| Serein | |
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The Serein at Chablis |
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| Origin | Burgundy |
| Mouth | Yonne |
| Basin countries | France |
| Length | 189 km |
| Basin area | 1,120 km² |
The Serein is a river of eastern France. It is the main waterway of the Chablis wine district in Burgundy.
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Serein is the French word for "serene". This may reflect the placid nature of its course, or the strong monastic tradition in the area.
The Serein is only navigable by small boats and barges.
The Serein rises in the Auxois] hills at Arconcey and flows north-north-west into the Yonne at Bassou. Both the A6 Autoroute du Soleil and the Paris-Lyon railway line follow a similar route through the area.
note: R=Right L=Left
From source to mouth:
The history of the area is dominated by the Church at Pontigny and nearby Auxerre, whose remit extended to building the famous castle at Noyers.