Collapse of the old church 1836 (≈ 1836)
Destruction of the original building requiring reconstruction.
1847
End of reconstruction
End of reconstruction 1847 (≈ 1847)
Completion of the current church on a new location.
21 mars 1983
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 21 mars 1983 (≈ 1983)
Official protection of the building by ministerial order.
2010
Restoration of the structure
Restoration of the structure 2010 (≈ 2010)
Work by Marc Emilianof on the bell tower.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Saint-Sauveur Church (cad. AI 596) : Order of 21 March 1983
Key figures
H. Epailly - Owner
Responsible for reconstruction in the 19th century.
Marc Emilianof - Carpenter
Restored the structure of the bell tower in 2010.
Origin and history
The church Saint-Sauveur de Crest, located in the Drôme department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is an emblematic monument to 19th-century neo-classical architecture. Built in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century, it replaced an earlier building that collapsed in 1836. The reconstruction, completed in 1847, was carried out on a site adjacent to the old church, with a north-south orientation to free a market place, thus reflecting the urban needs of the time.
Classified as historical monuments in 1983, the Church of Saint-Sauveur illustrates the importance of religious heritage in the region. Its structure, particularly that of the bell tower, was completely restored in 2010 by carpenter Marc Emilianof, highlighting the continuing efforts to preserve this heritage. The building is now owned by the municipality of Crest and remains a symbol of local history.
The church is also listed in heritage databases like Mérimée, and its exact address is 1 Rue Peyrollerie, 26400 Crest. His identified architect or contractor is H. Epailly, although little detailed information on his contribution is available. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair, with GPS coordinates allowing it to be located in the city centre.
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