Azergues

The Azergues (French pronunciation: [azɛʁɡ]) is a river in the department of Rhône, eastern France. It is a right tributary of the Saône, which it joins in Anse. It is 62.4 km (38.8 mi) long.^[1] Its source is in the Beaujolais hills, near Chénelette. The Azergues flows through the following towns: Lamure-sur-Azergues, Le Bois-d'Oingt, Chessy, Châtillon, Chazay-d'Azergues and Anse.^[1]

Azergues
Location
Country	France
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Saône
• coordinates	45°56′30″N 4°43′45″E
Length	62 km (39 mi)
Basin size	886 km2 (342 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	75 m3/s (2,600 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression	Saône→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea

Etymology

It has been suggested that the name Azergues comes from the Arabic "Azraq" (أزرق), which means blue.^[2]