Bienne (river)

Bienne
The Bienne at Saint-Claude
Location
Country	France
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Ain
• coordinates	46°19′58″N 5°38′14″E / 46.3329°N 5.6372°E / 46.3329; 5.6372Coordinates: 46°19′58″N 5°38′14″E / 46.3329°N 5.6372°E / 46.3329; 5.6372
Length	68.8 km (42.8 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Ain→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea

The Bienne is a 68.8 km (42.8 mi) long river in the Jura and Ain departments of eastern France.^[1] Its source is near Prémanon, Jura. It passes through the towns Morez and Saint-Claude. It discharges into the reservoir Lac de Coiselet, which is drained by the Ain, near Dortan.

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