Dore (river)
| Dore | |
|---|---|
 upstream of Olliergues | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Massif Central |
| Mouth | |
• location | Allier |
• coordinates | 46°0′34″N 3°28′26″E / 46.00944°N 3.47389°E |
| Length | 141 km (88 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,523 km2 (588 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 20 m3/s (710 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Allier→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
The Dore is a 141 km long river in central France in the department of Puy-de-Dôme. It is a right tributary of the Allier. Its source is near the town of Saint-Germain-l'Herm in the Massif Central. The Dore flows generally north, through the following towns: Arlanc, Ambert, Courpière, and Puy-Guillaume. The Dore flows into the Allier 6 km north of Puy-Guillaume.
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