France is the top producer of nuclear electricity in Europe, and second in the world, after the United States. L’Hexagone produces as much nuclear electricity as Spain, the UK, Russia, and Germany combined.
The Tricastin Nuclear Power Center supplies hot water to La Ferme aux Crocodiles in Pierrelatte, near Montélimar, enabling the crocs and giant tortoises there to enjoy tropical conditions in their pools all year long.