'City of Shoes' keeps Romans' shoe-making heritage intact In Romans-sur-Isère, the "City of Shoes" (Cité de la Chaussure) opens its doors to the public, following in the footsteps of manufacturers who helped forge the southern French city's reputation for making quality leather goods and shoes. The new facility means shoes are made in situ thanks to the contribution of local tradespeople. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES