Discover the historical Valley of the Creuse, located between the Pays d’Oc and the Pays d’Oïl, from prehistory to modern times!
EDF hydroelectric dam Eguzon
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The dam on the Creuse river was constructed in 1926 as one of the largest hydroelectric dams in Europe. The reservoir forms a lake called Lac de Chambon (312 hectares) which offers a very large choice of leisure and water sports activities for the whole family.
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Description
Description of heritage
Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
When it was built, the Eguzon dam was one of the largest in Europe. Commissioned in 1926, the six generators in the plant below the dam produced the equivalent of the annual consumption of a town of 47,000 inhabitants (Châteauroux).Descriptif du parc et jardin
When it was built, the Eguzon dam was one of the largest in Europe. Commissioned in 1926, the six generators in the plant below the dam produced the equivalent of the annual consumption of a town of 47,000 inhabitants (Châteauroux).Descriptif du musée
When it was built, the Eguzon dam was one of the largest in Europe. Commissioned in 1926, the six generators in the plant below the dam produced the equivalent of the annual consumption of a town of 47,000 inhabitants (Châteauroux).Descriptif du site et monument historique
When it was built, the Eguzon dam was one of the largest in Europe. Commissioned in 1926, the six generators in the plant below the dam produced the equivalent of the annual consumption of a town of 47,000 inhabitants (Châteauroux).
Spoken languages
- French
- English
Services
Facilities
- Picnic area
- Parking
- Bus parking
Group
Groups accepted
- Minimum group size: 8
- Maximum group size: 15
Visit
- French
- English
Individual guided tour at all times: no
Guided group tour on request: yes
Individual guided tour on request: yes
Free group visit permanently: no
Individual free visit permanently: no
Free group visit on request: no
Individual free visit on request: no
Educational visit: yes
Average duration of the group visit: 01h30
Average duration of the group visit: 01h30
