Veyron (river)

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The Veyron is a river in the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland.

Veyron
The Veyron near Chevilly, Switzerland
Physical characteristics
MouthVenoge
 • coordinates
46°39′20″N 6°29′36″E / 46.65556°N 6.49333°E / 46.65556; 6.49333
Basin features
ProgressionVenogeLake GenevaRhôneMediterranean Sea

Geography

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The Veyron starts its course in Bière, Vaud, and flows down to Ferreyres, where it merges into the Venoge, in the area known as Tine de Conflens.

History

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The Veyron was called in ancient Vaud patois "li Voirons" in 1257.

Flows through

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Confluents

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  • the Etremble
  • the Malagne
  • the Morand
  • the Lamponnex
  • the Gèbre