Gardon d'Alès facts for kids
The Gardon d'Alès is a river in southeastern France. It flows through the Lozère and Gard areas, which are like big counties, in the Occitanie region. This river is a 'tributary' of the Gardon river, meaning it flows into the Gardon.
Quick facts for kids Gardon d'Alès |
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| River | |
 Gardon d'Alès in Alès.
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Occitanie |
| Departments | Lozère, Gard |
| Main Communes | Alès, La Grand-Combe, Saint-Christol-lès-Alès |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Avène |
| - right | Galeizon |
| City | Alès |
| Source | |
| - location | Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue, Lozère, France |
| - elevation | 780 m (2,559 ft) |
| - coordinates | 44°16′47″N 3°47′24″E / 44.27972°N 3.79000°E |
| Confluence | Gardon |
| - location | Vézénobres, Gard, France |
| - elevation | 90 m (295 ft) |
| - coordinates | 44°01′59″N 4°07′56″E / 44.03306°N 4.13222°E |
| Length | 60.6 km (38 mi) |
| Basin | 444 km² (171 sq mi) |
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River's Journey
The Gardon d'Alès river is about 60.6 kilometers (37.7 miles) long. It collects water from an area of 444 square kilometers (171.4 square miles). This area is called its drainage basin.
Where it Starts
The Gardon d'Alès begins in a place called Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue. This is in the Lozère department, high up in the Cévennes National Park. It starts at an altitude of about 780 meters (2,559 feet) above sea level. From there, the river generally flows towards the southeast.
Where it Ends
The Gardon d'Alès eventually joins another river called the Gardon d'Anduze. This meeting point is between the towns of Cassagnoles and Vézénobres, south of Alès. Here, the river is at an altitude of about 90 meters (295 feet).
Towns Along the River
The Gardon d'Alès flows through two departments, Lozère and Gard, both in the Occitanie region. It passes through 17 different towns, called communes in France.
- In the Lozère department, it flows through:
- Le Collet-de-Dèze
- Saint-Hilaire-de-Lavit
- Saint-Julien-des-Points
- Saint-Michel-de-Dèze
- Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue
- In the Gard department, it flows through:
- Alès
- Branoux-les-Taillades
- Cendras
- La Grand-Combe
- Laval-Pradel
- Ribaute-les-Tavernes
- Saint-Christol-lès-Alès
- Saint-Hilaire-de-Brethmas
- Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues
- Sainte-Cécile-d'Andorge
- Les Salles-du-Gardon
- Vézénobrest
Other Rivers Joining In
The Gardon d'Alès has two main rivers that flow into it, called tributaries. These are:
- The L'Avène: This river joins from the left side and is about 29.7 kilometers (18.5 miles) long.
- The Le Galeizon: This river joins from the right side and is about 28.8 kilometers (17.9 miles) long.
Images for kids
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Gardon d'Alès near Sainte-Cécile-d'Andorge.
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Gardon d'Alès in La Grand-Combe.
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Gardon d'Alès in Collet-de-Dèze.
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Gardon d'Alès in Alès.
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