It flows through the territory of France. Loire: the longest river in France

Almost all rivers in France flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The source is the Massif Central, the Pyrenees or the Alps. And at the same time, all the rivers of this country are incredibly beautiful.

Hay

The total length of the river is 776 kilometers. The source of the Seine is in the east of the country, in Burgundy. It is the Seine that conventionally divides Paris into two parts. The right bank has long been the focus of trade, and the left bank is beauty and education.

On the right Parisian bank of the Seine are located:

• Louvre;
• Tuileries garden;
• Champs Elysees;
• the Egyptian obelisk in the Place de la Concorde;
• Zvezda square;
• Triumphal Arch.

It is on the right bank of the Seine that the snow-white Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacre Coeur temple) is located. You can find her on the hill of Montmartre.

The left bank of the Seine in Paris is:

• Eiffel Tower on the Champ de Mars;
• House of the Invalides, where Napoleon's remains are buried;
• Luxembourg Gardens;
• Latin Quarter and Sorbonne University;
• famous boulevards Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel.

It is imperative to take a sightseeing trip along the Seine on a steamer. The ships of the oldest cruise line in the country, Bateaux-Mouches, are at your service here. The river is very calm and the trip will take place in the most comfortable conditions.

Garonne

The Garonne River belongs to two states - France and Spain. Its source is in the Pyrenees, and it flows into the waters of the Bay of Biscay.

Garonne is not calm. Originating in the Pyrenees, the Garonne worked its way through southwestern France. The cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse are forced to put up with a wayward river, which has a habit of constantly overflowing its banks, arranging grandiose floods.

Sights:

• Bordeaux - the city has a huge number of historic buildings that are World Heritage Sites;
• The "pink city" of Toulouse, which received such a romantic name because of the numerous buildings built of pink bricks;
• Agen - the city has a huge number of museums and buildings dating back to the XII-XIII centuries.

Loire

The Loire is considered the most beautiful river in France, and its valley is famous not only for its excellent wines, but also for its many ancient castles and palaces. Indeed, the river valley, in particular, the area between the cities of Nantes and Orleans, is decorated with dozens of ancient castles. That is why, remembering France, it is absolutely impossible not to think about the Loire.

The source of the river is located in the department of Ardèche (south of France) on Mount Gerbier-de-Jonc. Then the river goes quietly to Orleans, after which the most famous place of its valley is located. Starting from here and ending with the place of its confluence with the ocean - everywhere before the eyes of travelers, magnificent castles and palaces of a bygone era appear.

