The Aube () is a river in France, a right tributary of the Seine. It is long. The river gives its name to the Aube department.

Its source is in the Haute-Marne department, on the plateau of Langres, near the town of Auberive. It flows through the departments of Haute-Marne, Côte-d'Or, Aube, and Marne. It flows into the river Seine near Marcilly-sur-Seine. Cities along the river include Bar-sur-Aube and Arcis-sur-Aube.

Main tributaries

  • Aubette
  • Aujon
  • Landon
  • Voire
  • Ravet
  • Meldançon
  • Puits
  • Huitrelle
  • Herbissonne
  • Barbuise
  • Salon
  • Superbe

Departments and towns crossed

  • Haute-Marne: Auberive
  • Côte-d'Or: Montigny-sur-Aube
  • Aube: Bar-sur-Aube, Brienne-le-Château, Ramerupt, Arcis-sur-Aube
  • Marne: Anglure

See also

  • The Albian Age in the Cretaceous Period of geological time is named for the River Aube (after the Latin name for the river, Alba)
  • Rivers of France

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