The "Préfecture"

A préfet is high-ranking civil servant who represents the State at the level of the "département" or the"région" Besides a range of important administrative duties, the role of the préfet is to ensure that government decisions are carried out property at local level. The "Palais National" of Toulouse (Préfecture) is occasionally open today and it is a good place to discover.

Place St Etienne