• Rona
  River in Switzerland and France. Length - 812 km, basin area - 98,000 km². Average water consumption - 1780 m³ / s. The source of the river is in the Swiss canton of Valais on the Rhone glacier in the Lepontine Alps, at an altitude of 1753 m.At first, the Rhone flows mainly to the southwest, flowing upstream through Lake Geneva, then, passing Lyon, turns south, passing through the Rhone lowland, reaches the Gulf of Lyon in the Mediterranean. At the mouth, it forms a delta with two branches west of Marseille. The delta area exceeds 12 thousand km².
• Garonne
  River in France and Spain. It begins in the Pyrenees (source - at an altitude of 1872 m), flows into the Bay of Biscay of the Atlantic Ocean. Within the Pyrenees it flows in a narrow deep valley, has a steep dip (the angle of incidence is about 67 degrees), below it is a typical flat river with a well-developed valley; the width near the city of Bordeaux is up to 500 m. Below Bordeaux it merges with the Dordogne River and forms the Gironde estuary about 75 km long.
• Maas
  River in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Length - 925 km, basin area - 36 thousand km². The river originates on the Langres plateau in France, flows north to Sedan and Charleville-Mezieres, then passes through the territory of Belgium. At Namur it turns northeast, flows west of the Ardennes, after Liege turns north. In the Netherlands, it flows north to Venlo, then turns west. It connects with the Rhine arm, forming a common delta and empties into the North Sea.
• Dordogne
  River in the south of France. The river originates in the mountains of the Massif Central at the top of the Puy-de-Sancy near the resort town of Mont-Dore, flows about 500 km through the regions of France, and flows into the Garonne north of Bordeaux, forming together the estuary of the Gironde. It is one of the few rivers that ebb and flow.
• Sona
  River in the east of France, right tributary of the Rhone. Length 482 km, basin area 29,950 km². Average water consumption is 410 m³ / s. The river originates from the Lorraine city of Viemenil, flows mainly to the south - southwest, and flows into the Rhone near Lyon.
• Charente
  River in the southwest of France. It flows through the departments of Haute Vienne, Vienne, Charente and Charente-Maritime, empties into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Rochefort. In the past, the river was used for commercial shipping, but with the advent of faster modes of transport, it fell into disrepair by the middle of the 20th century. It is currently used for river tourism. The fairway of the river has been restored up to Angoulême.
• Adur
  A river in southwestern France, flows through the Hautes-Pyrenees, Atlantean Pyrenees, Landes and Gers departments. The length of the river is 335 km, the basin area is 16,927 km². The river is navigable to the city of Saint-Sever, but has lost its significance as a transport artery.
• Somme
  River in the north of France. Length - 245 km, basin area - 5.5 thousand km². The river originates from the town of Fonsom (department of Aisne, flows mainly to the west, flows into the English Channel, forming an estuary (Somme Bay). It is fed mainly by rain; the average water discharge near the mouth is about 45 m³ / s. Runoff changes little during the year The river is navigable almost along its entire length.
• Vilen
  River in Brittany, western France. The source of the river is in the department of Mayenne. Vilen flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the town of Treigir in the department of Morbihan. The Vilen River (225 km) is one of the largest, flowing directly into the ocean, its basin is 960,000 hectares; at its headwaters it is part of the connecting water system between Saint-Malo and Rennes; its main tributary (right) is the Ult River (150 km). The Guérande Peninsula separates the estuaries of Vilaine and the Loire.
• Od
  The river in the south of France is 224 km long. It mainly flows through the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The river gave its name to the department of Aude.
• Rhine
  major river in Western Europe, flows into the North Sea. It flows through the territory of 6 states: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, the Netherlands. The length of the river is 1233 km. It originates in the Alps at an altitude of 2412 m. The basin area is about 185 thousand km².
• Scheldt
  River in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Length - 430 km, basin area - 35.5 thousand km². The Scheldt originates in Picardy, in the Ardennes Mountains, divides into the East and West Scheldt, flows into the North Sea, forming an estuary (West Scheldt). The main tributaries are Lis and Rupel. The length of the navigable section is 340 km.
• Orne
  A river in northwestern France, flows through the Lower Normandy region (Orne and Calvados departments). It flows into the English Channel 13 km north-north-east of the city of Caen.
• Sevres Niorthez
  River in western France in the regions of Poitou-Charentes and Pays de la Loire. The source of the river is located near the town of Sepvre in the department of Deux-Sèvres. Sevre Niorthez flows through the town of Niort, and then its course becomes the main waterway in the Poitou swamps. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean, the mouth of the river is located opposite the island of Re. Sevres Niorthez is navigable for 100 kilometers downstream.
• Blavet
  River in France. The river flows through the French region of Brittany. Length - 149 km. The river originates east of the Bula-Pestiviens commune in the Côte d'Armor department, flows through the Saint-Nicolas-du-Peland and Guarec communes, crosses the border with the Morbihan department, then through the Pontivy, Ennebon communes, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean within the city Lorient. The food is mainly rain-fed.
• Ero
  The river in the Herault department of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the south of France is 160 km long. It originates on Mount Egual, in the south of the Cévennes massif. It flows through the Gard department, then crosses from north to south the Hérault department, to which it gives its name, and flows into the Mediterranean Sea at the city of Agde.
