Bienne (river)

Bienne
The Bienne at Saint-Claude
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Ain
 • coordinates
46°19′58″N 5°38′14″E / 46.3329°N 5.6372°E / 46.3329; 5.6372
Length68.8 km (42.8 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionAinRhôneMediterranean Sea

The Bienne (French pronunciation: [bjɛn]) is a 68.8 km (42.8 mi) long river in the Jura and Ain departments of eastern France.[1] Its source is near Prémanon, Jura. It passes through the towns Morez and Saint-Claude. It discharges into the reservoir Lac de Coiselet, which is drained by the Ain, near Dortan.

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Bienne (V24-0400)".