Solnan
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The Solnan is a 61.6 km (38.3 mi) long river
in the Ain
and Saône-et-Loire
départements, eastern France
. Its source is at Verjon
, in the Jura Mountains
. It flows generally north-northwest. It is a left tributary of the Seille
into which it flows at Louhans
.
Its main tributaries are the Sevron
and the Vallière.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in the Ain
Ain
Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged geographic situation...
and Saône-et-Loire
Saône-et-Loire
Saône-et-Loire is a French department, named after the Saône and the Loire rivers between which it lies.-History:When it was formed during the French Revolution, as of March 4, 1790 in fulfillment of the law of December 22, 1789, the new department combined parts of the provinces of southern...
départements, eastern France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Its source is at Verjon
Verjon
Verjon is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Solnan has its source in the commune and forms part of its southwestern border.-Population:...
, in the Jura Mountains
Jura mountains
The Jura Mountains are a small mountain range located north of the Alps, separating the Rhine and Rhone rivers and forming part of the watershed of each...
. It flows generally north-northwest. It is a left tributary of the Seille
Seille (Saône)
The Seille is a river originating in the Jura mountains in France. It is a left tributary of the Saône, joining it in the commune of La Truchère, in Saône-et-Loire. It is 100 km long....
into which it flows at Louhans
Louhans
Louhans is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.Louhans is the capital of Bresse bourguignonne. The main street, dating from the eleventh century, is very typical with arches and stores all along...
.
Its main tributaries are the Sevron
Sevron
The Sevron is a long river in the Ain and Saône-et-Loire départements, eastern France. Its source is at Meillonnas. It flows generally north-northwest...
and the Vallière.
Départements and communes along its course
This list is ordered from source to mouth:- Ain: VerjonVerjonVerjon is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Solnan has its source in the commune and forms part of its southwestern border.-Population:...
, VillemotierVillemotierVillemotier is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Solnan forms parts of the commune's eastern and western borders; it flows southwest through the eastern part of the commune and north through its middle.-Population:...
, BényBényBény is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The bief du Lignon forms the commune's southeastern border, then flows into the Solnan, which forms most of its northeastern border....
, SalavreSalavreSalavre is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:It is located around north of Bourg-en-Bresse and south of Lons-le-Saunier. The village lies on a small river, known as le Bief Laval, a tributary of the Solnan....
, ColignyColigny, AinColigny is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The commune lies near Bourg-en-Bresse; the Solnan forms its southwestern border.-Celtic background:Coligny is famed for its Celtic lunisolar calendar, the "Coligny calendar"...
, PirajouxPirajouxPirajoux is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Solnan forms most of the commune's eastern border. The Sevron forms parts of the commune's western border.-Population:...
, DomsureDomsureDomsure is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:...
, BeaupontBeaupontBeaupont is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:Beaupont is located 28 km north of Bourg-en-Bresse and about 100 km from Lyon. The Solnan forms most of the commune's eastern border. The Sevron forms the commune's western border.-Population:...
, - Saône-et-Loire: CondalCondalCondal is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-References:*...
, Dommartin-lès-CuiseauxDommartin-lès-CuiseauxDommartin-lès-Cuiseaux is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-References:*...
, Varennes-Saint-SauveurVarennes-Saint-SauveurVarennes-Saint-Sauveur is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Sevron flows northward through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Solnan, which forms part of the commune's north-eastern border. The Sâne Morte forms most of...
, FrontenaudFrontenaudFrontenaud is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-References:*...
, Sainte-CroixSainte-Croix, Saône-et-LoireSainte-Croix is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Solnan forms most of the commune's eastern border. The Sâne Morte forms part of the commune's southern border, flows northwestward through the commune, then forms most of its...
, BruaillesBruaillesBruailles is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Vallière forms the commune northern border, then flows into the Solnan, which forms the commune's western border.-References:*...
, La Chapelle-NaudeLa Chapelle-NaudeLa Chapelle-Naude is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Solnan forms the commune's north-eastern border....
, LouhansLouhansLouhans is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.Louhans is the capital of Bresse bourguignonne. The main street, dating from the eleventh century, is very typical with arches and stores all along...
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