Conservatoire-musée des industries hydroélectriques
Vaujany · Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Conservatory-Museum of Hydroelectric Industries is located in Vaujany in Isère, in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This museum in a rural area is dedicated to the history and techniques of hydroelectricity, from its origins in the late 19th century. The site brings together the EDF Hydrelec museum and the Grand'Maison hydroelectric development, which houses France's most powerful hydroelectric power plant. Visitors can discover the technological evolution of this industry and the principles of hydroelectric operation through the collections and facilities at the site.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
17 Rte du Lac, 38114 Vaujany, France
Phone number
04 76 80 78 00Official website
musee-edf-hydrelec.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Lancey, 16 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
60 min by car from Saint-Martin-d'Hères.
Nearest station
Lancey, 16 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
60 min by car from Saint-Martin-d'Hères.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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