EDF Bazacle Complex, Energy museum in Toulouse, France.
The EDF Bazacle Complex is an energy museum on the Garonne River in Toulouse that explores hydroelectric technology and power generation. The building stands where historic mills once operated and contains equipment, displays, and explanations of how electricity is produced.
The site served as a location for water mills beginning in the 12th century when people used the river's force to grind grain. In the late 1800s it was rebuilt as a modern hydroelectric power station.
The site shows how water power shaped the city and influenced people's relationship with the river. Today, visitors can sense how industry and nature coexist in this space.
The museum is open on most weekdays and offers guided tours to help visitors understand how the facility works. It is helpful to check in advance which areas are accessible for visitors.
Beneath the building runs a special system that helps salmon and other migrating fish swim upstream through the river. This hidden feature shows how human engineering and nature work together at this location.
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