Belvédère du Barrage

Belvédère du Barrage is a scenic viewpoint in Éguzon-Chantôme, Arrondissement of Châteauroux, Centre-Val de Loire. Belvédère du Barrage is situated nearby to Éguzon Dam, as well as near the power station Barrage Hydroélectrique d’Éguzon.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Éguzon Dam and Château de Châteaubrun.

Éguzon Dam

Dam

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The Éguzon dam is a hydroelectric dam on the river Creuse in central France. Construction took place from 1922 to 1926 and, at the time, was the largest dam in Europe. Éguzon Dam is situated 180 metres southeast of Belvédère du Barrage.

Château de Châteaubrun

Castle

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Château de Châteaubrun is a castle, which is situated 1½ km north of Belvédère du Barrage.

Éguzon substation

Electrical substation

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Éguzon substation is an electrical substation, which is situated 600 metres east of Belvédère du Barrage.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Éguzon-Chantôme and Baraize.

Éguzon-Chantôme

Village

Photo: Jean FAUCHEUX, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Éguzon-Chantôme is a commune in the Indre department in central France. It is situated on the river Creuse. A nearby hydroelectric dam, opened in 1923, provides electricity and also creates a lake that is used for leisure and watersports. Éguzon-Chantôme is situated 2½ km southwest of Belvédère du Barrage.