
Le Grand Large: an artificial lake in the heart of eastern Lyon
The Grand-Large Reservoir, an artificial lake along the Jonage Canal between Décines-Charpieu and Meyzieu, supplies the Cusset hydroelectric power station in Villeurbanne. Commissioned in 1897, this hydroelectric project, a precursor to the Rhône, combines electricity production, navigation and river regulation, while being a popular place for leisure and relaxation.








