EDF Discovery Center Rance Tidal Power Plant, Tidal power plant exhibition center in La Richardais, France.
The EDF Discovery Center features a 300-square-meter exhibition space with models and films demonstrating the principles of tidal energy generation.
Constructed between 1961 and 1966, the Rance Tidal Power Station marked the first commercial-scale electricity generation facility using tidal energy worldwide.
The center provides educational programs and guided tours in multiple languages, demonstrating France's commitment to renewable energy development and public education.
The facility welcomes visitors Tuesday through Friday from 14:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 13:30 to 18:00, with free admission and guided tours available.
Twenty-four turbines within the dam structure convert the natural tidal movements of the Rance estuary into electrical power, producing sustainable energy.
Location: La Richardais
Website: https://edf.fr/groupe-edf/producteur-industriel/energies-renouvelables/hydraulique/edf-hydraulique-bretagne-normandie/l-usine-maremotrice-de-la-rance/visiter-l-espace-decouverte
Address: Barrage de la Rance, 35780 La Richardais, France 35780 La Richardais
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 14:00-18:00; Saturday 13:30-18:00
Phone: +33299163714
GPS coordinates: 48.61717,-2.02908
Latest update: May 18, 2025 17:45
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