Cians
| Cians | |
|---|---|
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Cians Gorge | |
| Basin | |
| Progression | Var→ Mediterranean Sea |
| Main source |
Maritime Alps 44°7′29″N 7°0′12″E / 44.12472°N 7.00333°E |
| River mouth | Var 43°56′50″N 6°59′17″E / 43.94722°N 6.98806°ECoordinates: 43°56′50″N 6°59′17″E / 43.94722°N 6.98806°E |
| Countries | France |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 25 km (16 mi) |
The Cians is a mountain river that flows through the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. Its source is in the mountains north of Beuil, and it flows into the Var in Touët-sur-Var.
The “Grimacing human face” : some strange pareidolia in the Gorges du Cians.
The Cians flows though the following communes:
This river runs through a canyon of red shale, named "Gorges du Cians", with formations of eroded rock.
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