Aube (river)
| Aube | |
|---|---|
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| Country | France |
| Basin | |
| Main source |
Champagne-Ardenne 47°45′37″N 5°7′29″E / 47.76028°N 5.12472°E |
| River mouth |
Seine 48°33′26″N 3°43′3″E / 48.55722°N 3.71750°ECoordinates: 48°33′26″N 3°43′3″E / 48.55722°N 3.71750°E |
| Progression | Seine→ English Channel |
| Basin size | 3,600 km2 (1,400 sq mi) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 248 km (154 mi) |
| Discharge |
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The Aube is a river in France, right tributary of the Seine. It is 248 kilometres (154 mi) long. The river gives its name to the Aube département.
Its source is in the Haute-Marne département, on the plateau of Langres, near the town Auberive. It flows through the départements Haute-Marne, Côte-d'Or, Aube, and Marne. It flows into the river Seine near Marcilly-sur-Seine. Cities along the river include Bar-sur-Aube and Arcis-sur-Aube.
Main tributaries
- Aubette
- Aujon
- Landon
- Voire
- Ravet
- Meldançon
- Puits
- Huitrelle
- Herbissonne
- Barbuise
- Salon
- Superbe
Departments and towns crossed
- Haute-Marne: Auberive
- Côte-d'Or: Montigny-sur-Aube
- Aube: Bar-sur-Aube, Brienne-le-Château, Ramerupt, Arcis-sur-Aube
- Marne: Anglure
See also
References
External links
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Media related to Aube River at Wikimedia Commons
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