The Yonne is a river in the northern half of France. It flows mainly through the western part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, giving its name to the Yonne department and to several communes. It is the main left tributary of the Seine river.
The river was named during the Roman Empire as Icauna, a Latin word that likely came from the Celtic name for the river.
A: The Yonne river is located in the northern half of France.
A: The Yonne river mainly flows through the western part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
A: The Yonne river was named after the Celtic name for the river, which was likely adopted by the Romans during the Roman Empire and became Icauna in Latin.
A: Yes, the Yonne river is the main left tributary of the Seine river.
A: The Yonne river gives its name to the Yonne department and to several communes in the region.
A: The coordinates of the Yonne river are 48°23′19″N 2°57′26″E / 48.38861°N 2.95722°E / 48.38861; 2.95722.
A: The name Icauna, which is the Latin name for the Yonne river, is likely derived from the Celtic language.
