Vanne (river) facts for kids
The Vanne is a river in eastern France. It flows through two departments: the Aube and the Yonne. These areas are part of the Grand Est and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions of France. The Vanne is a right tributary of the Yonne river, meaning it flows into the Yonne from its right side.
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 The Vanne near Bagneaux.
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| Country | France |
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| Regions | Grand Est, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Departments | Aube, Yonne |
| Communes | Fontvannes, Estissac, Bagneaux, Sens |
| City | Sens |
| Source | close to the church |
| - location | Fontvannes, Aube, France |
| - elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Confluence | Yonne |
| - location | Sens, Yonne, France |
| - elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Length | 59 km (37 mi) |
| Basin | 990 km² (382 sq mi) |
| Discharge | for Pont-sur-Vanne |
| - average | 5.33 m³/s (188 cu ft/s) |
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River Facts: Length and Flow
The Vanne river is about 59 km (36.7 mi) long. The area of land that drains into the Vanne, called its drainage basin, is around 990 km2 (382 sq mi).
How Much Water Flows?
The average amount of water flowing through the Vanne each second is 5.33 m3/s (188 cu ft/s). This measurement is taken near Pont-sur-Vanne in the Yonne department. The river's flow changes throughout the year. It usually has more water in late winter and spring (February to April) and less water in late summer and autumn (August to October).
Where Does the Vanne River Start and End?
The Vanne river's watershed covers parts of the Aube and Yonne departments.
The River's Beginning
The Vanne river starts near the church in the town of Fontvannes. This town is in the Aube department. The river begins at an altitude of about 145 m (475.7 ft). Fontvannes is a small town, about 17 km (11 mi) west of Troyes, which is the main city of the Aube department.
The River's Journey
From its source, the Vanne flows towards the southwest. It then crosses into the Yonne department.
The River's End
The Vanne river finishes its journey in the city of Sens. Here, it joins the Yonne river from its right side. This meeting point is at an altitude of about 65 m (213.3 ft).
Towns Along the Vanne
The Vanne river flows through several towns and villages, called communes, in both departments:
- In the Aube department:
- In the Yonne department:
What Rivers Flow Into the Vanne?
Most of the smaller rivers and streams that flow into the Vanne are not very long. The most important ones are all "left tributaries," meaning they join the Vanne from its left side as you look downstream. These include:
- Ancre - 15.9 km long
- Nosle - 13.4 km long
- Cérilly - 15.2 km long
Images for kids
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The source of the Vanne in Fontvannes.
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The Vanne in Bagneaux.
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Bridge over the Vanne in Malay-le-Petit.
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Aqueduct of the Vanne in Pont-sur-Vanne.
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