Doux (river)

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Doux
Gorges du Doux, Ardèche.jpg
Gorges du Doux
Doux (rivière).png
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMassif Central
MouthRhône
 • location
Tournon-sur-Rhône
 • coordinates
45°04′22″N 4°49′45″E / 45.0729°N 4.8292°E / 45.0729; 4.8292Coordinates: 45°04′22″N 4°49′45″E / 45.0729°N 4.8292°E / 45.0729; 4.8292
Length70 km (43 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionRhôneMediterranean Sea

The Doux (French pronunciation: [du] (listen)) is a tributary of the Rhône in the Haute-Loire and Ardèche departments, France. It is 70 km (43 mi) long.[1] It begins in the Massif Central and joins the Rhône in Tournon-sur-Rhône. It passes through the town Lamastre. The Chemin de fer du Vivarais heritage railway from Tournon-sur-Rhône to Lamastre runs through the Doux valley.

References

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Le Doux (V37-0400)".