The Préfecture was built by Antonin Louvier (1818-1892) from 1883 to 1890. Marie-François Sadi Carnot died there on June 25, 1894, after being stabbed on the 24th by Italian anarchist Caserio in front of the Chamber of Commerce in Rue de la République.

Last updated date : 16/01/2021
Préfecture - Hôtel du Département 106 rue Pierre Corneille - 69003 Lyon 3ème
Préfecture - Hôtel du Département

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106 rue Pierre Corneille - 69003 Lyon 3ème

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