Azergues
The Azergues is a river in the Rhône department, in eastern France. It is a right tributary of the Saône, which it joins in Anse. It is 62.4 km (38.8 mi) long.[1] Its source is in the Beaujolais hills, near Chénelette. The Azergues flows through the following towns: Lamure-sur-Azergues,[2] Le Bois-d'Oingt, Chessy, Châtillon, Chazay-d'Azergues and Anse.[1]
| Azergues | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Saône |
• coordinates | 45°56′30″N 4°43′45″E |
| Length | 62 km (39 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Saône→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
Etymology
It has been suggested that the name Azergues comes from the Arabic "Azrek" (أزرق), which means blue.[3]
References
- Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Azergues (U46-0400)".
- "Le portail des territoires et des citoyens - Géoportail". Geoportail.fr. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
- http://www.guichetdusavoir.org/viewtopic.php?t=26073
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