Maison centrale de Poissy, Maximum security prison in Poissy, France.
This correctional facility spans across 3 hectares near Notre-Dame de Poissy church, featuring a four-level cell building and specialized work areas.
Originally established as an Ursuline convent in 1645, the facility transformed into a detention center in 1817 and became a central prison in 1821.
The prison manages numerous rehabilitation programs, including computer training and professional development courses for the incarcerated population.
Located at 17 Rue de l'Abbaye, the facility maintains 230 cells with individual accommodation and operates at optimal capacity without overcrowding.
Between 1940 and 1943, the prison held 600 resistance members, with specific regulations distinguishing them from regular inmates.
Location: Poissy
Inception: 1645
Architects: Guy de Gisors
Official opening: 1817
Capacity: 230
Part of: Direction interrégionale des services pénitentiaires de Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.92794,2.03912
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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