Sèvre Niortaise

Sèvre Niortaise
The Sèvre Niortaise near Niort
Native name	La Sèvre niortaise
Country	France
Basin
Main source	Deux-Sèvres 150 m (490 ft)
River mouth	Atlantic Ocean 46°18′35″N 1°7′45″W / 46.30972°N 1.12917°WCoordinates: 46°18′35″N 1°7′45″W / 46.30972°N 1.12917°W
Physical characteristics
Length	158 km (98 mi)
Discharge	Average rate: 44 m^3/s (1,600 cu ft/s)

The Sèvre Niortaise is a river in western France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Its source is in the Deux-Sèvres département, near Sepvret, north of Melle.

It flows through the following départements and towns:

• Deux-Sèvres: Saint-Maixent-l'École, Niort
• Vendée: Damvix
• Charente-Maritime: Marans

It flows into the Atlantic Ocean in Bourg-Chapon, north of the city La Rochelle. The largest city along the river is Niort, hence the name Sèvre niortaise (distinguishing it from the Sèvre Nantaise).

References

• http://www.geoportail.fr
• The Sèvre Niortaise at the Sandre database