Yères
River in France
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The Yères (French pronunciation: [jɛʁ]) is a river of Normandy, France, 40 kilometres (25 mi) in length, flowing through the department of Seine-Maritime.[1]
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| Native name | L'Yères (French) |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Aubermesnil-aux-Érables |
| • elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | English Channel |
• coordinates | 50.0333°N 1.3101°E |
| Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Basin size | 327 km2 (126 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) |
Geography
The river's source is in the forest of Eu, just south of the village of Aubermesnil-aux-Érables. Its course takes a northerly route past Foucarmont and Fallencourt. It then turns northwestward and passes through the communes of Grandcourt, Villy-sur-Yères, Sept-Meules, Cuverville-sur-Yères, Saint-Martin-le-Gaillard, Touffreville-sur-Eu and finally through Criel-sur-Mer to the sea.
Like most other rivers in the region, the Yères is classified as a first class river, offering anglers the chance to catch trout and lampreys, but not salmon.[2]
