Azergues

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Azergues
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Progression SaôneRhôneMediterranean Sea
Basin countries France
Length 61 km (38 mi)

The Azergues is a river in the Rhône department, in eastern France. It is a right tributary of the Saône, which it joins in Anse. Its source is in the Beaujolais hills, near Chénelette. The Azergues flows through the following towns: Lamure-sur-Azergues,[1] Le Bois-d'Oingt, Chessy, Châtillon, Chazay-d'Azergues and Anse.[2]

Etymology

The name Azergues comes from the Arabic "Azrek" (أزرق), which means blue.[3]

References

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  3. http://www.guichetdusavoir.org/viewtopic.php?t=26073


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