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📅 19 septembre 2026
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Journée Européenne du Patrimoine : Visite de la centrale hydroélectrique de Pragnères

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On 19 September 2026
In 23 days

Dive into the world of hydropower! EDF Hydro Sud-Ouest is offering a special opportunity to visit its largest hydropower plant in the Pyrenees: Pragnères Combining heritage and new technologies, discover: The history of the plant and how it works, the machine room, and an immersive virtual reality experience. Put on a special headset, take the cable car up to the pumping station perched at an altitude of 1,700 meters Climb aboard a virtual helicopter to fly over the dams and experience a magical moment! Book online.

%C0 The EDF Odyss%E9lec Pragn%E8res Center:

Explore the secrets of water collection

Learn how a hydroelectric facility works

Learn about environmental conservation and water sharing

Discover careers in hydraulics—as you’ve never seen them before!

Closed-toe shoes required.

On-site parking.

Free

Important: You will be asked to present a valid form of ID on site in order to access the tour.