Prefecture hotel of Val-de-Marne, French Prefecture Hotel in Créteil, France.
The Prefecture Hotel of Val-de-Marne is a modern administrative building in Créteil that stretches 180 meters long with facades made of copper-colored glass panels. The seven-story structure houses the administrative departments and offices where the prefecture and department conduct their work.
The building was completed in 1971 and marked the development of Nouveau Créteil as the new administrative center of Val-de-Marne department. Its modern architecture symbolized the shift toward contemporary government structures in the post-war period.
The building functions as the administrative heart of the region and shows through its modern design how government offices moved away from traditional styles. It is where residents conduct their administrative business and where the department's operations take place.
The building sits near Créteil-Université metro station on Line 8, making it easy to reach by public transport. Visitors should check in advance which areas are open to the public since it operates as an active administrative center.
The interior of the building features decorative frescoes in the reception hall that add artistic touches to the otherwise modern administrative structure. The surrounding expansive garden creates a green setting that contrasts with the building's monolithic form.
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