Prefectures in France

In France, a prefecture (French: préfecture, pronounced [pʁefɛktyʁ] ⓘ) may be:

  • the chef-lieu de département, the commune in which the administration of a department is located;
  • the chef-lieu de région, the commune in which the administration of a region is located;
  • the jurisdiction of a prefecture;
  • the official residence or headquarters of a prefect.

Although the administration of departments and regions is distinct, a regional prefect is ex officio prefect of the department in which the regional prefecture is located. The officeholder has authority upon the other prefects in the region on a range of matters.

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