Barrage and tidal power Rance

Great when the water is flowing

Although this place is undergoing lots of renovations it is great when the bridge gates are letting water out, the views of rushing water is great.

Worth a stop to see how the power generation works

EDF have a car park and visitor centre on the Barrage. Display describes how the generation works and you can the machinery through glass windows. Take a walk along the wall to see the whirlpool of...

A facinating afternoon

A friend organised a trip for us to go and visit this very unusual place but having been there, it is easy just to walk in and buy a ticket as everything is in English as well as French. Lots of infor...

Nature's power plant ...

Visited here because it is just so instructional & produces clean energy. Perfect for those geographical locations which have the appropriate tidal differentials. Makes one hope for more of these type...

The First Tidal Generator of Electricity

Almost 50 years old and still producing enough electricity to power a city like Rennes! This was the very first tidal electricity generating power station so well worth visiting the EDF exhibition whi...