Opening
All year round, daily.
Présentation
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.
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Fees
In free access
General informations
Languages spoken
- French
Types
- Historic site and monument
Types
- Historic patrimony
- Religious heritage
- Memorial
- Town / Village
- Fountain
- Temple
Benefits
Services
- Pets welcome
Access
Environment
- In the country
- Mountain view
- River 5 km away
- View over the vineyards