Vienne (Normandy)
Vienne | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Beauval-en-Caux |
• elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Saâne in Gueures |
• coordinates | 49°50′N 0°57′E / 49.833°N 0.950°ECoordinates: 49°50′N 0°57′E / 49.833°N 0.950°E |
Length | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Saâne→ English Channel |
The Vienne is a small river in Normandy, France, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) in length,[1] It is a right tributary of the Saâne flowing through the department of Seine-Maritime.
Geography[]
The Vienne has its source in the Pays de Caux in the territory of the commune of Beauval-en-Caux. Taking a northward journey, it flows through the communes of Saint-Mards, Lamberville, Bacqueville-en-Caux, Hermanville, Lammerville and Thil-Manneville before joining the Saâne at Gueures. Like most other rivers in the region, the Vienne is classified as a first class river, offering anglers the chance to catch trout and salmon.
Bibliography[]
- Albert Hennetier, Aux sources normandes: Promenade au fil des rivières en Seine-Maritime, Ed. Bertout, Luneray, 2006 ISBN 2867436230
See also[]
References[]
Categories:
- Rivers of France
- Rivers of Normandy
- Rivers of Seine-Maritime
- Coastal basins of the English Channel in France
- Seine-Maritime geography stubs
- France river stubs