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Serein

Coordinates: 47°55′21″N 3°31′30″E / 47.92250°N 3.52500°E / 47.92250; 3.52500
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Serein
The Serein at Chablis
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationBurgundy
Mouth 
 • location
Yonne
 • coordinates
47°55′21″N 3°31′30″E / 47.92250°N 3.52500°E / 47.92250; 3.52500
Length188 km (117 mi)
Basin size1,120 km2 (430 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionYonneSeineEnglish Channel

The Serein (French pronunciation: [səʁɛ̃] ) is a river of eastern France. It is the main waterway of the Chablis wine district in Burgundy. It is 188 km (117 mi) long.[1] The Serein is not navigable.

Origin of the name

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Serein is the French word for "serene". This may reflect the placid nature of its course, or the strong monastic tradition in the area.

Geography

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The Serein rises in the Auxois hills at Arconcey and flows north-north-west into the Yonne at Bassou. Both the A6 Autoroute du Soleil and the Paris-Lyon railway line follow a similar route through the area.

Main tributaries of the Serein and their length

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The Serein has the following tributaries over 10 km length:[1]

note: R=Right L=Left

Départements and towns crossed

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From source to mouth:

History

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The history of the area is dominated by the Church at Pontigny and nearby Auxerre, whose remit extended to building the famous castle at Noyers.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Le Serein (F32-0400)".