Clarence (river)

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

CountryFrance

locationPicardie

location

Lys

coordinates

50°38′16″N 2°38′45″E

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Clarence
The Clarence in Lapugnoy
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Location
Country	France
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Picardie
Mouth
• location	Lys
• coordinates	50°38′16″N 2°38′45″E
Length	33 km (21 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Lys→ Scheldt→ North Sea

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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.