Maison de la Poste
quai de Verdun, Crest
About Maison de la Poste
Maison de la Poste is one of 6 inscrit historic monuments in Crest, the second of France’s two levels of protection. The list dates its work to 1820 (19th c.). Part of it has been inscrit since 1975.
MHRead its Mérimée recordThe Culture ministry’s notice PA00116929 on POP↗Inscrit is the second level: the building is worth keeping, and any work on it must be declared to the State in advance.
Questions about Maison de la Poste
Is Maison de la Poste protected?
Yes. It is inscrit, the second of France’s two levels of protection as a historic monument since 1975 (Mérimée record PA00116929). The protection covers part of the building.
Can you visit Maison de la Poste?
The list doesn’t say when it is open. Many monuments open on the Journées européennes du patrimoine in September; the town hall or tourist office can tell you more.
When was Maison de la Poste built?
Its record on the Mérimée list gives 1820 (19th c.).
Sources: Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée base on POP (immeubles protégés au titre des monuments historiques), October 2026 · Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata (photos of the monuments, each with its own credit and license) · IGN Admin Express (boundaries). Under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab).
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