Cascade des Jarrauds, Mountain waterfall in Saint-Martin-Château, France
The Cascade des Jarrauds measures 15 meters in height and forms where the Maulde River meets its tributary Langladure in the Creuse department.
In 1889, the waterfall became the power source for Bourganeuf, enabling the town to receive electricity transmitted over 14 kilometers through Marcel Deprez's innovations.
The waterfall's surroundings feature a network of hiking trails connecting natural landmarks, including peat bogs and other cascades throughout the region.
Visitors can access the waterfall through a 1-kilometer round trip trail that takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, with multiple steps along the path.
The original hydroelectric plant at the base of the waterfall continues to generate high-voltage electricity for the French power grid, maintaining its industrial function.
Height: 15 m
Part of: Maulde
GPS coordinates: 45.86158,1.79881
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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