» For another meaning, see Noyan Noyon (Latin: Noviomagus Veromanduorum)'s a commune in the Oise department in northern France. It lies on the Oise Canal, approximately 60 miles north of Paris. History The Romans founded the town as Noviomagus. Sometimes, it's said Veromanduorum to distinguish it from numerous other places of the same name, but it's never been found in roman sources. The town's mentioned in the Antonine Itinerary as being 27 M. P. from Soissons, and 34 M. P. from Amiens. But th… (More on Noyon)