Historic site and monument
Espenel
Description
The name Espenel comes from the Latin "spina" meaning thorn, as the village is built on a rocky spine. The promontory of the temple offers a panoramic view of the Vercors foothills and the Drôme valley.
An old hilltop village, it was burnt down by the Nazis in 1944 (memorial). You can still see ancient medieval arched gateways, a beautiful 3-basin fountain and a temple.
Chaînes et Labels
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Sur les pas des Huguenots
Accès
- 26340 Espenel
Further information
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Services
Pets welcome Unguided individual tours available permanently
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Spoken languages
French
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Info of the visits
Unguided individual tours available permanently Unguided group tours available permanently
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And especially
Special solo
Opening
All year round daily.
Prices
Free access.
Contact
Espenel
26340 Espenel
Updated on 10/07/2026
Through Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de la Drôme
