Nuclear power plant in Chinon, Indre-et-Loire

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In 1957, work begins on the first French nuclear power plant, Chinon A1, known as ‘La Boule’. It is commissioned in June 1963, and is followed by Chinon A2 (1965–1985) and Chinon A3 (1966–1990). The photo shows reactors I, II and III of this plant.

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Source: Siebenter Gesamtbericht über die Tätigkeit der Gemeinschaft. März 1963-Februar 1964. Hrsg. Europäische Atomgemeinschaft-Euratom. März 1964. [s.l.]: Euratom-Die Kommission.

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Nuclear power plant in Chinon, Indre-et-Loire