The Seudre (French pronunciation: [sødʁ]) is a river in the Charente-Maritime département, southwestern France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. It is 68.2 km (42.4 mi) long.[1] Its source is near Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge. It flows northwest through Saint-André-de-Lidon, Saujon and La Tremblade. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Marennes. The lower course of the Seudre is brackish, and is used for oyster farming.

Seudre
The Seudre near Saujon
Seudre is located in France
Seudre
Seudre is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Seudre
Native nameLa Seudre (French)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationCharente-Maritime
Mouth 
 • location
Atlantic Ocean
 • coordinates
45°48′5″N 1°8′33″W / 45.80139°N 1.14250°W / 45.80139; -1.14250
Length68 km (42 mi)

References edit

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Seudre (S01-0400)".