Prison Saint-Michel, Historical prison in Saint-Michel district, Toulouse, France.
The Prison Saint-Michel stands as a substantial stone structure featuring a central entrance tower known as the Castelet, constructed in red brick and stone.
The prison, designed by architect Jacques-Jean Esquie, opened its doors in 1872 and operated as a detention facility until its transfer to Seysses in 2003.
The Castelet section now functions as an interpretation center, presenting exhibitions about prison life, professional roles, and the Resistance movement in Toulouse.
Located at 18 bis Grande-Rue Saint Michel, the site offers free admission and opens Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The facility maintained a section for inmates on semi-liberty until 2009, marking the final chapter of its 137-year history as a correctional institution.
Location: Toulouse
Inception: 1872
GPS coordinates: 43.58630,1.44814
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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