Arnon (France)
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The Arnon is a river
in central France
, left tributary of the river Cher
. Its source is near the village Préveranges
, west of Montluçon
. The Arnon flows generally north through the following départements and towns:
The Arnon flows into the river Cher near Vierzon
.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in central France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, left tributary of the river Cher
Cher River
The Cher is a river in central France, left tributary to the river Loire. Its source is in the Creuse département, north-east of Crocq. It joins the river Loire in Villandry, west of Tours....
. Its source is near the village Préveranges
Préveranges
Préveranges is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A large farming area comprising the village and many hamlets situated by the banks of the small river Joyeuse, some south of Bourges, at the junction of the D10 with the D120 road. The commune is bordered to...
, west of Montluçon
Montluçon
Montluçon is a commune in central France. It is the largest commune in the Allier department, although the department's préfecture is located in the smaller town of Moulins. Its inhabitants are known as Montluçonnais...
. The Arnon flows generally north through the following départements and towns:
- AllierAllierAllier is a department in central France named after the river Allier.- History :Allier is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais.In 1940, the government of Marshal...
- Cher: CulanCulanCulan is a commune in the Cher département in the Centre region of France.It is best-known for its 12th-15th century medieval castle, the Château de Culan, one of the oldest castles still occupied in the world...
, LignièresLignières, CherLignières is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of lakes, forestry and farming comprising a village and two hamlets situated by the banks of the river Arnon, some southwest of Bourges, at the junction of the D925, D940 and the D65 roads...
, ChârostChârostChârost is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A farming village situated by the banks of the river Arnon, some southwest of Bourges at the junction of the N151 with the D16, D88, D18 and D2 roads. The commune lies on the pilgrimage route known as St... - IndreIndreIndre is a department in the center of France named after the river Indre. The inhabitants of the department are called Indriens.-History:Indre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790...
: ReuillyReuilly, IndreReuilly is a commune in the Indre department in central France. It is around 15 km south of Vierzon, and around 30 km west of Bourges. The area around Reuilly is noted for its wine — there is a designated Reuilly AOC.-References:*...
The Arnon flows into the river Cher near Vierzon
Vierzon
Vierzon is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A medium-sized town by the banks of the Cher River with some light industry and an area of forestry and farming to the north...
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