Serein
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| Origin | Burgundy |
| Mouth | Yonne |
| Basin countries | France |
| Length | 186 km |
| Basin area | 1,120 km² |
The Serein is a river of eastern France. It is the main waterway of the Chablis wine district in Burgundy.
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[edit] Origin of the name
Serein is the French word for "serene". This may reflect the placid nature of its course, or the strong monastic tradition in the area.
[edit] Navigation
The Serein is only navigable by small boats and barges.
[edit] Geography
The Serein rises in the Auxois] hills at Arconcey and flows north-north-west into the Yonne at Bassou. Both the A6 Autoroute du Soleil and the Paris-Lyon railway line follow a similar route through the area.
[edit] Main tributaries of the Serein and their length
- Crioux (R) - 0 km
- Brechain (R) - 0 km
- Beine (L) - 0 km
- Fontenay (R) - 0 km
note: R=Right L=Left
[edit] Départements and towns crossed
From source to mouth:
- Côte-d'Or: Arconcey, La Motte-Ternant, Epoisses
- Yonne: Montréal, L'Isle-sur-Serein, Noyers, Chablis, Pontigny Abbey, Bassou
[edit] History
The history of the area is dominated by the Church at Pontigny and nearby Auxerre, whose remit extended to building the famous castle at Noyers.
