In Celtic mythology, Saone was a river god.

Alternative: Souconna


The Saône is a river of eastern France. It is a tributary of the Rhône River. It rises at Vioménil (Vosges), and joins the Rhône in Lyon.

Length: 480 km
Hydrographic basin: 29,950 km2
Average debit: 410 m3/s

Départements and major cities crossed: Note: the river gives its name to 2 of these départements.

Main tributaries:

  • Brevenne
  • Doubs River
  • Ouche
  • Reyssouze
  • Tille

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