Espace EDF Odysselec Serre-Ponçon water and energy center

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Opening period

  • From 15/09 to 13/12/2024
    Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 12 pm and between 1.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
    Closed exceptionally on November 1st and November 11th.

Description

Discover the world of energy at the foot of one of the largest dams in Europe!

The Espace EDF Odysselec Maison de l'eau et des énergies de Serre-Ponçon is:

A 200 m² multimedia space.
Interactive modules, touch screens and videos recount the history of energy. Relive the construction of the Durance dam and canal. An educational tour suitable for all ages. Tourism and Handicap label for all four disabilities.

An enhanced exhibition "Superlatif, l'aventure industrielle du siècle" (Superlative, the industrial adventure of the century).
30 giant photos of the human epic that was the construction of Serre-Ponçon. Striking images of the record-breaking construction site for which all the superlatives were used, hence its nickname of "construction site of the century". Take your smartphone and flash the QRCode to discover additional content: videos from the period, previously unpublished photos, etc.

Virtual visit-lectures: a 1? hour discovery of the management and operation of the dam and water management, with a virtual tour of the development with commentary.
Monday to Friday at 10am and 2.30pm, registration required.

Landscape readings from the belvedere: a guide will explain the environment and the workings of Serre-Ponçon from our belvedere to "see the invisible".
4 readings a day from the belvedere at 10am, 11am, 2.30pm, 3.30pm.
No booking necessary.

A discovery trail.
An outdoor trail to observe the local biodiversity and the surrounding landscapes. Signs punctuate your stroll through this exceptional natural setting.

Due to security constraints linked to the "Vigipirate plan", GUIDED TOURS OF THE SERRE-PONCON POWER PLANT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE THIS SUMMER 2024.

The history and landscape of Provence were transformed by the construction of this gigantic dam and the 250km of canals that now irrigate the region.
Find out more by visiting the Espace EDF Odysselec Maison de l'eau et des énergies de Serre-Ponçon, a vast area of fun, interactive and educational information
A free and unique site to visit at the foot of one of the largest dams in Europe! At the heart of a major EDF industrial site, find out all about hydroelectricity and renewable energies.
How power stations work, energy professions and the uses of water... There are so many subjects to discover through fun modules, archive photos, film screenings, etc...

Disability and tourism: information to help you travel smoothly

Tourism and Handicap

  • Hearing disability
  • Mental disability
  • Physical disability
  • Visual disability

Disability and tourism: information to help you travel smoothly

  • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities

Motor deficiency

  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
  • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move

Hearing impairment

  • Magnetic loop available at the reception

Visual impairment

  • Visual disability
  • Documentation available in Braille

Mental disability

  • Mental disability

We provide services and equipment tailored to individual needs

  • Educational visits
  • Tour free of charge
  • Guided tours
  • Exhibition space
  • Parking coach

Customers and groups

Minimum age: 12

Rates

  • Free of charge. Reservation required.

Labels

  • Backpacker's Guide Backpacker's Guide
  • Enterprise and discovery Enterprise and discovery

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