Oust

Oust
Basin
Progression VilaineAtlantic Ocean
Main source Brittany
River mouth Vilaine
47°37′50″N 2°5′49″W / 47.63056°N 2.09694°W / 47.63056; -2.09694 (Vilaine-Oust)Coordinates: 47°37′50″N 2°5′49″W / 47.63056°N 2.09694°W / 47.63056; -2.09694 (Vilaine-Oust)
Watershed area 3,630 km²
Countries France
Physiognomy
Length 137 km
Avg. discharge 25 m³/s

The Oust (Breton: Oud) is a river in Brittany, France, right tributary of the Vilaine. Its source is in the hills between Corlay and Quintin. It flows generally southeast, through the following départements and towns:

The Oust flows into the river Vilaine in Redon. The part of the Oust between Rohan and Redon has been made navigable for small ships, and forms part of the Canal de Nantes à Brest.

The river Arz is among its tributaries.

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