Tributaries of the Loire
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The Loire's tributaries
include the following rivers, in order going upstream:
Tributary
A tributary or affluent is a stream or river that flows into a main stem river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean...
include the following rivers, in order going upstream:
- Sèvre NantaiseSèvre NantaiseThe Sèvre Nantaise is a river in western France, left tributary to the river Loire. Its source is in the Deux-Sèvres département, near Secondigny.It flows through the following départements and towns:*Deux-Sèvres: Moncoutant, La Forêt-sur-Sèvre...
(in NantesNantesNantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants....
) - ErdreErdreThe Erdre is a river in western France, right tributary to the river Loire. Its source is in the Maine-et-Loire département, near La Pouëze. It flows through the départements Maine-et-Loire and Loire-Atlantique. It flows into the river Loire in the city Nantes...
(in Nantes) - ÈvreÈvreThe Èvre is a long river in western France, left tributary of the Loire River. Its source is at Vezins, northeast of the village. It flows into the Loire at Le Marillais, east of the village....
(in Le MarillaisLe MarillaisLe Marillais is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.-Geography:The Èvre river flows into the Loire River in the commune, some east of the village....
) - LayonLayonThe Layon is a long river in the Deux-Sèvres and Maine-et-Loire départements, western France. Its source is near Saint-Maurice-la-Fougereuse. It flows generally northwest...
(in Chalonnes-sur-LoireChalonnes-sur-LoireChalonnes-sur-Loire is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. The closest airport to Chalonnes Sur Loire is Angers Airport also worth considering are Nantes Airport , Rennes Airport , or Tours Airport ....
) - Maine (near AngersAngersAngers is the main city in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France about south-west of Paris. Angers is located in the French region known by its pre-revolutionary, provincial name, Anjou, and its inhabitants are called Angevins....
)- Mayenne (near Angers)
- OudonOudon (river)The Oudon is a long river in the Mayenne and Maine-et-Loire départements, western France. Its source is near La Gravelle. It flows generally south east...
(in Le Lion-d'AngersLe Lion-d'AngersLe Lion-d'Angers is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.-Geography:The Oudon River forms part of the commune’s southern border before joining the Mayenne River, which forms part of the commune’s eastern border.-References:...
)- VerzéeVerzéeThe Verzée is a long river in the Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire départements, western France. Its source is at Soudan. It flows generally east-southeast...
(in SegréSegréSegré is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.-Geography:The town of Segré is the most southern part of the commune, where the Verzée flows into the Oudon River.-External links:*...
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- Verzée
- Ernée (in Saint-Jean-sur-MayenneSaint-Jean-sur-MayenneSaint-Jean-sur-Mayenne is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.-References:*...
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- Oudon
- Sarthe (near Angers)
- LoirLoirThe Loir is a river in western France. It is a left tributary of the Sarthe River. Its source is in the Eure-et-Loir département, north of Illiers-Combray...
(north of Angers)- Braye (in Pont-de-Braye)
- AigreAigreAigre is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
(near Cloyes-sur-le-LoirCloyes-sur-le-LoirCloyes-sur-le-Loir is a commune on the River Loir, a few kilometres south of the town of Châteaudun in the department of Eure-et-Loir in northern France.-Population:-External links:*...
) - Yerre (near Cloyes-sur-le-Loir)
- Conie (near ChâteaudunChâteaudunChâteaudun is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of Eure-et-Loir.-Geography:Châteaudun is located about 45 km northwest of Orléans, and about 50 km south-southwest of Chartres, on the river Loir, a tributary of the...
) - Ozanne (in BonnevalBonneval, Eure-et-LoirBonneval is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
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- VaigeVaigeThe Vaige is a long river in the Mayenne and Sarthe départements, western France. Its source is in Saint-Léger. It flows generally southeast...
(in Sablé-sur-SartheSablé-sur-SartheSablé-sur-Sarthe, commonly referred to as Sablé, is a commune in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region in west France.-Geography:...
) - VègreVègreThe Vègre is an long river in the Sarthe département, western France. Its source is near Rouessé-Vassé. It flows generally south. It is a right tributary of the Sarthe into which it flows near Avoise.-Communes along its course:...
(in AvoiseAvoiseAvoise is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.-Geography:The Vègre flows southward through the western part of the commune, then flows into the Sarthe River, which forms all of the commune's southern border.The village lies on the right bank...
) - HuisneHuisneThe Huisne is a river is located in France. It is a left tributary of the river Sarthe, which it meets in Le Mans. Its source is near the town Pervenchères, in the Orne department.The Huisne flows through the following départements and towns:...
