Exposition à ciel ouvert à Brommat : la construction des barrages de Brommat et Sarrans, une épopée humaine et industrielle
Starting point of the "Au fil de l'eau" imaginary trail, the garden of the castle of Brommat tells the human and industrial epic that was the construction of the big dams of the Truyère, Brommat and Sarrans from 1910 to 1934.
Take advantage of the castle's pleasant garden to discover the open-air exhibition: the epic story of the construction of the Brommat and Sarrans hydroelectric dams.
In 1934, the Sarrans hydroelectric dam-factory was the largest hydroelectric complex in Europe. It supplied 15% of the French population. Today, the Sarrans hydroelectric scheme is one of the 15 EDF production sites that make up the Lot-Truyère hydroelectric chain.
A little history?
La Maison Forte: in the 16th century, Protestants seized the ?fort? at Brommat. This is the first mention of this ?château? It was in fact a priory belonging to the Abbey of Conques, built in the 15th century. By the 18th century, the building was in danger of ruin. Louis XV authorized the demolition of part of the priory on condition that a building be preserved to house the farmers and the harvest. Today, this building can be seen next to the church.
Information panels, an open-air theater, water features, picnic tables and a parking lot make for a pleasant stay. The garden is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Signs can be found throughout the village, from the Mairie to the campsite.
