Sèvre Niortaise | |
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The Sèvre Niortaise near Niort
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Native name | La Sèvre niortaise |
Country | France |
Basin features | |
Main source |
Deux-Sèvres 150 m (490 ft) |
River mouth |
Atlantic Ocean 46°18′35″N 1°7′45″W / 46.30972°N 1.12917°WCoordinates: 46°18′35″N 1°7′45″W / 46.30972°N 1.12917°W |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 158 km (98 mi) |
Discharge |
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The Sèvre Niortaise is a river in western France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Its source is in the Deux-Sèvres département, near Sepvret, north of Melle.
It flows through the following départements and towns:
It flows into the Atlantic Ocean in Bourg-Chapon, north of the city La Rochelle. The largest city along the river is Niort, hence the name Sèvre niortaise (distinguishing it from the Sèvre Nantaise).