Prison Saint-Paul, Historical prison in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France.
The stone structure features seven distinct districts and incorporates architectural elements from Couzon and Saint-Martin materials in its construction.
Construction of Prison Saint-Paul began in 1865 under architect Antonin Louvier, following designs by Louis-Pierre Baltard to accommodate 550 inmates.
The building represents nineteenth-century penitentiary architecture and has earned recognition in the general inventory of French cultural heritage.
The former prison transformed into an educational facility in 2015, now housing the Catholic University of Lyon with capacity for 5000 students.
The renovation project maintained original prison features while integrating modern educational spaces through a combination of stone, glass, and metal elements.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon
Architects: Louis-Pierre Baltard
GPS coordinates: 45.74640,4.82701
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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