Barrage de l'Aigle
The Aigle dam stands out for the originality of its architecture, with its double spillways, and its impressive dimensions: 290 m long and 90 m high. The construction of a fifth generating unit in 1982 made it the most powerful EDF facility in the Dordogne basin, with an installed capacity of 360 MW. It is also nicknamed "the dam of resistance". Its construction, from 1935 to 1945, was deliberately delayed by the Cantal Army Resistance Organization during the 2nd World War, so as not to give the occupying forces access to additional power.
2 tours are available:
- Self-guided tour of the model and hut (duration 1h)
- Guided tour of the plant (inside the dam) and model (duration 1h45)
2 tours are available:
- Self-guided tour of the model and hut (duration 1h)
- Guided tour of the plant (inside the dam) and model (duration 1h45)
Dates
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- Monday from 10h00 at 12h00 - from 14h00 at 18h00
- Tuesday from 10h00 at 12h00 - from 14h00 at 18h00
- Wednesday from 10h00 at 12h00 - from 14h00 at 18h00
- Thursday from 10h00 at 12h00 - from 14h00 at 18h00
- Sunday from 15h00 at 19h00
Prices
| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Basic price - full adult price | 8 € | - |
| Basic price - full adult price | 2 € | - |
| Free of charge | 0 € | - |
| Free of charge | 0 € | - |
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