Siagne Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Siagne
River
The canyon of the Siagne river
Country	France
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Departments	Alpes-Maritimes, Var

Tributaries
- left	Vallon de Nans, Moucharonne
- right	Siagnole, Biançon
Cities	Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Pégomas, La Roquette-sur-Siagne


Source	Audibergue mountain
- location	Escragnolles, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
- elevation	1,367 m (4,485 ft)
- coordinates	43°43′43″N 6°50′15″E / 43.72861°N 6.83750°E / 43.72861; 6.83750
Mouth	Mediterranean Sea
- location	Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
- elevation	0 m (0 ft)
- coordinates	43°31′51″N 6°56′59″E / 43.53083°N 6.94972°E / 43.53083; 6.94972

Length	44.3 km (28 mi)
Basin	556 km² (215 sq mi)
Discharge	for Pégomas
- average	8.75 m³/s (309 cu ft/s)

The Siagne is a beautiful short river located in southeastern France. It flows through two different areas, called departments: the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes. The Siagne is known for its clear waters and scenic path. It is an important natural feature in the region.

About the Siagne River
Main Streams Joining the Siagne
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About the Siagne River

The Siagne river is about 44.3 km (28 mi) long. This is like traveling the distance of about 11 marathons! The area of land that drains into the Siagne river, called its drainage basin, is around 556 km² (215 sq mi).

Water Flow

The amount of water that flows through the Siagne river each second is measured. On average, 8.75 cubic metres of water pass by a point near Pégomas every second. This is like having about 8,750 liters of water flow by you in just one second!

Where the Siagne River Starts

The Siagne river begins high up on the south side of the Audibergue mountain. This is in a small town called Escragnolles, in the Alpes-Maritimes department. The river starts at a height of about 1,367 m (4,485 ft) above sea level.

From there, the river flows towards the southwest. It travels through both the Alpes-Maritimes and Var departments. For a long part of its journey, the Siagne river actually forms the natural border between these two departments.

Where the Siagne River Ends

After its journey, the Siagne river reaches the end of its path. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea at the city of Mandelieu-la-Napoule. This is a popular coastal city.

Towns and Villages Along the Siagne

The Siagne river passes through 13 different towns and villages. These places are spread across two departments in one region of France.

In the Alpes-Maritimes department, it flows through:

In the Var department, it flows through:
- Mons
- Callian
- Montauroux
- Tanneron

Main Streams Joining the Siagne

Smaller streams and rivers that flow into a larger river are called tributaries. The Siagne river has several important tributaries that add to its water flow.