Lomme (river)

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Lomme
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The Lomme and the Lesse river in Belgium
Location
Country Belgium
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Saint-Hubert, Belgium
Mouth  
  location
Lesse
Length46 km (29 mi)
Discharge 
  average7.4 m3/s (260 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression LesseMeuseNorth Sea
A bridge over the Lomme in the town of Forrieres Forrieres PO1aJPG.jpg
A bridge over the Lomme in the town of Forrières

The Lomme, Lhomme or L'Homme is a river in the Ardennes, in the Walloon region of Belgium. It is a right tributary to the river Lesse, itself a right tributary of the river Meuse.

Geography

Its source is located on the plateau of Saint-Hubert. It passes through the villages of Poix-Saint-Hubert, Smuid, Mirwart, Grupont, Lesterny, Forrières, Jemelle, and the town of Rochefort, where it carved the Lorette cave. It joins the Lesse river at Éprave. It has one of the greatest drops in elevation of all rivers in Belgium. Its clear waters are home to a large population of fish, and the river is a popular location for trout fishing.

Coordinates: 50°08′N5°10′E / 50.133°N 5.167°E / 50.133; 5.167


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