Besbre
| Besbre | |
|---|---|
 The Besbre at Jaligny-sur-Besbre | |
| Basin | |
| Progression | Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Main source | Massif Central |
| River mouth |
Loire 46°33′10″N 3°43′54″E / 46.55278°N 3.73167°ECoordinates: 46°33′10″N 3°43′54″E / 46.55278°N 3.73167°E |
| Watershed area | 762 km2 (294 sq mi) |
| Countries | France |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 103 km (64 mi) |
The Besbre is a river in central France, left tributary of the river Loire. Its source is on the mountain Puy de Montoncel, northeast of Thiers, in the Massif Central. The Besbre flows generally north through the following départements and towns:
The Besbre flows into the river Loire 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Dompierre-sur-Besbre.
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