Bourbre
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The Bourbre is a 72.2 km (44.9 mi) long river
in the Isère
and Rhône départements, central eastern France
. Its source is in Burcin
. It flows generally north-northwest. It is a left tributary of the Rhone
into which it flows at Chavanoz
.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in the Isère
Isère
Isère is a department in the Rhône-Alpes region in the east of France named after the river Isère.- History :Isère is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Dauphiné...
and Rhône départements, central eastern France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Its source is in Burcin
Burcin
Burcin is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
. It flows generally north-northwest. It is a left tributary of the Rhone
Rhône
Rhone can refer to:* Rhone, one of the major rivers of Europe, running through Switzerland and France* Rhône Glacier, the source of the Rhone River and one of the primary contributors to Lake Geneva in the far eastern end of the canton of Valais in Switzerland...
into which it flows at Chavanoz
Chavanoz
Chavanoz is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows northward through the eastern part of the commune, then flows into the Rhone....
.
Départements and communes along its course
This list is ordered from source to mouth:- Isère: BurcinBurcinBurcin is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, ChâbonsChâbonsChâbons is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre forms part of the commune's south-eastern bordern, then flows northward through the eastern part of the commune....
, VirieuVirieuVirieu is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France. It is also called Virieu-sur-Bourbre.-External links:* *...
, BlandinBlandinBlandin is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-References:*...
, PanissagePanissagePanissage is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, ChélieuChélieuChélieu is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows northeastward through the eastern part of the commune and forms part of its north-eastern border....
, ChassignieuChassignieuChassignieu is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, Le PassageLe Passage, IsèreLe Passage is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
, Saint-OndrasSaint-OndrasSaint-Ondras is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-References:*...
, Saint-André-le-GazSaint-André-le-GazSaint-André-le-Gaz is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-References:* **...
, FitilieuFitilieuFitilieu is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, La Bâtie-MontgasconLa Bâtie-MontgasconLa Bâtie-Montgascon is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
, Saint-Didier-de-la-TourSaint-Didier-de-la-TourSaint-Didier-de-la-Tour is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France. It is often referred to as "La Cassola", due to the river that runs through it, which has waters coloured similarly due to the mineral composition of the area's rocks....
, Saint-Clair-de-la-TourSaint-Clair-de-la-TourSaint-Clair-de-la-Tour is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows westward through the middle of the commune and crosses the village.-References:*...
, La Tour-du-PinLa Tour-du-PinLa Tour-du-Pin is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows westward through the southern part of the commune and crosses the town.-References:*...
, Saint-Jean-de-SoudainSaint-Jean-de-SoudainSaint-Jean-de-Soudain is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows westward through the middle of the commune and crosses the village.-References:*...
, RochetoirinRochetoirinRochetoirin is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, CessieuCessieuCessieu is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows westward through the middle of the commune and crosses the village....
, Sérézin-de-la-TourSérézin-de-la-TourSérézin-de-la-Tour is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
, RuyRuy, IsèreRuy is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, Nivolas-VermelleNivolas-VermelleNivolas-Vermelle is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, Bourgoin-JallieuBourgoin-JallieuBourgoin-Jallieu is a commune in the Isère department of south-eastern France.It lies 35 kilometres to the east-southeast of the city of Lyon. Its inhabitants are called Berjalliens.-Geography:...
, L'Isle-d'AbeauL'Isle-d'AbeauL'Isle-d'Abeau is a commune to France in the department of Isère, at thirty kilometres from Lyon in the plain of Dauphiné.-Ville:This little city was grow with the creation the new city...
, Vaulx-MilieuVaulx-MilieuVaulx-Milieu is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, VillefontaineVillefontaineVillefontaine is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, La VerpillièreLa VerpillièreLa Verpillière is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
, Saint-Quentin-FallavierSaint-Quentin-FallavierSaint-Quentin-Fallavier is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-References:*...
, ChamagnieuChamagnieuChamagnieu is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, Satolas-et-BonceSatolas-et-BonceSatolas-et-Bonce is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department... - Rhône: Colombier-SaugnieuColombier-SaugnieuColombier-Saugnieu is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre forms part of the commune's eastern border.* Zone served by -References:*...
- Isère: Tignieu-JameyzieuTignieu-JameyzieuTignieu-Jameyzieu is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
, Charvieu-ChavagneuxCharvieu-ChavagneuxCharvieu-Chavagneux is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.The Bourbre forms most of the commune's eastern border.-People:* Jean Djorkaeff, French professional football player...
, Pont-de-ChéruyPont-de-ChéruyPont-de-Chéruy is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows northward through the middle of the commune and crosses the town.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
, ChavanozChavanozChavanoz is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows northward through the eastern part of the commune, then flows into the Rhone....
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