THE RANCE DAM: THE CHALLENGE OF THE TIDES

A pioneering project, a global benchmark in tidal energy

Synopsis

In 1966, France inaugurated a world first: a power plant capable of converting tidal energy into electricity.

Building this extraordinary structure in the heart of an inlet subject to some of Europe’s strongest currents required six years of titanic effort and more than 600 workers.

This film delves into the depths of the Rance Dam to tell the story of this pioneering project, which remains, even today, a global benchmark in tidal energy.