Mépieu
Mépieu is a locality in Creys-Mépieu, Arrondissement of La Tour-du-Pin, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Mépieu is situated nearby to the locality Pusignieu, as well as near the hamlet Malville.Places of Interest
Highlights include Église Saint-Pierre de Mépieu and Superphénix.
Superphénix
Factory
Superphénix was a nuclear power station prototype on the Rhône river at Creys-Malville in France, close to the border with Switzerland. Superphénix was a 1,242 MWe fast breeder reactor with the twin goals of reprocessing nuclear fuel from France's line of conventional nuclear reactors, while also being an economical generator of power on its own.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arandon and Montagnieu.
Arandon
Village
Arandon is a former commune in the Isère department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune Arandon-Passins. Arandon is situated 4 km south of Mépieu.
Montagnieu
Village
Montagnieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. It is sited on the eastern bank of the river Rhone, which forms the border with the Isere department to the west. The 18th century parish church is dedicated to Saint Didier. Montagnieu is situated 5 km north of Mépieu.
Courtenay
Village
Courtenay is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. Courtenay is situated 6 km west of Mépieu.
Mépieu
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Mepieu”
- Location: Creys-Mépieu, Arrondissement of La Tour-du-Pin, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
45.74798° or 45° 44′ 53″ north
Longitude
5.44725° or 5° 26′ 50″ east
Elevation
251 metres (823 feet)
Open location code
8FQ7PCXW+5V
GeoNames ID
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