Scarpe (river)

The Scarpe (French pronunciation: [skaʁp]) is a river in the Hauts-de-France region of France. It is a left-bank tributary of the river Escaut (Scheldt). It is 94 km (58 mi) long. The source of the river is at Berles-Monchel near Aubigny-en-Artois. It flows through the towns of Arras, Douai and Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. The river ends at Mortagne-du-Nord where it flows into the Scheldt. Scarpe Mountain in Alberta, Canada, was named after the river. The navigable waterway and its coal barges also feature in the novels by 19th century author Émile Zola.

Scarpe
The Scarpe at Douai
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationPas-de-Calais
  elevation101 m (331 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Scheldt
  coordinates
50°29′59″N 3°26′49″E
Length94 km (58 mi)
Basin size1,322 km2 (510 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionScheldtNorth Sea
Official nameVallées de la Scarpe et de l'Escaut
Designated2 February 2020
Reference no.2405
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