Clain

The Clain (French pronunciation: [klɛ̃]; Occitan: Clen) is a 144 km (89 mi) long river in western France, a left tributary of the river Vienne. Its source is near Hiesse, Charente.

Clain
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationPoitou
Mouth 
  location
Vienne
  coordinates
46°46′52″N 0°32′26″E
Length144 km (89 mi)
Basin size3,145 km2 (1,214 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionVienne→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean

The Clain flows generally north, through the following departments and towns:

  • Charente
  • Vienne: Pressac, Vivonne, Poitiers.

It joins the Vienne near Châtellerault, Cenon-sur-Vienne.

Among its tributaries are the Boivre, the Clouère and the Vonne.

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