Espace EDF Truyère de Couesques

SAINT-HIPPOLYTE , Aveyron – Cultural heritage

About

Located in the former control room of the power plant of Couesques, this new EDF Truyère space is a place to discover the industrial heritage of the rivers Lot and Truyère.

This site, used by EDF, is composed of a power plant and a dam built between 1945 and 1950. A place of information of more than 600 m which have been converted to enable the genral audience to discover, in a playful and interactive way, the history of hydroelectricity, the functionning of power plants and dams which, every day, the first of renewable energies : the hydroelectricity. Self tour or guided visits possible.

Spoken languages : French English


Opening

  • From samedi 12 avril 2025 to dimanche 6 juillet 2025
  • From lundi 7 juillet 2025 to jeudi 28 août 2025
  • From vendredi 29 août 2025 to vendredi 31 octobre 2025

Prices

  • From 5€
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Services

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Picnic area

Location

Espace EDF Truyère de Couesques
Couesques Basses 12140 SAINT-HIPPOLYTE

Route & access

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