Beauronne (Les Lèches)

The Beauronne is a 15 km long stream in the Dordogne department, France. It is a tributary of the river Isle.[1]

Beauronne
Beauronne (Les Lèches) is located in France
Beauronne (Les Lèches)
Beauronne (Les Lèches) is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Beauronne (Les Lèches)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationDordogne department
Mouth 
  location
Isle
  coordinates
45°3′24″N 0°22′47″E
Length15 km (9.3 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionIsleDordogneGironde estuaryAtlantic Ocean

The name has a Celtic origin, and comes from bebros ("beaver") and ona ("river").[2]

Geography

The river's source is in the commune of Église-Neuve-d'Issac, it runs through Les Lèches and empties into the Isle west of Mussidan.

References

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