Sarthe (river)
| Sarthe | |
|---|---|
 The Sarthe between Morannes and Chemiré-sur-Sarthe | |
| Native name | La Sarthe |
| Basin | |
| Progression | Maine→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Main source | Perche |
| Source elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| River mouth |
Maine 47°29′35″N 0°32′34″W / 47.49306°N 0.54278°WCoordinates: 47°29′35″N 0°32′34″W / 47.49306°N 0.54278°W |
| Watershed area |
7,864 km2 (3,036 sq mi)* *excluding Loir |
| Countries | France |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 313 km (194 mi) |
| Avg. discharge | 80 m3/s (2,800 cu ft/s)* |
The Sarthe is a river in western France. Together with the river Mayenne it forms the river Maine, which is a tributary to the river Loire.
Its source is in the Orne département, near Moulins-la-Marche. It flows generally southwest, through the following départements and towns:
- Orne: Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe, Alençon
- Sarthe: Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, Beaumont-sur-Sarthe, Le Mans, Sablé-sur-Sarthe
- Maine-et-Loire: Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe, Tiercé, Angers
A few kilometres after its confluence with the river Loir, it joins the Mayenne, north of the city Angers. Its two main tributaries are the Èvre and the Huisne.
The Sarthe at Le Mans
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