| Druance | |
|---|---|
 The Druance flowing through Condé-sur-Noireau | |
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Les Monts d'Aunay, Calvados |
| Mouth | Noireau |
| • coordinates | 48°50′54.6″N 0°32′49.6″W / 48.848500°N 0.547111°W / 48.848500; -0.547111 |
| Length | 31.24 km (19.41 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Noireau→ Orne→ English Channel |
The Druance is a river in northwestern France, flowing through the department of Calvados. It is 31.24 km long. Its source is in Les Monts d'Aunay, and it flows into the river Noireau in the commune of Condé-sur-Noireau and through Suisse Normande. It flows through three other communes, Terres de Druance, Périgny & Pontécoulant all of which are in the area known as Suisse Normande.
The surrounding area of the river and its tributeries are a Natura 2000 conservation area, called Bassin de la Druance.
References
- ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Druance (I24-0420)".
- "LA DRUANCE ET SES PRINCIPAUX AFFLUENTS (Identifiant national : 250020048)" (PDF). ZNIEFF.
- "Map of Suisse Normande" (PDF).
- "Au fil de la Druance" (PDF) (in French). www.calvados-tourisme.com.