This 1981 French definitive stamp features a striking engraved view of Crest, a historic town in the Drôme region, best known for its imposing medieval tower—the tallest surviving keep in France. Rendered in deep green intaglio by engraver Pierre Forget, the design captures the town’s steep lanes, rooftops, and fortress walls in a bold, stylized composition. A classic example of France’s architectural definitives, it appeals strongly to collectors of French regional issues, engravings, and European townscapes.