers of fashion. Marques Avenue is one of the two large discount shopping complexes in the town, offering many international brands such as Le Creuset , Levis and Puma at bargain prices.
Another tasty attraction of the town is the famous Pogne. This ring shaped orange-flower bread is a tradition of the town and where better to discover it than the Museč de Pogne located in the town! A perfect accompaniment to a picnic whilst you relax in the riverside park, and sample some of the peaches and apricots this region is also famed for.
(Photo and article contributed by Helen Kirwan)
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Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Romans-sur-Isere.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
23 km: Palais Ideal (Fantasy palace at Hauterives) 23 km: Tain-l'Hermitage (wine and chocolate centre) 22 km: Valence (Important town)
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