The highest keep of France
The tower of Crest is an architectural masterpiece, actually composed of three linked towers. Former fortress then State prison, it is a unique testimony of the history of medieval times and of prison life.
An exceptional panorama
Highlight element of the Drôme’s landscape, the tower offers at its top a panoramic view of the valley and the reliefs, from the Vercors to the Ardeche Mountains.
An active tower
With its activities, the tower carries you throughout 900 years of History. During the holidays, witness the escape of the 1789 prisoner, abseil the walls or follow a guided tour.
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900
years of history
52
metres high
3
centuries as a prison