Centrale pénitentiaire d'Eysses

The Eysses Penitentiary Center operates in a former Benedictine abbey building, maintaining 294 detention spaces under the Bordeaux regional prison administration.

The facility transformed from a religious building to a penitentiary in September 1803, later becoming a central location for political prisoners during World War II.

The detention center includes an educational store where inmates develop retail skills while accessing necessary products for their daily needs.

The facility maintains communication through telephone at 05 53 36 22 22 and fax services at 05 53 40 23 52 for administrative purposes.

On February 19, 1944, prisoners attempted to take control of the facility, leading to a 13-hour confrontation with authorities.

Location: Villeneuve-sur-Lot

Official opening: 1803

Capacity: 294

Part of: direction interrégionale des services pénitentiaires de Bordeaux

Address: rue Pierre Doize BP 315 47307 VILLENEUVE SUR LOT CEDEX 47307

Website: http://annuaires.justice.gouv.fr/etablissements-penitentiaires-10113/direction-interregionale-de-bordeaux-10122/eysses-10680.html

GPS coordinates: 44.41860,0.72121

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45