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Rivière du Moulin
Rivière du Moulin (Bras Saint-Michel) is located in Quebec
Rivière du Moulin (Bras Saint-Michel)
Country Canada
Province Quebec
Region Chaudière-Appalaches
MRC Bellechasse Regional County Municipality
Physical characteristics
Main source Agricultural streams
Saint-Lazare
329 metres (1,079 ft)
46°39′58″N 70°46′00″W / 46.666061°N 70.766539°W / 46.666061; -70.766539
River mouth Bras Saint-Michel
Saint-Gervais
84 metres (276 ft)
46°45′58″N 70°51′48″W / 46.76611°N 70.86333°W / 46.76611; -70.86333
Length 20.3 kilometres (12.6 mi)
Basin features
Progression Bras Saint-Michel, rivière du Sud (Montmagny), St. Lawrence River
Tributaries
  • Left:
    (upstream) ruisseau Leblond
  • Right:
    (upstream) ruisseau Larochelle

The Rivière du Moulin is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through three towns: Saint-Lazare, Saint-Nérée, and Saint-Gervais. These towns are part of the Bellechasse Regional County Municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.

This river is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller river that flows into a larger one. The Rivière du Moulin flows into the Bras Saint-Michel. The Bras Saint-Michel then joins the rivière du Sud (Montmagny). Finally, the Rivière du Sud flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.

Where Does the Rivière du Moulin Start and End?

The Rivière du Moulin begins in the area called 6th rang East, near the village of Saint-Lazare. It starts from small streams in farmlands. The river's source is about 329 metres (1,079 ft) (about 1,079 feet) above sea level.

From its start, the Rivière du Moulin travels about 20.3 kilometres (12.6 mi) (about 12.6 miles). It flows through different parts of the towns mentioned earlier. Along its journey, it picks up water from smaller streams, like the Larochelle stream.

The river finishes its journey by emptying into the Bras Saint-Michel. This meeting point is in the town of Saint-Gervais. At this spot, the river is about 84 metres (276 ft) (about 276 feet) above sea level.

What's in a Name? The History of Rivière du Moulin

The name "Rivière du Moulin" means "Mill River" in French. This name was officially recognized on January 21, 1975. The Commission de toponymie du Québec is the group in Quebec that gives official names to places like rivers, towns, and mountains. They make sure names are correct and recorded.

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