• He
  River in France. The source of the river is located in the Lueyuec commune of the Gengang district of the Côte d'Armor department in the Brittany region. It flows into the Brest Bay.
• Orb
  A 136 km long river in the Herault department of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the south of France. The source of the r. The Orb is located in the Eskandorg Mountains and flows into the Mediterranean Sea at Valras-Plage. The river bed crosses the mountain ranges of the southern part of the Massif Central: Eskandorg in the west, Black Mountain in the east and then in the north, as well as the Faugeres mountains before reaching the Beziers valley.
• Vir
  A river in Lower Normandy with a length of 128 km, flowing through the departments of Calvados and the Channel, including through the cities of Vir, Saint-Lo and Isigny-sur-Mer, and flows into the Grand Vay Bay of the English Channel at the border of these departments.
• Lehr
  River in southwestern France in Aquitaine (Gascony). Length - 119 km. The sources of the river are in Landakh, then the channel is directed to the north-west, where it flows into the Arcashon Bay. The river is the result of the confluence of two tributaries - the Grand-Ler and the Petit-Ler. The river flows through the Landa department.
• Arzhans
  River in France. Located in the south of the country. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. A river with winter floods, from December to March, inclusive, the maximum is in January-February. The lowest water level in the river is summer, from July to September inclusive. Length 116 km. The basin area is 2600 km².
• Var
  River in the southeast of France. The length is 120 km, the average water consumption is up to 100 m³ / s. Var originates from the village of Antron in the Alpes-Maritimes department, at an altitude of about 1800 meters. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea between Nice and Saint-Laurent-du-Var.
• Oti
  River in West Africa. The Pendjari River flows through the territories of Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo and Ghana. Its origins are in the Atakora Mountains, Benin. The river flows first to the north, then turns to the southwest. In the area of ​​the Benin-Burkina Faso-Togo border triangle, the Pendjari crosses the state border of Benin and Burkina Faso. Then it flows through northern Togo in a southwest direction and enters the territory of Ghana. Here the river flows directly south, along the Togo-Ghana border, alternating between Ghanaian and Togolese territories. It flows into Lake Volta on the territory of Ghana.
• Rance
  A river in the northwestern part of France, a transport artery. Length - 102 km, basin area - 1195 km². The food is mainly rain-fed, the level rises from November to March, in summer there is a short low-water period. Average water consumption is about 12 m³ / s.
• Golaud
  The largest river in Corsica. The length of the river is about 90 km, the basin area is 926 km². The source of the river is located at an altitude of 1991 m above sea level south of the Paya-Orba and Tafunatu mountains, then the river flows mainly in the northeast direction, after which it flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea in the territory of the Ventzolaska commune (20 km south of Bastia).
• A
  River in France. Length - 89 km. The catchment area is 1215 km². Located in the north of the country. The source is located near the village of Burt. It flows into the North Sea. Winter flood on the river from December to March inclusive (maximum in January-February). The lowest water level occurs in the period from July to September inclusive. The city of Saint Omer is located on the river.
• Tavignano
  River in France, on the island of Corsica. The length of the river is about 89 km, the basin area is 625 km². The source of the river is located at an altitude of 1743 m above sea level south of the Monte Cinto mountain, then the river flows mainly in the eastern direction, after which it flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
• Tesh
  A river in Russia, flows in the Kemerovo region. The mouth of the river is located 74 km from the mouth along the left bank of the Kondoma River. The river is 13 km long.
• Breul
  The river in Germany, flows through the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, river index 2726. The area of ​​the river basin is 212.709 km². The total length of the river is 45.1 km. The height of the source is 368 m. The height of the mouth is 67 m.
• Seol
  A river in Russia, flows in the Komi Republic. The mouth of the river is located 552 km along the left bank of the Mezen River. The river is 14 km long.
• Sedr
  River in the southwest of France. It flows through the Charente-Maritime department, empties into the Atlantic Ocean at the Maren-Oleron. The length of the river is 68 km. Its catchment area is 855 km².
• Taravo
  River in France, on the island of Corsica. The length of the river is about 66 km, the basin area is 331 km². The source is located north of the Monte Grosso mountain at an altitude of almost 1,580 meters above sea level. Further, the river flows mainly in the southwest direction, after which it flows into the Mediterranean Sea. A river with winter floods, from December to March, inclusive, the maximum is in January-February. The lowest water level in the river is summer, from July to September inclusive.
• Ore
  River in Germany, left tributary of the Elbe. The river originates in Ohrdorf, north of Wolfsburg (Lower Saxony), flows mainly to the southeast. In the upper reaches, it serves as the border between the states of Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt (up to Ebisfelde-Weferlingen), and from 1949 to 1990 the same section of the river was part of the state border between the FRG and the GDR. It flows into the Elbe in the Rogetz commune north of Magdeburg. The river basin area is 1503 km². The total length of the river is 103 km. The height of the source is 75 m. The height of the mouth is 35 m. In Saxony-Anhalt, the Central German Canal runs parallel to the river. Part of the Aller and Åre river basin, as well as part of the canal, is part of the Droemling Nature Park, created in 1990.

