Historic site and monument
Maison de la Tour du Pin Montauban
Description
This mansion looks overlooks the street with its imposing façade where 7 sculpted heads that represent the 7 Deadly Sins. A former residence of the town governors, it now belongs to both the town hall and private persons.
La Tour du Pin Montauban (1750-1810) was Marquis of Soyans and Governor of Crest.
The building, also known as the "Maison de l'asile maternel", was a nursery school until 1977, when it became the home of social and cultural services.
The Rue de la République facade, rebuilt under Louis XV (during the 18th century), is sculpted with seven heads representing the seven deadly sins (wrought-iron balusters). The interior remains 17th-century.
Accès
- 14, rue de la République 26400 Crest
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Maison de la Tour du Pin Montauban
14, rue de la République
26400 Crest
26400 Crest
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Updated on 26/05/2025
Through Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de la Drôme
