Besbre
The Besbre is a river in central France, a left tributary of the Loire. Its source is on the mountain of Puy de Montoncel, northeast of Thiers, in the Massif Central. The Besbre flows generally north, through the following departments and towns:
Besbre | |
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The Besbre at Jaligny-sur-Besbre | |
Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Massif Central |
Mouth | |
• location | Loire |
• coordinates | 46°33′10″N 3°43′54″E |
Length | 103 km (64 mi) |
Basin size | 762 km2 (294 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
The Besbre flows into the river Loire 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Dompierre-sur-Besbre.
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