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    Bienne (river)

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    Bienne
    The Bienne at Saint-Claude
    Location
    CountryFrance
    Physical characteristics
    Mouth 
     • location
    		Ain
     • coordinates
    		46°19′58″N 5°38′14″E / 46.3329°N 5.6372°E / 46.3329; 5.6372
    Length68.8 km (42.8 mi)
    Basin features
    ProgressionAin→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea

    The Bienne (French pronunciation: [bjɛn]) is a 68.8 km (42.8 mi) long river in the Jura and Ain departments of eastern France.[1] Its source is near Prémanon, Jura. It passes through the towns Morez and Saint-Claude. It discharges into the reservoir Lac de Coiselet, which is drained by the Ain, near Dortan.

    References

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    1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Bienne (V24-0400)".


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