The Nièvre (IPA: [njɛvʁ] ) is a river in central France, a right tributary of the Loire. It flows through the département Nièvre.[1]
Nièvre | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Burgundy |
Mouth | |
• location | Loire |
• coordinates | 46°59′5″N 3°9′32″E / 46.98472°N 3.15889°E |
Length | 49.6 km (30.8 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
Its source is in Champlemy. It flows generally south, through Guérigny, Urzy, and empties into the Loire in the town centre of Nevers.
References
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