Prefecture hotel of Loire-Atlantique, Government administrative building in central Nantes, France
The Loire-Atlantique Prefecture Hotel features a symmetrical neoclassical facade with Ionic columns and a five-level entrance stairway spanning three times longer than its width.
Originally built from 1515 to 1553 under François I and Henri II, the structure underwent complete reconstruction starting in 1763 by architect Jean-Baptiste Ceineray.
The building interior contains vaulted rooms with fleur-de-lis decorations, including the Prosecutors' Hall and Audience Chamber, reflecting French administrative architectural traditions.
The Prefecture Hotel serves as the administrative headquarters of Loire-Atlantique department, managing regional government operations and hosting civic ceremonies throughout the year.
The structure received monument historique status in February 1947, marking its transformation from a medieval treasury building to a modern administrative center.
Location: Nantes
GPS coordinates: 47.22060,-1.55306
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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