Clarence (river)

Summary

The Clarence is a river in northern France whose 33-kilometre (21 mi) course crosses the department of Pas-de-Calais.[1]

Clarence
The Clarence in Lapugnoy
Clarence (river) is located in France
Clarence (river)
Clarence (river) is located in Hauts-de-France
Clarence (river)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationPicardie
Mouth 
 • location
Lys
 • coordinates
50°38′16″N 2°38′45″E / 50.63778°N 2.64583°E / 50.63778; 2.64583
Length33 km (21 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLysScheldtNorth Sea

Its source is near the village of Sains-lès-Pernes. It flows through the communes of Sachin, Pernes, Calonne-Ricouart, Calonne-sur-la-Lys and Gonnehem, finally joining the Lys near Merville.

It has two tributaries, the Nave and the Grand Nocq.

References edit

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Clarence (E3640620)".

External links edit

(All French language)

  • Banque Hydro - Station E3646210 - La Clarence à Robecq Archived 2015-02-19 at the Wayback Machine Bassin versant = 156 square kilometres (60 sq mi)
  • Informations générales sur les atlas des zones inondables