The Authion (French pronunciation: [otjɔ̃]) is a 99.8 km (62.0 mi) long river in western France located in the departments of Indre-et-Loire (Centre-Val de Loire) and Maine-et-Loire (Pays de la Loire). It is a tributary of the river Loire on the right side.[1] It flows into the Loire in Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, near Angers. Its longest tributaries are the Lathan and the Couasnon.[1] The largest towns on the Authion are Bourgueil, Mazé-Milon, Brain-sur-l'Authion, Trélazé and Les Ponts-de-Cé. Its basin area is 1,497 km2 (578 sq mi).[2]

Authion
The Authion in Brain-sur-l'Authion
Authion is located in Pays de la Loire
Authion
Authion is located in France
Authion
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
MouthLoire
 • coordinates
47°25′17″N 0°33′09″W / 47.4213°N 0.5525°W / 47.4213; -0.5525
Length99.8 km (62.0 mi)
Basin size1,497 km2 (578 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLoireAtlantic Ocean

References

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  1. ^ a b Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - l'Authion (L9--0220)".
  2. ^ Bassin versant de l’Authion, SAGE Authion


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