Vienne (Normandy)

Vienne
Location
Country	France
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Beauval-en-Caux
• elevation	147 m (482 ft)
Mouth
• location	Saâne in Gueures
• coordinates	49°50′N 0°57′E
Length	15 km (9.3 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Saâne→ English Channel

The Vienne is a small river in Normandy, France, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) in length, It is a right tributary of the Saâne flowing through the department of Seine-Maritime.

Geography

The Vienne has its source in the Pays de Caux in the territory of the commune of Beauval-en-Caux. Taking a northward journey, it flows through the communes of Saint-Mards, Lamberville, Bacqueville-en-Caux, Hermanville, Lammerville and Thil-Manneville before joining the Saâne at Gueures. Like most other rivers in the region, the Vienne is classified as a first class river, offering anglers the chance to catch trout and salmon.

Bibliography

• Albert Hennetier, Aux sources normandes: Promenade au fil des rivières en Seine-Maritime, Ed. Bertout, Luneray, 2006 ISBN 2867436230

See also

• French water management scheme