Sacquenay
Department of Côte-d'Or (21)
General public
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The monumental wind turbines of Sacquenay
Giants of steel and technology, the wind turbines of Sacquenay reach 150 metres into the sky.
In the heart of Côte-d’Or in an agricultural plain, these 9 huge wind turbines, whose masts measure 95 metres, have dominated the landscape since they were commissioned on 7 January 2019. Their blades, with a length of 55 metres, turn to harness wind energy and supply nearly 18,000 inhabitants with electricity. These wind turbines with a total capacity of 18 MW, i.e. 47 GWh/year, are a pillar of energy transition and the region’s energy independence. You can discover them by strolling along a pedagogical path.
Presentation of the pedagogical path
Set off to discover renewable energies, their challenges, biodiversity and the local heritage, by taking the pedagogical path of Sacquenay, inaugurated on 28 April 2023. The result of collaboration between the municipality of Sacquenay and CNR, this path of 5 km is a homage to nature and human ingenuity. Its 5 pedagogical panels invite both children and adults to travel into a world of fauna, flora, the history of the village, farming methods and the operation of the wind farm. The illustrations of 3 panels have been designed with the creativity of the children of the school of Véronnes. It is a place where astonishment and knowledge combine, an educative adventure lasting 1h30 where every step is a discovery.
Detail of the visit:
- Guided visits of 1h30 only by reservation.
- Children must be 8 years old or older.
- Access for reduced mobility persons.
The + of the visit
Understand the transformation of wind into electricity
An entertaining and pedagogical visit
Wind farm footpath 5 km long
Parking free for cars and coaches
Your safety is our priority
- All adult visitors must show proof of identity (valid identity card or passport, or French driving licence provided that the photograph resembles the holder).
- Group limited to 30 people with the obligatory presence of 2 accompanying persons (limited to the pedagogical team).
- A list of pupils and accompanying persons must be communicated before the visit; access to the site is forbidden to persons not on the list.
- Any action contrary to or not in compliance with the safety rules during the visit will lead to the immediate halting of the visit and the evacuation of the group outside the CNR site.
Open days
Visits are possible every day during open periods as a function of the slots available.
Individuals
All the year.
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Groups
From mid-March to the end of October for the wind farm
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Price for visits
Individuals
- Pedagogical path Free
Groups
- For school groups Free
Please note:
Visits can be suspended without notice for reasons of public order by demand of the authorities. This may also be the case of major maintenance works or due to force majeure. Access to the sites is not allowed in the case of heat waves, rain, storms and violent wind.
How to come ?
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From Sacquenay, take the D28 direction Chazeuil. Take the right at the fork at the exit of the commune and continue for 2 km.
After dropping off the group, the coach must go the village to park while awaiting the end of the visit. It will pick up the group at the same place where it dropped the group off.
Meet at the foot of wind turbine n°5
Practical information
- You must wear trousers and trainers or hiking shoes. If not, you will not be allowed to enter the site.
- Do not use your cell phones, laptop computers, cameras, dictaphones or any electronic devices. They are prohibited during the visit.
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