In today's article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Le Crest. We will examine its origins, its relevance today and its impact on different aspects of our society. Le Crest has been the subject of study and debate for years, and in this article we will try to shed new light on this exciting topic. From its beginnings to its evolution today, we will explore all facets of Le Crest and how it has influenced the way we think, live and relate to the world around us. Get ready to embark on this exciting adventure of discovery and knowledge!
Le Crest | |
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Coordinates: 45°41′07″N 3°07′39″E / 45.685346°N 3.127384°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Puy-de-Dôme |
Arrondissement | Clermont-Ferrand |
Canton | Les Martres-de-Veyre |
Intercommunality | Mond'Arverne Communauté |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Gérard Perrodin |
Area 1 | 6.84 km2 (2.64 sq mi) |
Population | 1,290 |
• Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Crestois, Crestoise |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 63126 /63450 |
Elevation | 366–653 m (1,201–2,142 ft) (avg. 608 m or 1,995 ft) |
Website | www.lecrest.fr |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Le Crest (French pronunciation: [lə kʁɛ]) is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France. It is part of the urban area of Clermont-Ferrand.
Originally, it was a market village in a rural area known for viticulture and other agricultural crops. As in areas of Italy, the ancient village developed around a fortress chateau built on a hilltop for defensive purposes. Dwellings of commoners were built outside the walls of the chateau. The village has a central square with a fountain and a market cross. Agricultural fields extend away from the limits of the village, so the people lived near each other in the village and would travel outside to the fields and vineyards to work.
Anton Docher, a missionary Catholic priest who served for 34 years at Pueblo of Isleta in New Mexico, United States, was born in Le Crest in 1852. He was later known as "The Padre of Isleta."