Seudre
Seudre | |
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The Seudre near Saujon | |
Native name | La Seudre |
Country | France |
Basin | |
Main source | Charente-Maritime |
River mouth |
Atlantic Ocean 45°48′5″N 1°8′33″W / 45.80139°N 1.14250°WCoordinates: 45°48′5″N 1°8′33″W / 45.80139°N 1.14250°W |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 68 km (42 mi) |
The Seudre is a river in the Charente-Maritime département, southwestern France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Its source is near Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge. It flows northwest through Saint-André-de-Lidon, Saujon and La Tremblade. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Marennes. The lower course of the Seudre is brackish, and is used for oyster farming.
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