Sèvre Niortaise
Sèvre Niortaise | |
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![]() The Sèvre Niortaise near Niort | |
Native name | La Sèvre niortaise |
Basin | |
Main source | Deux-Sèvres |
Source elevation | 150 m |
River mouth |
Atlantic Ocean 46°18′35″N 1°7′45″W / 46.30972°N 1.12917°WCoordinates: 46°18′35″N 1°7′45″W / 46.30972°N 1.12917°W |
Countries | France |
Physiognomy | |
Length | 158 km |
Avg. discharge | 44 m³/s |
The Sèvre Niortaise is a river in western France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Its source is in the Deux-Sèvres département, near Sepvret, north of Melle.
It flows through the following départements and towns:
It flows into the Atlantic Ocean in Bourg-Chapon, north of the city La Rochelle. The largest city along the river is Niort, hence the name Sèvre niortaise (distinguishing it from the Sèvre Nantaise).
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