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Ouvèze

Coordinates: 43°59′23″N 4°51′9″E / 43.98972°N 4.85250°E / 43.98972; 4.85250 (Rhône-Ouvèze)
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Ouvèze
Roman bridge over the Ouvèze in Vaison-la-Romaine.
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationFrench Prealps
 • elevation830 m (2,720 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Rhône
 • coordinates
43°59′23″N 4°51′9″E / 43.98972°N 4.85250°E / 43.98972; 4.85250 (Rhône-Ouvèze)
Length93 km (58 mi)
Basin size910 km2 (350 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionRhôneMediterranean Sea

The Ouvèze is a river in southern France and left tributary of the Rhône.[1] It rises in the southern French Prealps (the Baronnies), in the commune of Montauban-sur-l'Ouvèze. It flows into the Rhône in Sorgues, north of Avignon. Its length is 93 km (58 mi).[1] The Sorgue is one of its tributaries.

The Ouvèze passes through the following départements and towns:

References

  1. ^ a b Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau (V6--0200)".