Saulx (river)
| Saulx | |
|---|---|
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| Country | France |
| Basin | |
| River mouth |
Marne 48°44′34″N 4°34′54″E / 48.74278°N 4.58167°ECoordinates: 48°44′34″N 4°34′54″E / 48.74278°N 4.58167°E |
| Progression | Marne→ Seine→ English Channel |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 115 km (71 mi) |
The Saulx is a 115 km long river in France, right tributary of the Marne. Its source is near the village Germisay. It flows generally northwest, through the following départements and towns:
- Haute-Marne: Effincourt
- Meuse: Montiers-sur-Saulx, Stainville
- Marne: Sermaize-les-Bains, Pargny-sur-Saulx, Vitry-le-François
The Saulx flows into the Marne in Vitry-le-François. Its main tributaries are the Ornain and the Chée. The part of the Marne-Rhine Canal between Vitry-le-François and Sermaize-les-Bains runs parallel to the Saulx.
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