Verdon (river)

Verdon
A view from the Verdon Gorge
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationAlpes-de-Haute-Provence
 • elevation2,819 m (9,249 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Durance
 • coordinates
43°43′6″N 5°44′54″E / 43.71833°N 5.74833°E / 43.71833; 5.74833
Length166.5 km (103.5 mi)
Basin size2,295 km2 (886 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDuranceRhôneMediterranean Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftArtuby

The Verdon (French pronunciation: [vɛʁdɔ̃], Occitan: [ˈbeɾðu]) is a 166.5-kilometre-long (103.5 mi) river in Southeastern France, left tributary of the Durance.[1] Its drainage basin is 2,295 km2 (886 sq mi).[2] The Verdon is best known for its impressive canyon: the Verdon Gorge. This limestone canyon, also called the "Grand Canyon of Verdon", 20 kilometres (12 mi) long and more than 300 metres (980 ft) deep, is a popular climbing and sight-seeing area. The name comes from the green appearance of the waters of the river, in the canyon.

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Le Verdon (X2--0200)".
  2. ^ Bassin versant : Verdon (Le), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA

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