Odet

Odet
The Odet at high tide.
Country France
Physical characteristics
Main source Brittany
River mouth Atlantic Ocean
47°51′45″N 4°6′9″W / 47.86250°N 4.10250°W / 47.86250; -4.10250 (Atlantic Ocean-Odet)Coordinates: 47°51′45″N 4°6′9″W / 47.86250°N 4.10250°W / 47.86250; -4.10250 (Atlantic Ocean-Odet)
Length 62.7 km (39.0 mi)
Basin features
Basin size 724 km2 (280 sq mi)

The Odet is a river in western France (Finistère department), which runs from Saint-Goazec (near Leuhan, in the Montagnes Noires of Brittany) into the Atlantic Ocean at Bénodet. The name of the town of Bénodet comes from the river; ben means river mouth in Breton.

The river runs past, or through, the towns of Bénodet, Combrit, Plomelin, Quimper, Ergué-Gabéric, Briec-de-l'Odet, Langolen, Coray, Trégourez, Leuhan and Saint-Goazec. It is 62.7 km (39.0 mi) long and its basin area is 724 km2 (280 sq mi).[1]

The river is popular with kayakers.

References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Odet (J4--0190)".


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