Oust

Oust
Oust river in Josselin
Country France
Physical characteristics
Main source Brittany
River mouth Vilaine
47°37′50″N 2°5′49″W / 47.63056°N 2.09694°W / 47.63056; -2.09694 (Vilaine-Oust)Coordinates: 47°37′50″N 2°5′49″W / 47.63056°N 2.09694°W / 47.63056; -2.09694 (Vilaine-Oust)
Length 145 km (90 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    25 m3/s (880 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression Vilaine→ Atlantic Ocean
Basin size 3,630 km2 (1,400 sq mi)

The Oust (Breton: Oud) is a river in Brittany, France, right tributary of the Vilaine. It is 145 km (90 mi) long.[1] Its source is in the hills between Corlay and Quintin. It flows generally southeast, through the following départements and towns:

The Oust flows into the river Vilaine in Redon. The part of the Oust between Rohan and Redon has been made navigable for small ships, and forms part of the Canal de Nantes à Brest.

The rivers Arz and Aff are among its tributaries.

References

  1. ↑ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Oust (J8--0230)".


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