Arroux

Arroux

The Arroux in Autun.
Basin
Progression Loire→ Atlantic Ocean
Main source Burgundy
River mouth Loire
46°29′24″N 3°57′33″E / 46.49000°N 3.95917°E / 46.49000; 3.95917Coordinates: 46°29′24″N 3°57′33″E / 46.49000°N 3.95917°E / 46.49000; 3.95917
Watershed area 3,174 km2 (1,225 sq mi)
Countries France
Physiognomy
Length 132 km (82 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    32 m3/s (1,100 cu ft/s)

The Arroux is a river in central France, right tributary of the river Loire. Its source is east of Arnay-le-Duc, in Côte-d'Or. The Arroux flows generally south through the following départements and towns:

The Arroux flows into the river Loire near Digoin, the main tributaries are the Ternin (48 km) and the Bourbince (82 km).

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