Sioule

Sioule
The bridge over the Sioule in Menat.
Country France
Physical characteristics
Main source Massif Central
1,090 m (3,580 ft)
River mouth Allier
222 m (728 ft)
46°21′57″N 3°19′11″E / 46.36583°N 3.31972°E / 46.36583; 3.31972 (Allier-Sioule)Coordinates: 46°21′57″N 3°19′11″E / 46.36583°N 3.31972°E / 46.36583; 3.31972 (Allier-Sioule)
Length 167 km (104 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    26 m3/s (920 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression Allier→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean
Basin size 2,468 km2 (953 sq mi)

The Sioule is a 167 kilometres (104 mi) long river in central France, a left tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the village of Orcival, north of Mont-Dore, in the Massif Central. The Sioule has cut a deep gorge, especially in its upper course. The Sioule flows generally northeast through the following departments and towns:

The Sioule flows into the river Allier at La Ferté-Hauterive, 10 km (6 mi) north of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule.

Its main tributaries are the Sioulet and the Bouble.

The Fades viaduct, the tallest bridge in France, is located on the Sioule.

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