Besbre

Besbre
The Besbre at Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Country France
Physical characteristics
Main source Massif Central
River mouth Loire
46°33′10″N 3°43′54″E / 46.55278°N 3.73167°E / 46.55278; 3.73167 (Loire-Allier)Coordinates: 46°33′10″N 3°43′54″E / 46.55278°N 3.73167°E / 46.55278; 3.73167 (Loire-Allier)
Length 103 km (64 mi)
Basin features
Progression LoireAtlantic Ocean
Basin size 762 km2 (294 sq mi)

The Besbre is a river in central France, a left tributary of the river Loire. Its source is on the mountain of Puy de Montoncel, northeast of Thiers, in the Massif Central. The Besbre flows generally north, through the following departments and towns:

The Besbre flows into the river Loire 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Dompierre-sur-Besbre.

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