After some 80 years in service, the Fumel hydropower plant is still going strong, and has a bright future ahead of it in terms of its ability to provide us with much-needed renewable energy.
A "run-of-river" type, it was built by Pont-à-Mousson, then owner of the Fumel metallurgical plant, which needed more energy to rebuild France? It was just after the war?
Enter the power plant for a panoramic view of the two Kaplan turbines, real collectors' items! The tour does not go down to the lower levels.
Places are limited. Reservations essential. Ages 6 and up.
Spoken languages French