(in Le MansLe MansLe Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.Its inhabitants are called Manceaux...
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- Loir
- Mayenne (near Angers)
- ThouetThouetThe Thouet is a tributary river of the Loire in the Poitou-Charentes and Pays de la Loire régions of France. The Thouet rises at Secondigny, close to the source of the Sèvre Nantaise, and joins the Loire just to the west of Saumur...
(near SaumurSaumurSaumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc...
)- Dive (near Saint-Just-sur-DiveSaint-Just-sur-DiveSaint-Just-sur-Dive is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.-References:*...
) - LosseLosse (river)Losse is a river of Hesse, Germany.-See also:*List of rivers of Hesse...
(near Montreuil-BellayMontreuil-BellayMontreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town....
) - Argenton (near Saint-Martin-de-SanzaySaint-Martin-de-SanzaySaint-Martin-de-Sanzay is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.-References:*...
) - ThouaretThouaretThe Thouaret is a 52 km long river in France, right tributary of the Thouet. Its source is in the commune Chanteloup. Its course crosses the department of Deux-Sèvres. It flows northeast through the towns of La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent, Chiché and Saint-Varent, finally flowing into the Thouet near...
(near TaizéTaizé, Deux-SèvresTaizé is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France, one of three that share the name, confusing several hundred pilgrims a year.-References:*...
) - Cébron (near Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet)
- Palais (near ParthenayParthenayParthenay is an ancient fortified town and commune in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France, sited on a rocky spur that is surrounded on two sides by the River Thouet...
) - Viette (near Parthenay)
- Dive (near Saint-Just-sur-Dive
- Vienne (in Candes-Saint-MartinCandes-Saint-MartinCandes-Saint-Martin is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. It overlooks the confluence of the Vienne and Loire rivers from a steep hill on the left bank of the Loire, and marks the boundary between the modern departments of Indre-et-Loire to the east, and Maine-et-Loire...
)- Creuse (north of ChâtelleraultChâtelleraultChâtellerault is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in France.It is located to the north of Poitou, and the residents are called Châtelleraudais.-Geography:...
)- GartempeGartempeThe Gartempe is a French river, 205 kilometres long. It is a left tributary of the Creuse River, which it joins in La Roche-Posay. Its source is in the municipality of Peyrabout.Among its tributaries are the Anglin, the Brame and the Semme....
(in La Roche-PosayLa Roche-PosayLa Roche-Posay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Demographics:-References:*...
)- AnglinAnglinThe Anglin is a long river in the Creuse, Indre and Vienne départements in central France. Its source is near Azerables. It flows generally northwest...
(in Angles-sur-l'AnglinAngles-sur-l'AnglinAngles-sur-l'Anglin is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France. It has been selected as one of the official most beautiful villages of France and contains castle ruins dating as far back as the 11th century originally constructed for the Bishop of...
)- SalleronSalleronThe Salleron is a long river in the Haute-Vienne, Vienne and Indre départements, central France. Its source is several small streams which converge in a pond at Azat-le-Ris. It flows generally north...
(in IngrandesIngrandes, IndreIngrandes is a commune in the Indre department in central France.-Geography:The commune is located in the parc naturel régional de la Brenne....
) - BenaizeBenaizeThe Benaize is a long river in the Creuse, Haute-Vienne, Vienne and Indre départements, central France. Its source is near La Souterraine. It flows generally northwest...
(in Saint-Hilaire-sur-BenaizeSaint-Hilaire-sur-BenaizeSaint-Hilaire-sur-Benaize is a commune in the Indre department in central France.-Geography:The commune is located in the parc naturel régional de la Brenne....
) - AblouxAblouxThe Abloux is a long river in the Creuse and Indre départements, central France. Its source is at Bazelat. It flows generally northwest. It is a right tributary of the Anglin into which it flows at Prissac.-Communes along its course:...
(in PrissacPrissacPrissac is a commune in the Indre department in central France.-Geography:The commune is located in the parc naturel régional de la Brenne.The river Abloux flows westward through the southern part of the commune, then flows into the Anglin, which forms all of its south-western border.-References:*...
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- Salleron
- BrameBrameThe Brame is a long river in the Creuse and Haute-Vienne départements, central France. Its source is at La Souterraine. It flows generally west...
(in DarnacDarnacDarnac is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in western France.-Geography:The river Brame forms all of the commune's northern border, then flows into the Gartempe, which forms all of its western border....
