Crau
The Crau is the ancient confluence of the Durance and Rhône, and constitutes their vast flat alluvial fan.
- Region
- …lies at an elevation of around 30 metres (100 feet)
- Description: plain in France
- Also known as“Grande Crau”“La Crau”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint-Martin-de-Crau and Mouriès.
Saint-Martin-de-Crau
Saint-Martin-de-Crau is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.
Mouriès
Mouriès is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.
9 km north of Crau
Crau
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Latitude
43.60559° or 43° 36′ 20″ north
Longitude
4.86724° or 4° 52′ 2″ east
Open location code
8FM6JV48+6V
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In Other Languages
From Albanian to Occitan—“Crau” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
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