Clarence | |
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Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Main source | Picardie |
River mouth |
Lys 50°38′16″N 2°38′45″E / 50.63778°N 2.64583°ECoordinates: 50°38′16″N 2°38′45″E / 50.63778°N 2.64583°E |
Length | 32 km (20 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Lys→ Scheldt→ North Sea |
The Clarence is a river in northern France whose 32-kilometre (20 mi) course crosses the département of Pas-de-Calais.
Its source is near the village of Sains-lès-Pernes. It flows through the communes of Sachin, Pernes, Calonne-Ricouart, Calonne-sur-la-Lys and Gonnehem, finally joining the Lys near Merville.
It has two tributaries, the Nave and the Grand Nocq.
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