Couzon (Gier)
The Couzon is a river in the Loire department of France, a tributary of the Gier, which in turn is a tributary of the Rhône. A dam on the river, built to serve as a reservoir for the Givors canal, now provides drinking water to the town of Rive-de-Gier.
| Couzon | |
|---|---|
Couzon valley from the D30 between Rive-de-Gier and Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, above the dam (November 2008) | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Location | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mont Pilat |
| Mouth | |
• location | Rive-de-Gier |
• coordinates | 45.5309°N 4.6259°E |
| Length | 12.7 km (7.9 mi) |
| Basin size | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Gier→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
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