Dore (river)
For the river in Herefordshire, England, see River Dore.
Dore | |
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upstream of Olliergues | |
Basin | |
Progression | Allier→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
Main source | Massif Central |
River mouth |
Allier 46°0′34″N 3°28′26″E / 46.00944°N 3.47389°ECoordinates: 46°0′34″N 3°28′26″E / 46.00944°N 3.47389°E |
Watershed area | 1,523 km² |
Countries | France |
Physiognomy | |
Length | 141 km |
Avg. discharge | 20 m³/s |
The Dore is a 141 km long river in central France (département Puy-de-Dôme), right tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the town Saint-Germain-l'Herm, in the Massif Central. The Dore flows generally north through the following towns: Arlanc, Ambert, Courpière, Puy-Guillaume. The Dore flows into the river Allier 6 km north of Puy-Guillaume.
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