Isle (river)

The Isle (Occitan: Eila) is a 255-kilometre (158 mi) long river in south-western France, right tributary of the Dordogne.[1] Its source is in the north-western Massif Central, near the town Nexon (south of Limoges). It flows south-west through the following départements and towns:

Isle
Isle River in Périgueux
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationPlateau de Millevaches
Mouth 
  location
Dordogne
  coordinates
44°54′56″N 0°14′57″W
Length255 km (158 mi)
Basin size7,700 km2 (3,000 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average90 m3/s (3,200 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionDordogneGironde estuaryAtlantic Ocean

It flows into the Dordogne in Libourne. Among the tributaries of the Isle are the Auvézère, the Loue, the Beauronne and the Dronne.[1]

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