Argenton (river)

Argenton
Country France
Basin
River mouth Thouet
47°5′34″N 0°12′15″W / 47.09278°N 0.20417°W / 47.09278; -0.20417Coordinates: 47°5′34″N 0°12′15″W / 47.09278°N 0.20417°W / 47.09278; -0.20417
Progression ThouetLoireAtlantic Ocean
Physical characteristics
Length 71 km (44 mi)

The Argenton is a 71 km long river in France, left tributary of the Thouet. Its source is in the commune Cirières. Its course crosses the department of Deux-Sèvres. It flows generally northeast through the towns of Le Pin, Nueil-les-Aubiers, Argenton-les-Vallées and Argenton-l'Église, finally flowing into the Thouet near Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay.

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