Arroux

The Arroux is a river in central France. It is a right tributary of the Loire. It is 128.1 km (79.6 mi) long.[1] Its source is east of Arnay-le-Duc, in Côte-d'Or. The Arroux flows generally south through the following departments and towns:

Arroux
The Arroux in Autun
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBurgundy
Mouth 
  location
Loire
  coordinates
46°29′24″N 3°57′33″E
Length128.1 km (79.6 mi)
Basin size3,174 km2 (1,225 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average32 m3/s (1,100 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLoireAtlantic Ocean

The Arroux flows into the river Loire near Digoin, the main tributaries are the Ternin (48 km) and the Bourbince (82 km).

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