From palace to museum

Immerse yourself in Joseph Ferdinand Cheval's unique life's work : his Palais Idéal.

This visit will be followed by a lunch in a local restaurant, with a tasting of traditional dishes prepared with local produce.

Afterwards, visit the Romans Shoe Museum, housed in a former convent, and discover a unique collection of shoes from their origins to the present day, as well as the history of Romans shoe and leather production.

Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval

10:00am / Guided tour / Duration 1h30

Immerse yourself in one of the world's most unique works of art, the life's work of Joseph Ferdinand Cheval: his Palais Idéal.

Learn about the history of the Facteur Cheval and the various stages in the construction of this splendid monument !

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Lunch

12:00pm / Tasting duration 2h00

Enjoy a complete menu with starter, main course and dessert. A touch of wine and coffee will accompany your meal.

Shoe Museum

3:00pm / Guided tour / Duration 1h30

Access a unique collection of shoes from their origins to the present day, and discover the history of Romans-sur-Isère shoe and leather production.

This magnificent collection is presented in a prestigious setting: the former Visitation convent and its landscaped gardens, listed as a historic monument.
All types of footwear are on display, from the oldest to the most contemporary, from the most classic to the most extravagant and the most exotic. The Musée de la Chaussure presents an encyclopedic exhibition unique in France.