GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Seine River
The Seine drains northern France through Paris toward the English Channel. Its low-gradient lower valley and estuary support inland navigation and link the capital region with maritime trade.
Fast Facts
- Source: Langres plateau region; course northwest through Paris and Rouen; mouth: English Channel near Le Havre.
- Facing downstream, the Yonne enters from the left; the Marne and Oise enter from the right.
- Paris occupies both banks and river islands; Le Havre lies at the maritime gateway of the estuary.
Connected lessons
- Seine RiverMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Dover StraitRelated places
- English ChannelRelated places
- River ThamesRelated places
- Rhine RiverRelated places