Grand Est, by department
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
24 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Grand Est, France have?
The atlas lists 24 prisons, jails and detention centres in Grand Est, France, including 10 prisons and 9 remand prisons.
Which police agencies serve Grand Est, France?
527 police units are listed for Grand Est, France: 366 gendarmerie units, 93 police stations and 66 municipal police units.
Can I look up a prisoner in Grand Est, France?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in France. Contact the facility or Direction de l'administration pénitentiaire, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which department has the most facilities?
Bas-Rhin, with 4 prisons and jails and 80 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 20 entries of 24. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Grand Est, France?
Prisons in France, including those in Grand Est, are run by Direction de l'administration pénitentiaire.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Grand Est, France?
The atlas lists 1 juvenile facility, 9 remand prisons and 3 open prisons here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
How are the listings for Grand Est, France organised?
The atlas files Grand Est, France by department, following official administrative boundaries; 10 departments currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the department where it is located; Bas-Rhin is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Grand Est, France?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 527 police units here. Open a department to see the units in each area.