France: Les Amis de Gicon
An environmentally friendly château
AREVA is working with the French association Les Amis de Gicon to renovate a château located in the community of Chusclan, in the Gard region. The group is financing the installation of electricity at the site, with an emphasis on renewable energy.
Sustainable restoration
AREVA has supported Les Amis de Gicon for 3 years. The group is working to restore the Gicon château.
AREVA is in charge of installating renewable energy generation equipment:
- Solar panels on the roof
- A rapeseed oil generator
- A wind turbine
A demonstration site
This equipment will enable electrification of the entire château. It will also be used for educational purposes with visitors and schools.
AREVA Marcoule and MELOX wanted to be partners in this project. They will be able to invite classes from nearby communities to visit the site and learn about renewable energy.

Alpha Ventus wind turbines in the North Sea
Offshore turbine - 3D presentation
EPR™: discover the advanced reactor
"Flamanville 3 Project" (EDF)
The Chalon Saint-Marcel plant guided tour
3D virtual tour of the Chalon Saint-Marcel plant
Bio-energy activities brochure
Alpha Ventus offshore project brochure
MEETING AREVA 2011
