Broye
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| Broye | |
|---|---|
 The Broye in Salavaux. | |
| Origin | Semsales (FR) |
| Mouth | Lake Neuchâtel |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Length | 68 km |
| Basin area | 850 km² |
The Broye is a 68 km long river, in the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud, in Switzerland. It has a watershed area of 850 km².
Presentation
Its source is located in Semsales, in the Swiss Prealps, south-west of Bulle. It flows first south-west along the Prealps and turns north after 10 km. The direction of the river changes again near Moudon to the north-east. From Payerne, the Broye is running in a large and agricultural valley. The river flows into Lake Murten first, and then into Lake Neuchâtel through the Broye canal (French: Canal de la Broye)
List of Tributaries
- The Petite Glâne
- The Bressonne
- The Lembe
- The Arbogne
Course
See also
- Swiss plateau
- Jura water correction
External links
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Coordinates: 46°55′N 7°02′E / 46.917°N 7.033°E
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