Sevron
Encyclopedia
The Sevron is a 54.6 km (33.9 mi) long river
in the Ain
and Saône-et-Loire
départements, eastern France
. Its source is at Meillonnas
. It flows generally north-northwest. It is a left tributary of the Solnan
into which it flows at Varennes-Saint-Sauveur
.
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 Ain
Ain
Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged geographic situation...
and Saône-et-Loire
Saône-et-Loire
Saône-et-Loire is a French department, named after the Saône and the Loire rivers between which it lies.-History:When it was formed during the French Revolution, as of March 4, 1790 in fulfillment of the law of December 22, 1789, the new department combined parts of the provinces of southern...
départements, 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 at Meillonnas
Meillonnas
Meillonnas is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Sevron has its source in the commune; it crosses the village and forms part of the commune's northern border....
. It flows generally north-northwest. It is a left tributary of the Solnan
Solnan
The Solnan is a long river in the Ain and Saône-et-Loire départements, eastern France. Its source is at Verjon, in the Jura Mountains. It flows generally north-northwest...
into which it flows at Varennes-Saint-Sauveur
Varennes-Saint-Sauveur
Varennes-Saint-Sauveur is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Sevron flows northward through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Solnan, which forms part of the commune's north-eastern border. The Sâne Morte forms most of...
.
Départements and communes along its course
This list is ordered from source to mouth:- Ain: MeillonnasMeillonnasMeillonnas is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Sevron has its source in the commune; it crosses the village and forms part of the commune's northern border....
, Treffort-CuisiatTreffort-CuisiatTreffort-Cuisiat is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.Treffort and Cuisiat were merged in 1972.-Population:-External links:**...
, Saint-Étienne-du-BoisSaint-Étienne-du-Bois, AinSaint-Étienne-du-Bois is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Sevron forms part of the communes's eastern border then flows northwestward through the commune.-Population:-References:*...
, BényBényBény is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The bief du Lignon forms the commune's southeastern border, then flows into the Solnan, which forms most of its northeastern border....
, MarbozMarbozMarboz is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:...
, PirajouxPirajouxPirajoux is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Solnan forms most of the commune's eastern border. The Sevron forms parts of the commune's western border.-Population:...
, BeaupontBeaupontBeaupont is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:Beaupont is located 28 km north of Bourg-en-Bresse and about 100 km from Lyon. The Solnan forms most of the commune's eastern border. The Sevron forms the commune's western border.-Population:...
, CormozCormozCormoz is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Sâne Morte forms the commune's western border. The Sevron forms the commune's eastern border.-Population:...
, - Saône-et-Loire: Varennes-Saint-SauveurVarennes-Saint-SauveurVarennes-Saint-Sauveur is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Sevron flows northward through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Solnan, which forms part of the commune's north-eastern border. The Sâne Morte forms most of...
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