Savines-le-Lac

Few communities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur have a history as closely tied to the construction of the Serre-Ponçon Dam and the flooding of their former site as Savines-le-Lac. The present settlement stands beside Lake Serre-Ponçon, the vast reservoir formed on the Durance River in the Southern Alps. Its modern layout reflects the relocation of Savines after the old village was submerged, giving the commune a distinctly post-war identity. The Pont de Savines is a prominent crossing over the lake, while the surrounding slopes lead towards the high Alpine country near the Écrins. Continue with other webcams around Lake Serre-Ponçon to see how this part of the Southern Alps connects across the Durance valley.

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