Sioule

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Sioule
The bridge over the Sioule in Menat.
The bridge over the Sioule in Menat.
Origin Massif Central
Mouth Allier
Basin countries France
Length 150 km
Source elevation 1,100 m
Avg. discharge 26 m³/s
Basin area 2,468 km²

The Sioule is a 150 km (90 mi) long river in central France, left tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the village Orcival, north of Mont-Dore, in the Massif Central. The Sioule has cut a deep gorge, especially in its upper course. The Sioule flows generally northeast through the following départements and towns:

The Sioule flows into the river Allier 10 km (6 mi) north of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule.

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