The Beauronne (French pronunciation: [boʁɔn]) is a 15 km long stream in the Dordogne department, France. It is a tributary of the river Isle, which in turn is a tributary of the Dordogne.[1]
| Beauronne | |
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Dordogne department |
| Mouth | |
• location | Isle |
• coordinates | 45°3′24″N 0°22′47″E / 45.05667°N 0.37972°E |
| Length | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression |
Isle→ Dordogne→ Gironde estuary→ Atlantic Ocean |
The name of the Beauronne has a Celtic origin, and comes from bebros ("beaver") and ona ("river").[2]
Geography
editThe river's source is in the commune of Église-Neuve-d'Issac, it runs through Les Lèches and empties into the Isle west of Mussidan.
Ecology and Fishing
editAccording to the Dordogne Fishing Federation, the Beauronne des Lèches is classified as a first-category fishing waterway. The main fish species found in the river include trout, minnows, and chubs. Recommended fishing techniques include natural bait fishing and casting, though maggots and diptera larvae (particularly bloodworms) are prohibited in this first-category waterway.[3]
References
edit- ↑ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Beauronne (P6570500)".
- ↑ la lingua celtica (The Franco-Celtic Vocabulary)
- ↑ "Chapelle de Tresséroux - Les Lèches - Journées du Patrimoine 2021". www.journees-du-patrimoine.com. Retrieved 2025-04-25.