Maison centrale de Melun, Detention center in Melun, France.
Maison centrale de Melun is a prison facility in Melun located along the riverbank, organized into separate buildings that house inmates in cells. The institution provides accommodation and supervision for those serving sentences within the French correctional system.
The prison was established in 1808 and ranks among France's earliest centralized detention facilities. The structures visitors see today date from the 19th century, reflecting the evolution of the French correctional system.
The center incorporates educational programs and social integration initiatives, focusing on inmates who demonstrate potential for rehabilitation into society.
The prison is located in Melun and accessible by public transportation. Visitors should know that it remains an active correctional facility with restricted access to the general public.
The detention center recorded a 96% occupancy rate in early 2024, housing 290 individuals within its premises while maintaining structured rehabilitation programs.
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