La Santé Prison is a prison operated by the French Prison Service of the Ministry of Justice located in the east of the Montparnasse district of the 14th arrondissement in southern Paris, France at 42 Rue de la Santé. It is one of the most famous prisons in France, with both VIP and maximum security sections.
La Santé Prison (surrounded by high-rise buildings)
La Santé prison in the 19th century as photographed by Charles Marville.
Plaque in memory of the 18 resistance fighters executed here.
Main entrance of the Prison at 42 rue de la Santé.
14th arrondissement of Paris
The 14th arrondissement of Paris, officially named arrondissement de l'Observatoire, is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. It is situated on the left bank of the River Seine, containing most of the Montparnasse district. Although today Montparnasse is best known for its skyscraper, Tour Montparnasse, as well as its major railway terminus, Gare Montparnasse, these are both actually located (partly) in the neighbouring 15th arrondissement. The district has traditionally been home to many artists as well as a Breton community, arrived at the beginning of the 20th century upon the creation of the Montparnasse railway terminus.
View over the arrondissement, dominated by Tour Montparnasse
Sainte-Anne Hospital Center, gate No. 1, Rue Cabanis [fr].
Pedestrian street in the 14th arrondissement of Paris
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