France has a unique geographical location - from all sides it is protected from external elements, thanks to which delightful paradises are presented to the eye.

Among the amazing fabulous beauty, there are no less delightful rivers. There are many of them in France. But first, a little about the geographical location and the magnificent mountains.

Geography: mountains of France

In France, there are such famous mountains as the Alps (they stretch to the south for 370 km from the north) and Mont Blanc (height 4807 meters). The latter has the highest peak in Europe.

The thickest forests grow in the Jura mountains, located next to the Alps.

The Pyrenees are uniquely natural with Germany and stretch from west to east for 430 km (the height reaches up to 3000 meters).

In the center of the country, there are the Puy de Sancy peaks (height 1886 m). In these areas, the beautiful rivers in France begin their long journey.

Moreover, there are mountains that divide the country into different climatic zones. These are the peaks of the Cévennes (the western regions have a humid climate, the eastern ones are drier).

There are also the Vosges mountains (about 1400 m high) and the Ardennes (no higher than 700 m).

Rivers

Almost all rivers in France begin in the Central Mountain Range and flow out to the Mediterranean Sea or the Atlantic Ocean.

Traveling along this amazing beauty of the river gives you the opportunity to enjoy the fabulous landscapes of its banks, where you can see the luxurious old medieval palaces with the most unique architecture and curious history.

A little more about Laura

A distinctive feature in comparison with other rivers not only in France, but also in Europe is its peculiar course. It is fast and slow. Sometimes its waters are collected in huge streams, and then again spill over into numerous branches.

The river is also rapids, but this does not interfere with using it for navigation. Along it, back in the Middle Ages, Mediterranean goods were transported to England downstream on special rafts-barges, which were subsequently taken to the forest. On the way back, the goods were transported by land.

France: cities, rivers, economy

This country is surprisingly rich in water resources. Rivers here are of great energy and transport importance. They provide uninterrupted water supply to cities and other settlements, and also play an important role in agriculture. Here it is appropriate to recall the process of irrigation - water supply to the fields.

With all this, different territories of the country are not completely equally provided with water. For example, the Mediterranean regions are experiencing a deficit, which negatively affects the development of the economy of these regions.

Rivers in France (most of them) originate in the center of the country, so they are of no small importance to the economy.

Shipping here is one of the most affordable and cheapest modes of transport. Thanks to him, economic ties are maintained not only between French regions, but also with neighboring countries, in particular, with Germany through

A small number of southern vineyards and cereal fields are supported by river irrigation.

In addition, rivers, like others, contribute to the widespread development of tourism. So, in France, more than a thousand river cruises, boat trips, rafting, etc. are performed every day.

Thousands of rivers flow through the territory of France. All flows either into the Atlantic Ocean (including the English Channel) or into the Mediterranean Sea. Offhand, many will immediately name the Seine, the Loire, some will remember that the Rhine also crosses the country. Most of the names will not say anything to the average man in the street. Traveling along French rivers, however, may well leave a pleasant impression. After all, these are not just geographical objects: large cities are located on them, and many significant historical events have taken place on their shores. On the rivers themselves there are many interesting hydraulic structures, some of which are quite ancient and are real monuments of architecture and engineering.

The largest and most beautiful rivers in France

Loire

The longest among the French rivers: more than 1000 km. On the banks of the Loire and its tributaries, there are hundreds of castles of different eras, both in the form of ruins and completely intact, and even residential ones, turned into museums. You can get acquainted with them during a special tour of the Valley of Castles, during which you can visit large French cities scattered along the banks of the river: Nantes, Angers, Orleans and others.

Hay

The fifth largest, but the most famous river, because the Romans founded Lutetius on it, which later became Paris. An insidious river with a deceptively quiet character, which has flooded the capital more than once. It is believed that a tourist visiting Paris is simply obliged to stroll along its promenade and have a cup of coffee, looking at its calm waters. Until recently, it was considered the dirtiest river in Europe, but the French managed to restore its ecology.

Rona

Length - 812 km, originates on the Rhone glacier in Switzerland. There are several castles and ancient churches along the banks, so you can get some impressions on a cruise along the Rhone. True, there are so many of them that you will not be able to visit them all, but you can admire the ancient architecture from the board of the liner. The tour usually starts in Lyon and ends at the port of Saint Louis, where the Mediterranean begins.

Garonne

Length - 647 km, starts in the Spanish Pyrenees. Passes through the historic center of Bordeaux, there are even special mini-cruises for sightseeing in the provincial capital on board. Along the banks of the Garonne, there are many wineries and cognac houses, where you can visit for tasting the exquisite wines and real cognac for which this province is famous.

