Aron (Loire)

Coordinates: 46°50′12″N 3°27′9″E / 46.83667°N 3.45250°E / 46.83667; 3.45250
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Aron
Aron (Loire) is located in France
Aron (Loire)
Aron (Loire) is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Aron (Loire)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Loire
 • coordinates
46°50′12″N 3°27′9″E / 46.83667°N 3.45250°E / 46.83667; 3.45250
Length103.8 km (64.5 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLoireAtlantic Ocean

The Aron (French pronunciation: [aʁɔ̃]) is a 103.8-kilometre (64.5 mi) long river in central France.[1] It is a right tributary of the Loire, which it meets at Decize. It flows through the department of Nièvre.

Course[edit]

The source of the Aron is in the commune of Crux-la-Ville, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-east of Nevers. It flows in a southerly direction, through the towns of Châtillon-en-Bazois and Cercy-la-Tour, and empties into the Loire at Decize. For much of its length, from Châtillon-en-Bazois to Decize, the river flows parallel to the Canal du Nivernais.

Among its tributaries is the Alène.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Aron (K17-0300)".