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Hydroelectric power station of Montpezat sous Bauzon

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07560 Montpezat-sous-Bauzon


Historic site and monument in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Ardèche

Opening : Open on certain days of the year by prior arrangement.


The EDF power plant in Montpezat sous Bauzon is a hydroelectric plant in Ardèche. It produces the 1st renewable energy in Europe. Not accessible for self-guided tours. Accessible from 12 years on guided tours according to schedule established by EDF.

Production: the Montpezat EDF power station under Bauzon has = 2 production groups representing a total installed capacity of 131.8 MW.

Operation: The waters of the Ardèche plateau are captured
and stored in:
- the natural lake of Issarlès,
- the retention of the churning of the Veyradère,
- the dam of the Palisse,
fed by the Loire and the Vernazon,
- the Gage dam reservoir, supplied with
by the Gage and the Tauron.


Free of charge. On registration, contact +33 4 75 36 46 26.
  • Parking
  • Booking obligatory
  • Guided tours
  • Pets accepted: No
  • Pets allowed (supplementary payment): Unknown
  • Not accessible in a wheelchair
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