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Crest

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Crest

Crest sits on the route: 10 minutes from Eurre, 36km from Combe Laval Balcony Road.

Crest is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 8,517, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Crest sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Crest to your route.

About Crest

Crest station (French: Gare de Crest) is a railway station located in Crest, Drôme, south-eastern France. The station was opened in 1871 and is located on the Livron to Aspres-sur-Buëch line. Train services are operated by SNCF.

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Where is Crest located?

Crest is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.7264 latitude, 5.0152 longitude.

What is the population of Crest?

Crest has a population of approximately 8,517 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
8,517
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.7264, 5.0152

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Crest

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Combe Laval Balcony Road

A jaw-dropping Vercors road (D76) carved into a sheer cliff face 600 m above the Cholet valley, threading tunnels and rock galleries to the Col de la Machine.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Pont d'Arc

A magnificent 60-meter-wide natural stone arch spanning the Ardeche River at the entrance to its spectacular gorge.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Crest

  • 36 kmCombe Laval Balcony RoadA jaw-dropping Vercors road (D76) carved into a sheer cliff face 600 m above the Cholet valley, threading tunnels and rock galleries to the Col de la Machine.
  • 65 kmMont Ventoux Summit ViewpointThe 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
  • 77 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
  • 78 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Crest.

Aouste-sur-Sye

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 2,145

Eurre

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,087

Grane

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,693

Upie

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,239

Montoison

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,572

Allex

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 2,245

Montmeyran

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 2,849

Marsanne

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,064

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