Lake Serre-Ponçon, located on the border between the departments of Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is the largest artificial lake in mainland France and the second largest in Europe. Created by a huge dam in the 20th century, it offers turquoise waters, sunny beaches and a rich history. Explore the Muséoscope du Lac to discover how the dam was built and transformed the landscape and the lives of the inhabitants.

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View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Crots

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Elevation 830 m

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Location: Crots, Gap, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Lake Serre-Ponçon

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View of Embrun – Embrun loop from Embrun

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View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Crots

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