Former Prison Saint Paul and Prison Saint Joseph

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Former men’s prisons closed in May 2009. The prisoners were transferred to the Corbas prison. St Joseph’s prison was built in 1830 and St Paul’s prison in 1865.

Last updated date : 14/09/2021
Former Prison Saint Paul and Prison Saint Joseph 12 quai Perrache - 69002 Lyon 2ème
Les anciennes prisons de Saint Paul et Saint Joseph

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Former Prison Saint Paul and Prison Saint Joseph

12 quai Perrache - 69002 Lyon 2ème

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