Anciennes Prisons, Prison turned documentation center in Guingamp, France.
The building features 35 individual cells arranged around a central courtyard, with three distinct wings for different categories of inmates.
Built between 1834 and 1840, the prison implemented the Pennsylvanian model following Tocqueville's recommendations based on American penitentiary systems.
The former prison now houses the GwinZegal Art Center and the National Institute for Artistic and Cultural Education, promoting photography and art education.
The site opens Wednesday through Sunday, offering guided tours and educational programs about the history of incarceration in France.
The prison cells measure approximately 4 meters by 1.75 meters, reflecting early 19th-century standards for individual confinement spaces.
Location: Guingamp
Address: 4, rue Auguste-Pavie
GPS coordinates: 48.56167,-3.14694
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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