Point de vue Barrage d’Éguzon

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

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Éguzon Dam and Éguzon substation.

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 270 metres west of Point de vue Barrage d’Éguzon.

Éguzon substation

Electrical substation

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Éguzon substation is an electrical substation, which is situated 270 metres northeast of Point de vue Barrage d’Éguzon.

Château de Châteaubrun

Castle

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Château de Châteaubrun is a castle, which is situated 1½ km northwest of Point de vue Barrage d’Éguzon.

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 3 km southwest of Point de vue Barrage d’Éguzon.