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Clain

The Clain is a 144 km (89 mi) long river in western France, a left tributary of the river Vienne. Its source is near Hiesse, Charente.

Last revised
Jun 17, 2026
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Length
109 w
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Source
Clain
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationPoitou
Mouth 
 • location
Vienne
 • coordinates
46°46′52″N 0°32′26″E / 46.78111°N 0.54056°E / 46.78111; 0.54056
Length144 km (89 mi)
Basin size
3,145 km2 (1,214 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression

Vienne

LoireAtlantic Ocean
The Clain rivers in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou source ↗

The Clain (French pronunciation: [klɛ̃]; Occitan: Clen) is a 144 km (89 mi) long river in western France, a left tributary of the river Vienne.1 Its source is near Hiesse, Charente.

The Clain flows generally north, through the following departments and towns:

It joins the Vienne near Châtellerault, Cenon-sur-Vienne.

Among its tributaries are the Boivre, the Clouère and the Vonne.

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