) - SemmeSemmeThe Semme is a 50.3 km long river in the Creuse and Haute-Vienne départements, central France. Its source is in Saint-Priest-la-Feuille...
(in DrouxDrouxDroux is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in western France.-Geography:The river Semme forms most of the commune's southwestern border, flows southwest through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Gartempe, which forms the commune's southern...
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- Anglin
- Petite CreusePetite CreuseThe Petite Creuse is a long river in Allier and Creuse départements, in central France. Its source is at Treignat, southeast of the village. It is a left tributary of the Creuse River into which it flows at Fresselines. The river is dammed at several locations creating valley lakes that are...
(in FresselinesFresselinesFresselines is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A tourism and farming village situated some northwest of Guéret, at the junction of the D76 and the D44 roads, where the river Petite Creuse joins the Creuse.-Population:-Sights:* The church of...
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- Gartempe
- ClainClainThe Clain is a 144 km long river in western France, left tributary of the river Vienne. Its source is near Hiesse, in the Charente department.The Clain flows generally north through the following departments and towns:*Charente...
(in Châtellerault)- ClouèreClouèreThe Clouère is a long river in the Charente and Vienne départements, western France. Its source is at Lessac. It flows generally northwest...
(in Château-LarcherChâteau-LarcherChâteau-Larcher is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Geography:The Clouère flows northwesthward through the middle of the commune, forms part of its north-eastern border, then flows into the Clain, which forms its north-western border.-References:*...
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- Clouère
- BrianceBrianceThe Briance is a long river in the Haute-Vienne département, central France. Its source is at La Croisille-sur-Briance. It flows generally northwest...
(in Condat-sur-VienneCondat-sur-VienneCondat-sur-Vienne is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in western France.-Geography:The river Briance forms most of the commune's southern border, then flows into the Vienne, which forms all of its western border....
) - TaurionTaurionThe Taurion , as it is known in Haute-Vienne, or Thaurion, as it is known in Creuse, is a 107 km long river in western France, tributary of the Vienne river....
(in Saint-Priest-TaurionSaint-Priest-TaurionSaint-Priest-Taurion is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in west-central France.-References:*...
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- Creuse (north of Châtellerault
- Indre (east of Candes-Saint-Martin)
- IndroisIndroisThe Indrois is a long river in the Indre and Indre-et-Loire départements, central France. Its source is at Villegouin. It flows generally northwest...
(in Azay-sur-IndreAzay-sur-IndreAzay-sur-Indre is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.-Geography:The Indrois flows westward through the eastern part of the commune, then flows into the Indre....
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- Indrois
- Cher (in VillandryVillandryVillandry is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. The Château de Villandry is located there....
)- SauldreSauldreThe Sauldre is a river in central France, right tributary of the river Cher. Its source is near the village Montigny, southwest of Sancerre. The Sauldre flows generally northwest through the following départements and towns:...
(in Selles-sur-CherSelles-sur-CherSelles-sur-Cher is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department of central France.The name of the commune is known internationally for the goat's cheese, Selles-sur-Cher, that was first made in the village in the 19th century.-Demography:-References:...
)- RèreRèreThe Rère is a long river in the Cher and Loir-et-Cher département, central France. Its source is at Presly. It flows generally west. It is a left tributary of the Sauldre into which it flows at Villeherviers....
(in VilleherviersVilleherviersVilleherviers is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department in central France.-Geography:The Rère flows northwestwad through the eastern part of the commune, then flows into the Sauldre, which flows southwestward through the middle of the commune....
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- Rère
- Arnon (near VierzonVierzonVierzon is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A medium-sized town by the banks of the Cher River with some light industry and an area of forestry and farming to the north...
) - YèvreYèvreThe Yèvre is a river in central France, right tributary of the river Cher. Its source is near the village Gron, east of Bourges. The Yèvre flows generally west through the following towns, all in the département Cher: Baugy, Avord, Saint-Germain-du-Puy, Bourges, Mehun-sur-Yèvre and Vierzon.The...
(in Vierzon)- Auron (in BourgesBourgesBourges is a city in central France on the Yèvre river. It is the capital of the department of Cher and also was the capital of the former province of Berry.-History:...
) - AirainAirainThe Airain or Airin is a long river in the Cher département, central France. Its source is at Nérondes. It flows generally west, with a U shape...
(in Savigny-en-SeptaineSavigny-en-SeptaineSavigny-en-Septaine is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A farming area comprising a village and a couple of hamlets situated some southeast of Bourges, at the junction of the D976 with the D46 and the D66 roads...
