The Aron (French pronunciation: [aʁɔ̃]) is a 103.8-kilometre (64.5 mi) long river in central France.[1] It is a right tributary of the Loire, which it meets at Decize. It flows through the department of Nièvre.

Aron
Aron (Loire) is located in France
Aron (Loire)
Aron (Loire) is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Aron (Loire)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Loire
 • coordinates
46°50′12″N 3°27′9″E / 46.83667°N 3.45250°E / 46.83667; 3.45250
Length103.8 km (64.5 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLoireAtlantic Ocean

Course

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The source of the Aron is in the commune of Crux-la-Ville, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-east of Nevers. It flows in a southerly direction, through the towns of Châtillon-en-Bazois and Cercy-la-Tour, and empties into the Loire at Decize. For much of its length, from Châtillon-en-Bazois to Decize, the river flows parallel to the Canal du Nivernais.

Among its tributaries is the Alène.

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Aron (K17-0300)".