Vienne (Normandy)

Vienne
Country	France
Basin
Main source	Beauval-en-Caux 147 m (482 ft)
River mouth	Saâne in Gueures 49°50′N 0°57′E / 49.833°N 0.950°E / 49.833; 0.950 (Mouth of Vienne)Coordinates: 49°50′N 0°57′E / 49.833°N 0.950°E / 49.833; 0.950 (Mouth of Vienne)
Physical characteristics
Length	15 km (9.3 mi)

The Vienne is a small river in Normandy, France, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) in length,^[1] flowing through the department of Seine-Maritime

Geography

The Vienne has its source in the Pays de Caux in the territory of the commune of Beauval-en-Caux. Taking a northward journey, it flows through the communes of Saint-Mards, Lamberville, Bacqueville-en-Caux, Hermanville, Lammerville and Thil-Manneville before joining the Saâne at Gueures. Like most other rivers in the region, the Vienne is classified as a first class river, offering anglers the chance to catch trout and salmon.

Albert Hennetier, Aux sources normandes: Promenade au fil des rivières en Seine-Maritime, Ed. Bertout, Luneray, 2006 ISBN 2867436230

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