Prefecture hotel of Corrèze

The Prefecture Hotel of Correze is a three-pavilion administrative building at 1 rue Souham in Tulle, designed to represent the three district seats of Tulle, Brive, and Ussel. The structure combines functional government spaces with facades that visibly express the territorial division of the region.

Construction began in 1866 but was interrupted by the Franco-German War, with the building finally completed in 1880. The long building process meant that design choices evolved during its development.

Each pavilion displays the coat of arms of its district on the facade, visibly representing the connection between this building and the three regions it serves.

The building is centrally located in Tulle and easily accessible on foot from the town center. As an administrative building, interior visits are not typically open to the public, but the exterior architecture and facades can be viewed and appreciated from the street.

The building displays Louis XIII architecture, a style unusual for the Limousin region and from an earlier period than most administrative buildings in the area. This architectural choice makes it stand out visually in the townscape.

Location: Tulle

Address: 1, rue Souham

GPS coordinates: 45.27110,1.76889

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27