Prefecture hotel of Finistère, Prefecture building in Quimper, France
The Prefecture hotel of Finistère features a concrete structure covered by Renaissance architectural elements, including decorated facades and sculptural details on Boulevard Dupleix.
The Finistère departmental council commissioned architect Adolphe Vally to construct this administrative center between 1906 and 1909, replacing an earlier prefecture at Sainte-Catherine hospital.
The building integrates local elements through its secondary entrance, which displays traditional Breton musicians carved in stone along the Odet river side.
The Prefecture hotel serves as the central administrative office for the Finistère department, managing regional policies and public services from its location in downtown Quimper.
The architect designed an offset main entrance as a corner tower to adapt to the specific terrain constraints while maintaining Renaissance architectural principles.
Location: Quimper
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.99450,-4.10274
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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