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- Auron (in Bourges
- TardesTardes (river)The Tardes is a long river in the Creuse département, central France. Its source is at Basville. It flows generally north. It is a left tributary of the Cher into which it flows between Évaux-les-Bains and Budelière.Its main tributary is the Voueize....
(in Évaux-les-BainsÉvaux-les-BainsÉvaux-les-Bains is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-History:A spa town founded by the Romans in the first century, who developed the thermal baths and called the place “Ivaonum”, possibly after a deity, Ivaos....
)- VoueizeVoueizeThe Voueize is a long river in the Creuse département, central France. Its source is at La Chaussade. It flows generally northeast. It is a left tributary of the Tardes into which it flows at Chambon-sur-Voueize.-Communes along its course:...
(in Chambon-sur-VoueizeChambon-sur-VoueizeChambon-sur-Voueize is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:An area of lakes, forestry and farming comprising a small town and several hamlets, situated at the confluence of the rivers Voueize and Tardes, some southwest of Montlucon near the...
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- Voueize
- Sauldre
- BeuvronBeuvron (Loire)The Beuvron is a river in central France, left tributary of the river Loire. Its source is near the village Coullons, southwest of Gien. The Beuvron flows generally west through the following départements and towns:* Loiret: Cerdon...
(in Chaumont-sur-LoireChaumont-sur-LoireChaumont-sur-Loire is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher département in central France.-See also:* Château de Chaumont* Communes of the Loir-et-Cher department...
)- CossonCossonThe Cosson is a long river in central France, right tributary of the river Beuvron. Its source is near the village Vannes-sur-Cosson, in Sologne. The Cosson flows through the following departments and communes:...
(in Candé-sur-BeuvronCandé-sur-BeuvronCandé-sur-Beuvron is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher département in central France.-Geography:The Cosson river flows southwestward through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Beuvron, which flows westward through the southern part of the commune before to flow into the Loire, which forms...
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- Cosson
- Loiret (in OrléansOrléans-Prehistory and Roman:Cenabum was a Gallic stronghold, one of the principal towns of the Carnutes tribe where the Druids held their annual assembly. It was conquered and destroyed by Julius Caesar in 52 BC, then rebuilt under the Roman Empire...
) - VauviseVauviseThe Vauvise is a long river in the Cher département, central France. Its source is at Nérondes. It flows generally north. It is a left tributary of the Loire into which it flows at Saint-Satur, near Sancerre.-Communes along its course:...
(in Saint-SaturSaint-SaturSaint-Satur is a commune in the Cher department in central France.It is a medieval town near the Loire River in the former province of Berry.-History:...
) - Allier (near NeversNeversNevers is a commune in – and the administrative capital of – the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne region in central France...
)- SiouleSiouleThe Sioule is a long river in central France, left tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the village Orcival, north of Mont-Dore, in the Massif Central. The Sioule has cut a deep gorge, especially in its upper course...
(in La Ferté-HauteriveLa Ferté-HauteriveLa Ferté-Hauterive is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
)- BoubleBoubleThe Bouble is a long river in the Allier and Puy-de-Dôme départements, south central France. Its source is at Gouttières. It flows generally northeast...
(in Saint-Pourçain-sur-SiouleSaint-Pourçain-sur-SiouleSaint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Geography:The commune is located north of Vichy and south of Moulins on the Route nationale 9....
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- Bouble
- DoreDore (France)The Dore is a 141 km long river in central France , right tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the town Saint-Germain-l'Herm, in the Massif Central. The Dore flows generally north through the following towns: Arlanc, Ambert, Courpière, Puy-Guillaume...
(near Puy-GuillaumePuy-GuillaumePuy-Guillaume is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
) - AllagnonAllagnonAllagnon may refer to:* Alagnon - French river* Stéphane Allagnon - French director...
(near JumeauxJumeauxJumeaux is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
) - SenouireSenouireThe Senouire is a long river in the Haute-Loire département, south-central France. Its source is at Sembadel. It flows generally west. It is a right tributary of the Allier into which it flows between Fontannes and Vieille-Brioude, near Brioude....
(near BrioudeBrioudeBrioude is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in the Auvergne region in south-central France. It lies on the banks of the River Allier, a tributary of the Loire.-History:...
) - AnceAnceAnce is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in Aquitaine in south-western France.-References:*...
(in Monistrol-d'AllierMonistrol-d'AllierMonistrol-d'Allier is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.-See also:*Communes of the Haute-Loire department...
) - ChapeaurouxChapeaurouxThe Chapeauroux is a long river in the Lozère and Haute-Loire départements, south-central France. Its source is near Estables, in the Margeride. It flows generally northeast...
