Oust
Oust river in Josselin
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBrittany
Mouth 
  location
Vilaine
  coordinates
47°37′50″N 2°5′49″W / 47.63056°N 2.09694°W / 47.63056; -2.09694
Length145 km (90 mi)
Basin size3,630 km2 (1,400 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average25 m3/s (880 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionVilaineAtlantic Ocean

The Oust (French pronunciation: [ust]; Breton: Oud) is a river in Brittany, France, right tributary of the Vilaine. It is 145 km (90 mi) long.[1] Its source is in the hills between Corlay and Quintin. It flows generally southeast, through the following départements and towns:

The Oust flows into the river Vilaine in Redon. The part of the Oust between Rohan and Redon has been made navigable for small ships, and forms part of the Canal de Nantes à Brest.

The rivers Aff, Arz and Ninian are among its tributaries.

References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Oust (J8--0230)".


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