The Cité de la Chaussure
Address
36 Place Jean Jaurès
26100 ROMANS-SUR-ISÈRE
Contact
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Italian
Description
This close-knit company sub-contracts for famous brands and also produces their own brand of shoes "Made in Romans".
Romans was historically France’s shoemaking capital, and for several decades the town’s footwear industry had a worldwide reputation. In the 2010s, new brands and artisan shoemakers established here, reviving the local footwear industry. This living museum includes shoemaking workshops open to the public and a shop selling a variety of shoe brands made exclusively in Romans.
Sustainable tourism
None
Host portrait
Capitale historique de la chaussure, Romans a brillé dans le monde entier pendant plusieurs décennies avant de péricliter. Depuis 2010, de nouveaux ateliers artisanaux se sont installés et ont relancé cette activité.
Symbole fort de ce renouveau, la Cité de la Chaussure propose en un même lieu une boutique de chaussures entièrement fabriquées à Romans et des ateliers de fabrication visitables.
Opening periods
Every day throughout the year between 10 am and 7 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.
Facilities
Facilities and services
- Pets welcome
Rates
Reduced price: 6 €
Adult: 7 €
Child: 5 €.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Methods of payment
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Check
