Occitanie, by department
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
23 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Occitanie, France have?
The atlas lists 23 prisons, jails and detention centres in Occitanie, France, including 8 remand prisons and 7 prisons.
Which police agencies serve Occitanie, France?
756 police units are listed for Occitanie, France: 458 gendarmerie units, 231 municipal police units and 67 police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Occitanie, 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?
Hérault, with 5 prisons and jails and 139 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 16 entries of 23. 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 Occitanie, France?
Prisons in France, including those in Occitanie, are run by Direction de l'administration pénitentiaire.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Occitanie, France?
The atlas lists 1 young offender institution, 1 juvenile facility, 8 remand prisons and 1 open prison here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
How are the listings for Occitanie, France organised?
The atlas files Occitanie, France by department, following official administrative boundaries; 13 departments currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the department where it is located; Hérault is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Occitanie, France?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 756 police units here. Open a department to see the units in each area.