Dronne
For the French officer and politician, see Raymond Dronne.
| Dronne | |
|---|---|
 The Dronne at the rapids near Champs-Romain | |
| Basin | |
| Progression | Isle→ Dordogne→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Main source | Massif Central |
| Source elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
| River mouth |
Isle 45°2′15″N 0°8′54″W / 45.03750°N 0.14833°WCoordinates: 45°2′15″N 0°8′54″W / 45.03750°N 0.14833°W |
| Countries | France |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 201 km (125 mi) |
| Avg. discharge | 25.1 m3/s (890 cu ft/s) |
The Dronne is a 201-kilometre (125 mi) long river in southwestern France, right tributary of the Isle. Its source is in the north-western Massif Central, east of the town of Châlus (south-west of Limoges) at an elevation of 510 metres (1,670 ft). It flows south-west through the following départements and towns:
- Haute-Vienne
- Dordogne: Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière, Brantôme, Ribérac
- Charente: Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
- Charente-Maritime
- Gironde: Coutras
The Dronne flows into the Isle in Coutras.
Among its tributaries are the Lizonne and the Côle.
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