Aube | |
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Country | France |
Basin features | |
Main source |
Champagne-Ardenne 47°45′37″N 5°7′29″E / 47.76028°N 5.12472°E |
River mouth |
Seine 48°33′26″N 3°43′3″E / 48.55722°N 3.71750°ECoordinates: 48°33′26″N 3°43′3″E / 48.55722°N 3.71750°E |
Progression | Seine→ English Channel |
Basin size | 3,600 km2 (1,400 sq mi) |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 248 km (154 mi) |
Discharge |
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The Aube is a river in France, right tributary of the Seine. It is 248 kilometres (154 mi) long. The river gives its name to the Aube département.
Its source is in the Haute-Marne département, on the plateau of Langres, near the town Auberive. It flows through the départements Haute-Marne, Côte-d'Or, Aube, and Marne. It flows into the river Seine near Marcilly-sur-Seine. Cities along the river include Bar-sur-Aube and Arcis-sur-Aube.