Thouet

The Thouet (French pronunciation: [twɛ]) is a tributary of the Loire in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Pays de la Loire regions of western France. The Thouet rises at Secondigny, close to the source of the Sèvre Nantaise, and joins the Loire just to the west of Saumur. It is 142.6 km (88.6 mi) long, and drains an area of 3,396 km2 (1,311 sq mi).

Thouet
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  location
Loire
  coordinates
47°16′47″N 0°6′38″W
Length142 km (88 mi)
Basin size3,396 km2 (1,311 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLoireAtlantic Ocean

The river's name derives from the ancient Gallic word for tranquil.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.