Hydroelectric dam at Bollène

Visite information
Guided tour only and strictly on reservation at 00 33 (4) 90 15 99 65 -
Visits are only accessible to children from 8 years old
Duration of the visit: 2 hours
For individuals: open from mid-March to the end of October, weekdays and weekends depending on available visit slots

Coming to Bollène, the visitor will dive into the extraordinary history of this development. He will discover the gigantism and the high technicality of the installations, as well as the competence of the men and women who ensure the production while guaranteeing the hydraulic safety of the local populations.
Visitors will be able to understand how electricity is produced and get closer to the wind turbines and the photovoltaic power station. The program of the visit includes an outdoor course with a unique view of the floodway, the wind farm, the photovoltaic park and a path at the edge of the lock with monumental archway gates. An internal tour details the history of the CNR and the site, with photos, films, tactile tables and animated models. A scientific and educational gallery then explains the manufacture of electricity, whether wind, hydraulic or photovoltaic. The route ends with a bird's-eye view of the impressive engine room, the living heart of the plant, and an immersion in the old control room, preserved in its original state. Guaranteed emotions!