Maas

Length - 925 km, starts on the French plateau Langres, crosses Belgium, the Netherlands. On the Meuse are the ancient cities of France: Liege, Verdun, Namur, Sedan. In the First World War, large-scale battles of the Kaiser's troops with the French took place here, so a significant part of the excursions along the river is dedicated to the Unknown War.In each city there are huge thematic museums, where visitors will be told about dramatic events of a century ago.

Dordogne

Length - 472 km, starts at the top of Puy de Sancy. The river valley is a real tourist paradise. Small resort towns along its banks offer guests a vacation in picturesque places, gastronomic excursions and the opportunity to visit hundreds of castles and chateaux, including Castelnau with a huge museum of medieval wars. It is the birthplace of foie gras, fine wines, truffles and original dishes (fillet, stuffed neck) of duck.

Sona

The tributary of the Rhone is 473 km long. A quiet "wild" river, ideal for romantic boat trips. Fishing tourism is also developed here, since Sona, unlike most French reservoirs, is ecologically clean and practically untouched by humans, not counting a few locks. Ideal for swimming thanks to its sandy beaches. Also along the banks there are a number of small castles available for excursions.

Charente

The length is 381 km. Previously an important transport artery, the Charente River has now lost this status. Now, unhurried boat excursions are held here, with an indispensable stop in the city of Cognac located on its shore. It is here that the famous drink is produced. Here you can watch the production of real cognac and, of course, taste the wonderful amber liquid aged in local oak barrels.

Adur

The length is 335 km. It is known for the resort of Bagnères de Bigorr located on it. There are thermal mineral springs that provide healing water to the restored Roman baths - thermae. There is also the Pyrenees National Park with the possibility of accommodating tourists in a camping. In the river valley, in the hottest summer months, temperatures rarely exceed 30 degrees.

Somme

The length is 245 km. Here the offensive operation of the Franco-British troops took place in the First World War. On both banks, traces of that grandiose battle have been preserved: trenches, scraps of wire barriers, dugouts. The battle path of tanks also began here. People come here to wander around the battlefields and visit museums, in the expositions of which both the first "mechanical monsters" and weapons and household items of the soldiers of the long-thundered war are presented.

Vilen

The length is 225 km. There is practically no commercial shipping here, mainly tourist trips on small boats with calls to small communal towns on the banks, mainly in Rennes. There is a huge Rennes Cathedral in the Gothic style, an excellent botanical garden. The main attraction is the fully automated metro with 15 stations.

Od

The length is 225 km. Its source is the alpine lake of the same name. The river is very fast, commercial shipping is completely absent here, but tourists can make small cruises on small boats. Od is attractive with incredibly beautiful landscapes and small towns along the banks, as if transferred from the paintings of the nineteenth century and ancient stone bridges.

Rhine

The total length is 1325 km, in France - only 188 km. Part of the river forms the state border with Germany, Liechtenstein. There are no large cities on the Rhine banks; its entire valley is mainly industrial areas. In addition to castles and ancient churches, people come here to see the mines, salt mines and the remains of the famous Maginot Line, converted for tourist visits.

Orne

The length is 170 km. Quiet, shallow river, the main attraction is the Kansk castle, rebuilt by William the conqueror, Norman Switzerland is the ecotourism center of Normandy. Tourists are expected to take river boat trips along the picturesque Clessie Cliffs and visit the grandiose limestone quarries, the material from which was transported to England for the construction of the Tower of London.

Sevres Niorthez

The length is 158 km, of which 100 km are navigable. Here is the city of Niort, people come here to see the grandiose dungeon in the Romanesque style, erected by Henry II in the XII century. The castle has been turned into a museum of antiquity and the Middle Ages. Among the exhibits are items from the pre-Roman Gallic era, the period of Roman rule and the heyday of chivalry. From the first bronze swords of the Celts to the ceremonial armor of the French nobility.

Blavet

The length is 149 km. For navigation of small ships, only the lower reaches are available, the rest is exclusively by boats. There are three small communes along the banks, founded in the early Middle Ages. In the town of Pontivy, tourists visit the castle of the Roan family, turned into a medieval museum dedicated to the history of the Brittany region, in Guarec - an ancient chapel and a hunting lodge of the century before last.

