Sioule
Sioule | |
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The bridge over the Sioule in Menat. | |
Basin | |
Progression | Allier→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
Main source | Massif Central |
Source elevation | 1,090 m (3,580 ft) |
River mouth |
Allier 46°21′57″N 3°19′11″E / 46.36583°N 3.31972°ECoordinates: 46°21′57″N 3°19′11″E / 46.36583°N 3.31972°E |
Mouth elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
Watershed area | 2,468 km² |
Countries | France |
Physiognomy | |
Length | 167 km |
Avg. discharge | 26 m³/s |
The Sioule is a 167 kilometres (104 mi) long river in central France, left tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the village Orcival, north of Mont-Dore, in the Massif Central. The Sioule has cut a deep gorge, especially in its upper course. The Sioule flows generally northeast through the following départements and towns:
The Sioule (in the Central of France ) flows into the river Allier at La Ferté-Hauterive, 10 km (6 mi) north of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule.
Its main tributaries are the Sioulet and the Bouble.
The Fades viaduct, the tallest bridge in France, is located on the Sioule.
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