Loing
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The Loing is a 142 km long river
in central France
, a left tributary
of the Seine
. Its source is in Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing
, in the south of the Yonne
département.
The Loing flows into the Seine in Saint-Mammès
, near Moret-sur-Loing
. The part of the Briare Canal
between Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses
and Montargis runs parallel to the Loing.
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 central 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...
, a left tributary
Tributary
A tributary or affluent is a stream or river that flows into a main stem river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean...
of the Seine
Seine
The Seine is a -long river and an important commercial waterway within the Paris Basin in the north of France. It rises at Saint-Seine near Dijon in northeastern France in the Langres plateau, flowing through Paris and into the English Channel at Le Havre . It is navigable by ocean-going vessels...
. Its source is in Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing
Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing
Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-References:*...
, in the south of the Yonne
Yonne
Yonne is a French department named after the Yonne River. It is one of the four constituent departments of Burgundy in eastern France and its prefecture is Auxerre. Its official number is 89....
département.
The Loing flows into the Seine in Saint-Mammès
Saint-Mammès
Saint-Mammès is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * * *...
, near Moret-sur-Loing
Moret-sur-Loing
Moret-sur-Loing is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.The town was a source of inspiration for Monet, Renoir and Sisley.-Twin towns:...
. The part of the Briare Canal
Briare Canal
The Canal de Briare is one of the oldest canals in France. It is the first summit level canal in Europe that was built using pound locks, connecting the Loire and Seine valleys. It is 57km long and is part of the Bourbonnais route from Saint-Mammès on the Seine to Chalon-sur-Saône on the Saône River...
between Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses
Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses
Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-Geography:The commune is located some west of Auxerre and is crossed by the Loing and the Briare Canal.-References:*...
and Montargis runs parallel to the Loing.
Départements and communes it runs through
- YonneYonneYonne is a French department named after the Yonne River. It is one of the four constituent departments of Burgundy in eastern France and its prefecture is Auxerre. Its official number is 89....
: Sainte-Colombe-sur-LoingSainte-Colombe-sur-LoingSainte-Colombe-sur-Loing is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-References:*...
, Saint-Sauveur-en-PuisayeSaint-Sauveur-en-PuisayeSaint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-Personalities:It is the birth place of the writer Colette. A museum dedicated to her life and work is housed in her childhood home.-References:*...
, Moutiers-en-PuisayeMoutiers-en-PuisayeMoutiers-en-Puisaye is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-References:*...
, Saint-FargeauSaint-FargeauSaint-Fargeau is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-Personalities:*In the early years of the reign of Louis XIV, the château was the home to his exiled cousin, the wealthy Anne Marie Louise d'Orléans. She lived in the château of the town, giving the building its...
, Saint-Martin-des-ChampsSaint-Martin-des-Champs, YonneSaint-Martin-des-Champs is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-References:*...
, Saint-PrivéSaint-Privé, YonneSaint-Privé is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-References:*...
, BléneauBléneauBléneau is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-References:*...
, Rogny-les-Sept-ÉclusesRogny-les-Sept-ÉclusesRogny-les-Sept-Écluses is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.-Geography:The commune is located some west of Auxerre and is crossed by the Loing and the Briare Canal.-References:*...
- LoiretLoiretLoiret is a department in north-central FranceThe department is named after the river Loiret, a tributary of the Loire. The Loiret is located wholly within the department.- History :...
: Dammarie-sur-LoingDammarie-sur-LoingDammarie-sur-Loing is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
, Sainte-Geneviève-des-BoisSainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, LoiretSainte-Geneviève-des-Bois is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-Geography:The villages lies in the middle of the commune, on the right bank of the Talot, which forms part of the commune's northern border, then flows into the Loing, which forms the commune's eastern...
, Châtillon-ColignyChâtillon-ColignyChâtillon-Coligny is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.The Loing and the Briare Canal run through the town.-See also:*Communes of the Loiret department*Raynald of Châtillon...
, MontbouyMontbouyMontbouy is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loiret department...
, MontcressonMontcressonMontcresson is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
, Conflans-sur-LoingConflans-sur-LoingConflans-sur-Loing is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loiret department...
