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Dordogne

Dordogne river, c.305 mi (490 km) long, rising near the Puy de Sancy in the Auvergne Mts., S central France. It flows southwest to join the Garonne River N of Bordeaux and to form the Gironde. The upper and middle Dordogne valley has become a popular tourist attraction. There are famous vineyards along the river's lower course.

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Dordogne River in sw France. Rising in the Auvergne hills, it is formed by the convergence of the Dor and Dogne rivers. It flows sw then w to meet the River Garonne, and forms the Gironde estuary. It has famous vineyards along its 471km (293mi) course, and is a vital source of hydroelectric power.

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	Beside The Broad Dordogne. (Poetry).(Poem) Magazine article from: Poetry; 7/1/2003
	Chateaus by canoe. (canoe traveling through France's Dordogne Valley) Magazine article from: Sunset; 4/1/1988
	Rustic and hearty, it's French duck and bean stew. (recipes) Magazine article from: Sunset; 4/1/1991

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