The Andelle (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dɛl]) is a river of Normandy, France, 56.9 kilometres (35.4 mi) in length, flowing through the departments of Seine-Maritime and Eure. It is a right tributary of the Seine.[1]
| Andelle | |
|---|---|
 The Andelle at Radepont | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Serqueux |
| • elevation | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | The Seine at Pîtres |
• coordinates | 49°18′40″N 1°13′28″E / 49.31111°N 1.22444°E |
| Length | 56.9 km (35.4 mi) |
| Basin size | 740 km2 (290 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 7.2 m3/s (250 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Seine→ English Channel |
Geography
The Andelle has its source in the Pays de Bray in the territory of the commune of Serqueux. Taking a southward journey, it flows through two French départements:
- In Seine-Maritime : Forges-les-Eaux, Rouvray-Catillon, Sigy-en-Bray, Nolléval, Morville-sur-Andelle, Le Héron, Elbeuf-sur-Andelle and Croisy-sur-Andelle.
- In the Eure : Vascœuil, Perruel, Perriers-sur-Andelle, Charleval, Fleury-sur-Andelle, Radepont, Douville-sur-Andelle, Pont-Saint-Pierre, Romilly-sur-Andelle and Pîtres where it joins the Seine on its right bank.
The average flow of the Andelle at Pitres, where it joins the Seine, is 7.2 m³ / second.[2]
See also
Bibliography
- Albert Hennetier, Aux sources normandes: Promenade au fil des rivières en Seine-Maritime, Ed. Bertout, Luneray, 2006 ISBN 2867436230