, AmillyAmilly, LoiretAmilly is a commune and town in the Loiret department in north-central France.-Main sights:*Church of St. Martin *Castles of Varenne and of the Bourgoins *Bardin Watermill*Museum of Folk Art-See also:...
, MontargisMontargisMontargis is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. The town is located about south of Paris and east of Orléans in the Gâtinais....
, Châlette-sur-LoingChâlette-sur-LoingChâlette-sur-Loing is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-Hydrography:The commune is crossed by two rivers, the Loing and the Solin, and three canals, the Canal du Loing, the Canal de Briare and the Canal d'Orléans.-See also:...
, CepoyCepoyCepoy is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
, GirollesGirolles, LoiretGirolles is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
, Fontenay-sur-LoingFontenay-sur-LoingFontenay-sur-Loing is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loiret department...
, NargisNargis, LoiretNargis is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. It is situated along the Loing river, a tributary of the Seine river.-External links:*...
, DordivesDordivesDordives is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
- Seine-et-MarneSeine-et-MarneSeine-et-Marne is a French department, named after the Seine and Marne rivers, and located in the Île-de-France region.- History:Seine-et-Marne is one of the original 83 departments, created on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution in application of the law of December 22, 1789...
: Château-LandonChâteau-LandonChâteau-Landon is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * *...
, Souppes-sur-LoingSouppes-sur-LoingSouppes-sur-Loing is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * * * *...
, La Madeleine-sur-LoingLa Madeleine-sur-LoingLa Madeleine-sur-Loing is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * *...
, PolignyPoligny, Seine-et-MarnePoligny is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* *...
, Bagneaux-sur-LoingBagneaux-sur-LoingBagneaux-sur-Loing is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * *...
, Saint-Pierre-lès-NemoursSaint-Pierre-lès-NemoursSaint-Pierre-lès-Nemours is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * *...
, NemoursNemoursNemours is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-Geography:Nemours is located on the Loing and its canal, c...
, Montcourt-FromonvilleMontcourt-FromonvilleMontcourt-Fromonville is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:** * *...
, Grez-sur-LoingGrez-sur-LoingGrez-sur-Loing is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in north-central France.-People:It is located 70 km south of Paris and is notable for the artists and musicians who have lived or stayed there...
, Bourron-MarlotteBourron-MarlotteBourron-Marlotte is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. In the second half of the 19th century, it was visited by several impressionist painters including Alfred Sisley, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Cézanne.-External links:* * *...
, Montigny-sur-LoingMontigny-sur-LoingMontigny-sur-Loing is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * * *...
, La GenevrayeLa GenevrayeLa Genevraye is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * *...
, ÉpisyÉpisyÉpisy is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * *...
, ÉcuellesÉcuelles, Seine-et-MarneÉcuelles is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:** * *...
, Moret-sur-LoingMoret-sur-LoingMoret-sur-Loing is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.The town was a source of inspiration for Monet, Renoir and Sisley.-Twin towns:...
, Saint-MammèsSaint-MammèsSaint-Mammès is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * * *...
, Veneux-les-SablonsVeneux-les-SablonsVeneux-les-Sablons is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Ile-de-France region in north-central France.It is located near Moret-sur-Loing.-External links:* * *...
Tributaries
- Left tributaries: SolinSolin RiverThe Solin is a long river in the Loiret département, north-central France. Its source is at Le Moulinet-sur-Solin, south of the village. It flows generally north-northeast...
, PuiseauxPuiseaux RiverThe Puiseaux is a small river in the Loiret department, central France, left tributary of the Loing. Its source is in the commune of Les Choux. It flows north to Montargis, where it empties into the Loing. It is unrelated to the commune of Puiseaux.... - Right tributaries: LunainLunainThe Lunain is a long river in the Yonne and Seine-et-Marne départements in north-central France. It is a tributary off the right bank of the Loing.Its source is in Yonne, less than south-west of Égriselles-le-Bocage...
, OuanneOuanne RiverThe Ouanne is an long river in central France, a right tributary of the Loing. Its source is near the small town Ouanne, about southwest of Auxerre...
, AveyronAveyron (Loing)The Aveyron is a long river in France, right tributary of the Loing.Its course crosses the following départements and communes:*Yonne: Champcevrais*Loiret: Le Charme, Saint-Maurice-sur-Aveyron, La Chapelle-sur-Aveyron, Montbouy...