Ero

The length is 147 km. Mountain river flowing through the gorge of the Sevennes massif. There are only two main attractions: the Devil's Bridge, more than 600 years old, near the village of Olarge, with which one shocking French artist was married. And the medieval river mill, which has become a museum, is a solid monumental building that has retained its functionality to this day.

Orb

The length is 136 km. This is a mountain river, smoothly turning into a flat one. Small tours on small boats are carried out along its quiet part. In addition to the stunning landscapes of its unspoilt shores and cozy villages, tourists will find ancient stone bridges and the town of Beziers. It is literally packed with old buildings: a cathedral, churches, a Roman amphitheater, a medieval market and a quiet cemetery with gloomy crypts.

Vir

The length is 128 km. The river is not wide, quiet. A dozen towns full of attractions are scattered along the banks. Although the settlements are very tiny, each has a cozy hotel for tourists and experienced guides for excursions in the surrounding area. There are no large castles and monumental structures, but plenty of medieval churches, monasteries and the ruins of ancient Gallic and Roman settlements.

Rance

The length is 103 km. Water transport artery with access to the English Channel. Tourists visit here the Plouer-siu-Rance commune, and in particular, the young castle of Ville-Houchet of the 17th century. Also nearby is the Bel Evan Covered Passage, an excavation site for local residents from the Neolithic era. The exhibition features primitive stone tools, simple utensils, religious objects and ancient paintings.

Loire river

Here is the answer to the question. The longest river in France is the Loire River, its length is 1,020 kilometers and not less than centimeters. The river basin area is 115,120 square kilometers.

The Loire flows through Roanne, Nevers, Orleans, Blois, Tours, Angers, Nantes and even empties into the Atlantic Ocean - this happens near Saint-Nazaire.

There is a valley near the Loire River, which has many beautiful architectural complexes of palaces, castles and cities, in fact - this is all together a whole history, or rather a volume of the history of France.

For example, for example, you can take a castle called Chinon, which was built by the river Vienne. Henry II lived in this castle - he was the first king of England. The power of the British ended precisely in the Loire Valley, at which time King Philip-Augustus 2 took Chinon by storm.

Medieval towers

Of course, the Loire Valley is a very eventful place, everywhere the names of any kings appear here. But in fact, she is famous not only for them, but also for the art of the Renaissance.

Medieval towers, which were previously intended for special occasions, such as war, have become castles that are worthy of even the Sleeping Beauty herself. The Loire Valley is also the center of arts and fashion itself. Here they used to constantly listen to music, watch different pictures, put on performances, write poetry and read novels. She is the best valley because she is a muse for everyone. The most beautiful women lived in the Loire Valley.

The Loire is the longest river in France, it is also called the “royal river”, and its valley was nicknamed “the royal garden of France” and “wedding dress of France”.

The Loire River has always been the best waterway that leads from the center of the country to the ocean. It was along this path that ships passed from the ocean to the heart of the country. Currently, it is still navigable, but now they do not reach the center of the country, because the authorities have banned it.

Garden of france

After the snow melts, the Loire River can become as much as half as much, and less. In the heat, on the contrary, it becomes much smaller and dries up, which even in some places you can easily wade.

The Loire gardens have very good fertile soil, which made it the "garden of France". Also wines, fruits and even cheeses are very famous here.

Not everyone knows about the regime of the river. In fact, in the fall and winter, the river begins to replenish with Mediterranean precipitation and rainfall. In the spring, oceanic rains, but in the summer it is almost never replenished, but on the contrary begins to dry out.

Loire tributary - the Allieu river

The most important and main tributary of the Loire is the Allieux. Height above sea level is 172 meters. In Orleans, in places where there is a lot of rainfall, the river becomes wider and here it loses its waters in debris buds. Also, the Loire River crosses the Touraine, it is here that the richest cultures occur. There are already small villages in this area. Livestock is raised in these villages, but only in the hills, as people are afraid of flooding. The hills are bordered by white sandstone and contain various dwellings and cellars. And the sandstone terraces are covered with vineyards.

Approximately sixteen kilometers from Nantes, the Loire goes out rapidly into the Atlantic, near the city of Saint-Nazaire, it is here that the wide mouth of the river stretches for 35 kilometers.

On the right bank of the river, there are the Grand Brier swamps. It is the Loire that forms this beautiful Orleans valley. This valley is very popular with tourists, because it is very beautiful there.