Truyère

The Truyère (French pronunciation: [tʁy.jɛːʁ]) is a 167-kilometre (104 mi) long river in south-western France, right tributary of the Lot River. Its source is in the south-western Massif Central, north of Mende. It flows generally west through the following départements and towns:

Truyère
The Truyère in Entraygues-sur-Truyère.
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMassif Central
  elevation1,450 m (4,760 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Lot
  coordinates
44°38′37″N 2°33′45″E
Length167 km (104 mi)
Basin size3,300 km2 (1,300 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average60 m3/s (2,100 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLotGaronneGironde estuaryAtlantic Ocean
Tributaries 
  leftBès
  rightGoul

The Truyère flows into the Lot in Entraygues-sur-Truyère. Its main tributaries are the Bès near Albaret-le-Comtal, and the Goul near Saint-Hippolyte.

The Truyère feeds several reservoirs, like the Lac de Grandval and the Lac de Barrage de Sarrans, to supply hydroelectricity.

The Garabit Viaduct, built by Gustave Eiffel, spans the Truyère near Ruynes-en-Margeride.

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