Second day in Paris

On our last full day in Paris, our group went to the Cite de Sciences science museum, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame.

Arrival in Paris

Today we took a train from Montpelier to Paris. In Paris, we spent the day sightseeing.

Last Day in Montpellier

Today was our last full day in Montpellier. We started the day at the Ametyst Facility, then went to the Montpellier city hall to hear from the Director of Energy and Technilogical Means for the city.

Trip to Tricastin and the Nuclear Power Plant

We visited Tricastin Nuclear Power Plant today. Located in Tricastin, France and next to the Canal de Donzere-Mondragon, the nuclear power plant is host to four pressurized water reactors, producing 900 MW of power.

Carcassonne

The main attraction of the day was Carcassonne. It is a city in France near Montpellier, where we've been staying, and itt has a rich history dating back to Medieval Times.

Day 2 in France: Perpignan

Today we visited the Themis Solaine Innovation and Odellio solar oven.

MSP to Montpellier

After a long flight, we arrived in France and spent the first day exploring Montpellier.

France—Energy Research and Policy in Universities and Government

Join University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering faculty and staff in Montpellier, France to explore developments in energy production within the European research framework.