Isère prefecture, Administrative building in Place de Verdun, Grenoble, France.
The limestone facade of the Isère Prefecture spans the southern side of Place de Verdun, featuring classical architectural elements and symmetrical design patterns.
Charles-Auguste Questel completed the construction of this neoclassical structure between 1866 and 1867, using materials from quarries in southern Drôme.
The second floor exhibits decorative busts of regional figures from Grenoble and Dauphiné, including Bayard, Lesdiguières, Condillac, Barnave, Mounier, and Vaucanson.
The Verdun Préfecture tram stop on Line A provides direct access to this governmental building, which maintains regular administrative operations.
The building holds dual classification status as both an inscribed and classified historical monument, marking its exceptional architectural significance in French heritage.
Location: Grenoble
Architects: Charles-Auguste Questel
Architectural style: Neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 45.18830,5.73250
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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