Odet
The Odet is a river in western France (Finistère department), which runs from Saint-Goazec (near Leuhan, in the Montagnes Noires of Brittany) into the Atlantic Ocean at Bénodet. The name of the town of Bénodet comes from the river; ben means river mouth in Breton.
| Odet | |
|---|---|
 The Odet at high tide | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Brittany |
| Mouth | |
• location | Atlantic Ocean |
• coordinates | 47°51′45″N 4°6′9″W |
| Length | 62.7 km (39.0 mi) |
| Basin size | 724 km2 (280 sq mi) |
The river runs past, or through, the towns of Bénodet, Combrit, Plomelin, Quimper, Ergué-Gabéric, Briec-de-l'Odet, Langolen, Coray, Trégourez, Leuhan and Saint-Goazec. It is 62.7 km (39.0 mi) long and its basin area is 724 km2 (280 sq mi).[1]
The river is popular with kayakers.
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