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The Charente Prefecture, located in Angoulême, is an emblematic building of the 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Built against the city walls, it marks the end of a district developed under the First Empire and Restoration. The project, entrusted in 1828 to architect Paul Abadie Fère, provided for a functional and prestigious building, including an imposing vestibule, lounges, a meeting room, and an honorary apartment reserved for members of the visiting royal family.

The architecture of the prefecture reflects the administrative and protocol needs of the period. The building, partially listed as a historical monument on 29 October 1975, retains protected facades and roofs. His original plan also included private spaces for the prefect and equipment such as billiards, illustrating the mix between official life and worldly receptions.

Today, the prefecture remains a symbol of departmental power in Charente. Its location at 7 Rue de la Prefecture in Angoulême and its status as departmental property make it a central place in local administrative history. The protected elements, such as the facades, bear witness to the architectural heritage of Paul Abadie, the master of the project.

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