The Cosson (French pronunciation: [kɔsɔ̃]) is a 96.4-kilometre (59.9 mi) long river in central France, a right tributary of the river Beuvron.[1] Its source is near the village of Vannes-sur-Cosson, Sologne. The Cosson flows through the following departments and communes:

Cosson
The Cosson at Candé-sur-Beuvron
Cosson is located in France
Cosson
Cosson is located in Centre-Val de Loire
Cosson
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSologne
 • coordinates47°41′50″N 02°14′58″W / 47.69722°N 2.24944°W / 47.69722; -2.24944
 • elevation134 m (440 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Beuvron
 • coordinates
47°29′41″N 1°15′3″E / 47.49472°N 1.25083°E / 47.49472; 1.25083
 • elevation
64 m (210 ft)
Length96.4 km (59.9 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBeuvronLoireAtlantic Ocean

The château de Chambord is built in one curve of the Cosson. The Cosson flows into the river Beuvron in Candé-sur-Beuvron, less than 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) from its confluence with the Loire.

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Cosson (K47-0300)".