Discovering crest

Heritage of the medieval time, and in very good state of conservation, the historical centre of Crest will fascinate you by the richness of its architecture and its vitality.

• Staircases of Cordeliers (XIV and XVI century).
• The Vault of Cordeliers and its panoramic room.
• Exposures.
• The Montségur Door, picturesque streets of Cuiretteries, the Schools and Holy François.
• Edges of Drome.
• The Workshop of the Chocolate seller, site of visit for group only.

The tower of Crest, one of the highest medieval keeps of France. Its height is of 52 meters and it dominates the city. This tower is the guardian of one of the doors of Préalpes drômoises and offers a broad panoramic sight, tables of the orientations. Exposures are organized there.

Crest has the longest bridge out of wooden of France (92m). It spans Drome on the level of the industrial park. This bridge is today classified among the departmental richnesses of the structure of the XX century.

 Located on the buttresses of Vercors, the area of Crest lends itself to stroll and excursions of all levels. Many documents are available in tourist office.

• 17 Hikes at Crest and in the area (4€)
• 20 excursions in Country of Saou and Bourdeaux (5€)
• Others topoguides of the department
• Drome on foot (edition FFRP), small Crapahut…