The Bourbre (French pronunciation: [buʁbʁ]) is a 72.3 km (44.9 mi) long river in the Isère and Rhône departments in central eastern France.[1] Its source is in Burcin. It flows generally north-northwest. It is a left tributary of the Rhône, into which it flows at Chavanoz.

Bourbre
The Bourbre at La Bâtie-Montgascon
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationBurcin
 • coordinates45°25′57″N 05°25′56″E / 45.43250°N 5.43222°E / 45.43250; 5.43222
 • elevation495 m (1,624 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Rhône
 • coordinates
45°46′25″N 05°11′15″E / 45.77361°N 5.18750°E / 45.77361; 5.18750
 • elevation
190 m (620 ft)
Length72.3 km (44.9 mi)
Basin size703 km2 (271 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average7.85 m3/s (277 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionRhôneMediterranean Sea

Departments and communes along its course

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This list is ordered from source to mouth:

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Bourbre (V17-0400)".