(in Saint-Christophe-d'AllierSaint-Christophe-d'AllierSaint-Christophe-d'Allier is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.-Geography:The Chapeauroux forms part of the commune's south-eastern border, then flows into the Allier which forms the commune's north-eastern border.-References:...
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- Sioule
- NièvreNièvre (Loire)The Nièvre is a river in central France, a right tributary of the Loire. It flows through the département Nièvre.Its source in Champlemy. It flows generally south, through Guérigny, Urzy, and empties into the Loire in the town centre of Nevers....
(in NeversNeversNevers is a commune in – and the administrative capital of – the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne region in central France...
) - AcolinAcolinThe Acolin is a long river in France. It is a left tributary of the Loire, which it meets near Decize. It flows through the départements Allier and Nièvre.-Course:...
(near DecizeDecizeDecize is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.-Site:The town is situated on a former island in the Loire at the confluent of the Aron river. The right channel of the Loire was dammed up to reclaim land and now remains as an arm stretching upstream to the centre of town...
) - AronAron (Loire)The Aron is a 105 km long river in central France. It is a right tributary of the Loire, which it meets in Decize. It flows through the département Nièvre.-Course:The source of the Aron is in the commune Crux-la-Ville, about 35 km north-east of Nevers...
(in DecizeDecizeDecize is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.-Site:The town is situated on a former island in the Loire at the confluent of the Aron river. The right channel of the Loire was dammed up to reclaim land and now remains as an arm stretching upstream to the centre of town...
)- AlèneAlèneThe Alène is a long river in the Nièvre département, central France. Its source is at Poil, about west of the village, in the parc naturel régional du Morvan. It flows generally west...
(in Cercy-la-TourCercy-la-TourCercy-la-Tour is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.-Geography:The village is located in the middle of the commune, where the river Alène joins the Aron.-Demographics:...
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- Alène
- BesbreBesbreThe Besbre is a river in central France, left tributary of the river Loire. Its source is on the mountain Puy de Montoncel, northeast of Thiers, in the Massif Central...
(near Dompierre-sur-BesbreDompierre-sur-BesbreDompierre-sur-Besbre is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
) - ArrouxArrouxThe Arroux is a river in central France, right tributary of the river Loire. Its source is east of Arnay-le-Duc, in Côte-d'Or. The Arroux flows generally south through the following départements and towns:* Côte-d'Or: Arnay-le-Duc...
(in DigoinDigoinDigoin is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.The junction of the Canal du Centre and the Canal latéral à la Loire is near Digoin.-Geography:...
)- BourbinceBourbinceThe Bourbince is an long river in the Saône-et-Loire département, in central eastern France. Its source is at Montcenis. It flows generally southwest...
(in DigoinDigoinDigoin is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.The junction of the Canal du Centre and the Canal latéral à la Loire is near Digoin.-Geography:...
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- Bourbince
- ArconceArconceThe Arconce is a long river in the Saône-et-Loire département, central France. Its source is in Mary, southwest of the village. It is a right tributary of the Loire into which it flows at Varenne-Saint-Germain, northwest of the village....
(in Varenne-Saint-GermainVarenne-Saint-GermainVarenne-Saint-Germain is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Arconce flows north-northwestward through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Loire, which forms parts of the commune's western border.-References:*...
) - Lignon du ForezLignon du ForezThe Lignon du Forez is a long river in the Loire department, east-central France. Its source is near Chalmazel. It flows generally east. It is a left tributary of the Loire into which it flows near Feurs.-Communes along its course:...
(in FeursFeursFeurs is a commune in the Loire department and in the Rhône-Alpes region in central France.The inhabitants of Feurs are called Foréziens.-History:The name Feurs derives from the Roman name of the town Forum Segusiavorum...
) - Furan (in Andrézieux-BouthéonAndrézieux-BouthéonAndrézieux-Bouthéon is a commune of the Loire department in central France.-See also:* Saint-Étienne - Bouthéon Airport* Furan River* ASF Andrézieux* HEF Groupe*Communes of the Loire department...
) - Lignon du VelayLignon du VelayThe Lignon du Velay is a long river in the Ardèche and Haute-Loire départements, south-central France. Its source is near Chaudeyrolles. It flows generally north...
(in Monistrol-sur-LoireMonistrol-sur-LoireMonistrol-sur-Loire is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.It is the birthplace of former Roman Catholic archbishop Armand-François-Marie de Charbonnel-See also:*Communes of the Haute-Loire department...
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