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Balade Le long du Canal de la Martinette

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La Martinette is a small canal which runs quietly through the town. It provides a pleasant walkway where one can forget the sound of vehicles and admire the flora and fauna of the waterway

The course of the river, still visible along Place de la Presle, gives visitors a glimpse of Romans' rich industrial past. Further upstream, in the heart of the city, you can follow a rural itinerary along the banks of the canal (with its many plant and animal species). The canal and its surroundings are home to numerous plant species, such as the groenlanda densa, and animal species, such as the newt, the frog and the leech, which live only in waters that are not very polluted. Their presence testifies to the good quality of the Martinette's waters.

Discover the history of this canal with guided tours organized by the Sauvegarde du Patrimoine Romanais Péageois in collaboration with the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire Valence Romans Agglo department.

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Not specified
Duration
1h30mn
Dist.
2.2 km
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8 Quai sainte Claire , 26100   Romans-sur-Isère
Lat : 45.042977Lng : 5.045799

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Romans sur Isère

Romans is endowed with an undeniable cachet, heritage of a rich past, with its narrow streets where various architectural styles are mixed.Number of inhabitants: 33,700 Area: 3,308 ha. The Isère flows past your feet, but make no mistake Romans is indeed located in the Drôme. Since the Middle Ages, attracted by the abundant waters, tanners and leatherworkers have enjoyed great prosperity. Around 1850 the footwear industry took off and was to expand further during the first half of the 20th century. Innovation, expertise and quality made the reputation of what was to become the capital of luxury footwear. The greatest names in footwear have a showcase in Romans, at the international museum, located in the former Convent of the Visitation, which traces back 4000 years of history across the continents. The collegiate church erected on the site of an abbey founded in 838 AD by Barnard, Archbishop of Vienne, constitutes the cradle of the town. Over centuries, it has symbolised the power that the canons have exerted over the old town. Built by the consuls in defiance of the religious authorities, the Jacquemart Tower has watched over the citizens of Romans since 1429. Its clock is operated by the automated figure of a bell ringer with a hammer. Originally dressed in the traditional costume of the peasant (the "Jacques"), he now sports the uniform of a revolutionary volunteer from 1792. You will also discover a complete reconstruction of the Stations of the Cross, like that of Jerusalem, an attraction unique in France: the Calvary of the Récolle ts, one of the few French cemeteries from the Romantic Era to have remained intact in its original environment.

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Valence Romans Tourisme - 27/03/2026
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From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.

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Sauvegarde du Patrimoine Romanais Péageois

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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