Brenne (river) facts for kids
The Brenne is a river in eastern France. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river called the Armançon. The Brenne flows through the Côte-d'Or area, which is a part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in France.
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 The Brenne river in Montbard
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Côte-d'Or |
| Municipalities | Sombernon, Montbard |
| Tributaries | |
| - right | Oze, Ozerain |
| City | Montbard |
| Source | |
| - location | Sombernon, Côte-d'Or, France |
| - elevation | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| - coordinates | 47°18′50″N 4°42′36″E / 47.31389°N 4.71000°E |
| Confluence | Armançon |
| - location | Buffon, Côte-d'Or, France |
| - elevation | 200 m (656 ft) |
| - coordinates | 47°38′38″N 4°16′34″E / 47.64389°N 4.27611°E |
| Length | 71.7 km (45 mi) |
| Basin | 491 km² (190 sq mi) |
| Discharge | for Montbard |
| - average | 8.19 m³/s (289 cu ft/s) |
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About the Brenne River
The Brenne river is about 71.7 km (44.6 mi) long. That's like driving for almost an hour on a highway! The area of land that drains water into the Brenne is called its drainage basin. This basin covers about 491 km2 (190 sq mi).
How Much Water Flows?
The amount of water flowing in the Brenne changes throughout the year. On average, about 8.19 m3/s (289 cu ft/s) of water passes through the river each second near Montbard. This is like filling up a small swimming pool very quickly!
Where Does the Brenne Start?
The Brenne river begins in a small town called Sombernon. This spot is about 560 m (1,837 ft) high, which is like starting at the top of a tall hill. It's also about 30 km (19 mi) west of a bigger city called Dijon.
Where Does the Brenne End?
As the Brenne flows, it moves towards the northwest. It eventually joins the Armançon river. This meeting point is between the towns of Buffon and Montbard. Here, the river is about 200 m (660 ft) above sea level.
Towns Along the Brenne
The Brenne river flows through one main region, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, and one department, Côte-d'Or. It passes through several towns, including:
- Sombernon
- Aubigny-lès-Sombernon
- Grosbois-en-Montagne
- Vitteaux
- Pouillenay
- Venarey-les-Laumes
- Montbard
- Saint-Rémy
Other Rivers Joining the Brenne
The Brenne has two important smaller rivers that flow into it. These are called tributaries. They are the Oze and the Ozerain rivers. Both of these join the Brenne from its right side.
Images for kids
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The Brenne in Montbard.
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The Brenne near Saint-Rémy.
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The Brenne in Vitteaux.
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