The 24/07/2025
Guided tour - The keys to the former royal prison
Ancienne prison 8 rue du Jeu de Paume
56400 Auray
56400 Auray
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Guided tour
Financed by the King of France, the Auray prison has earned the prestigious title of "royal prison". Inaugurated in 1788, it is one of the most modern and innovative prisons in the département. Now restored, the former prison of Auray is a precious witness to the prison world under the Ancien Régime.
Tour departs from 8 rue de Jeu de Paume, in front of the former prison.
Organized by the Archives and Heritage Department of the town of Auray.
Financed by the King of France, the Auray prison has earned the prestigious title of "royal prison". Inaugurated in 1788, it is one of the most modern and innovative prisons in the département. Now restored, the former prison of Auray is a precious witness to the prison world under the Ancien Régime.
Tour departs from 8 rue de Jeu de Paume, in front of the former prison.
Organized by the Archives and Heritage Department of the town of Auray.
Opening times
On 24/07/2025
from 14:30
to 15:30
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Ancienne prison 8 rue du Jeu de Paume
56400 Auray
56400 Auray
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Base rate (Gratuit moins de 18 ans et guides conférenciers, journalistes)
5 €
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Spoken languages
French