Vouglans, Hydroelectric dam in Cernon, France.
The Vouglans dam stretches 427 meters in length and features an arch design that creates a 35-kilometer artificial lake through water retention and power generation.
Construction began in 1963 and was completed in 1968, representing a significant milestone in France's hydroelectric development during the post-war industrial expansion period.
This dam serves as a symbol of French engineering excellence and has become an integral part of the Jura landscape, attracting photographers and industrial architecture enthusiasts.
The site remains accessible to the public via departmental roads and offers several observation points, although interior visits are no longer permitted for safety reasons.
The dam operates as a pumped-storage power station, allowing excess energy to be stored and released according to electrical grid demands and consumption patterns.
Location: Cernon
Inception: 1963
Length: 427 m
Address: Barrage de Vouglans, France
GPS coordinates: 46.39732,5.66568
Latest update: December 13, 2025 14:04
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Église Saint-Léger de Jeurre
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Église Saint-Maurice de Montcusel
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Église Saints Romain-et-Barulas de Cernon
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Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Lect
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Chapelle Saint-Maurice de Légna
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2.4 kmScenic viewpoint, parking lot
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3.3 kmBelvédère de Rupt
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1.5 kmWayside cross
1.3 kmRuins
2.4 kmMemorial, war memorial
2.7 kmCatholic church building, wayside shrine, Christianity
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4.7 kmWaterfall
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