The Azergues (French pronunciation: [azɛʁɡ]) is a river in the department of Rhône, eastern France. It is a right tributary of the Saône, which it joins in Anse. It is 62.4 km (38.8 mi) long.[1] Its source is in the Beaujolais hills, near Chénelette. The Azergues flows through the following towns: Lamure-sur-Azergues, Le Bois-d'Oingt, Chessy, Châtillon, Chazay-d'Azergues and Anse.[1]

Azergues
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Saône
 • coordinates
45°56′30″N 4°43′45″E / 45.94167°N 4.72917°E / 45.94167; 4.72917
Length62 km (39 mi)
Basin size886 km2 (342 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average75 m3/s (2,600 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionSaôneRhôneMediterranean Sea

Etymology

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It has been suggested that the name Azergues comes from the Arabic "Azraq" (أزرق), which means blue.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Azergues (U46-0400)".
  2. ^ "Question - Guichet du Savoir".