Sioule

Sioule
The bridge over the Sioule in Menat.
Country	France
Basin features
Main source	Massif Central 1,090 m (3,580 ft)
River mouth	Allier 222 m (728 ft) 46°21′57″N 3°19′11″E / 46.36583°N 3.31972°E / 46.36583; 3.31972 (Allier-Sioule)Coordinates: 46°21′57″N 3°19′11″E / 46.36583°N 3.31972°E / 46.36583; 3.31972 (Allier-Sioule)
Progression	Allier→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean
Basin size	2,468 km2 (953 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length	167 km (104 mi)
Discharge	Average rate: 26 m3/s (920 cu ft/s)

The Sioule is a 167 kilometres (104 mi) long river in central France, left tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the village Orcival, north of Mont-Dore, in the Massif Central. The Sioule has cut a deep gorge, especially in its upper course. The Sioule flows generally northeast through the following départements and towns:

The Sioule (in the Central of France ) flows into the river Allier at La Ferté-Hauterive, 10 km (6 mi) north of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule.

Its main tributaries are the Sioulet and the Bouble.

The Fades viaduct, the tallest bridge in France, is located on the Sioule.