Thiou
River in France
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The Thiou (French pronunciation: [tju]) is a short river in the city of Annecy, France.[1] It is 3.6 km (2.2 mi) long.[2] It is an effluent of Lake Annecy and an affluent of the Fier, which is in turn a tributary of the Rhône. The Thiou is considered one of the cleanest rivers in Europe[citation needed] and a postcard of the city of Annecy. The Thiou crosses the city forming small canals without which the city would not be often called the Venice of the Alps.
| Thiou | |
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View of the Thiou flowing through the city of Annecy | |
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Department | Haute-Savoie |
| Municipality | Annecy |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lake Annecy |
| • location | Haute-Savoie, France |
| • elevation | 446.8 m (1,466 ft) |
| Mouth | Fier |
• location | France |
• coordinates | 45°54′34″N 6°5′53″E |
| Length | 3.6 km (2.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Fier→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
During the nineteenth century, the Thiou played an important role in manufacturing activities and provided the necessary energy to the industries that developed in the city of Annecy.
