ROMANS, a town of France, in the department of Drôme, in a picturesque situation on the right bank of the Isère, here crossed by a handsome bridge communicating with Peage on the opposite side, 10 miles N.E. of Valence. It is still partially inclosed by its ancient walls and towers; and entered by five gates. There are no buildings in it of any note except the theatre, and the curious Gothic church of St Antoine. Silk, hosiery, woollen fabrics, serge, and
leather are manufactured here; and there is much trade in wool, hemp, linen, silk, wine, and other produce of the surrounding country. Romans has a court of commerce, chamber of manufacture, and ecclesiastical seminary. Pop. 7228.