Dornieu

Dornieu is a hamlet in Briord, Arrondissement of Belley, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Dornieu is situated nearby to the hamlet Malville, as well as near Flevieu.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Superphénix and St. Andrew’s Castle.

Superphénix

Factory

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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.

St. Andrew’s Castle

Castle

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Creys-Malville nuclear site

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Creys-Mépieu and Montagnieu.

Creys-Mépieu

Village

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Creys-Mépieu is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. Created by prefectural decree of August 11, 1994, Creys-Mépieu was made from the fusion of the communes of Creys-Pusignieu and Mépieu which had been associated since September 29, 1989. Creys-Mépieu is situated 3 km south of Dornieu.

Montagnieu

Village

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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 4½ km north of Dornieu.