Civaux Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear Power Plant in Civaux, Vienne
The Civaux nuclear power plant is a facility for electricity production in Civaux, France, operating two reactors that supply power to a large part of the region. The facility comprises several buildings, including tall cooling towers and technical halls housing turbines and generators.
Construction of the facility began in the 1990s and took several years to complete, addressing the growing energy demand in France. Since becoming operational in the late 1990s, it has been regularly upgraded to improve safety and performance.
An educational center on site offers guided tours that must be booked in advance online and are particularly suitable for school groups and interested visitors. Access is designed to be accessible, and parking and picnic areas are available.
Water from a nearby river is used to cool the reactors and is returned to the environment after careful cleaning. The operators constantly monitor water quality to protect local ecosystems.
Location: Civaux
Inception: 2002
Website: http://edf.fr/35062i/Accueilfr/InfosNucleaire/Planrapproche/Lessitesfrancais/Civaux.html
GPS coordinates: 46.45611,0.65417
Latest update: December 5, 2025 13:14
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