Janon
The Janon is a small river that rises in Mont Pilat in the Massif Central of France near to Saint-Étienne. It runs for 13.9 kilometres through mostly built-up country to join the Gier at Saint-Chamond.- Type: Stream
- Description: river in France
- Also known as: “Janon river” and “Le Janon Ruisseau”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Gare de Saint-Chamond and Église Saint-André d’Izieux.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint-Chamond and Izieux.
Janon
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
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Latitude
45.4707° or 45° 28′ 15″ north
Longitude
4.50333° or 4° 30′ 12″ east
Elevation
380 metres (1,247 feet)
Open location code
8FQ6FGC3+78
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In Other Languages
From Asturian to Irish—“Janon” goes by many names.
- Asturian: “Ríu Janon”
- Catalan: “Janon”
- Cebuano: “Janon”
- Dutch: “Janon”
- French: “Janon”
- Irish: “Janon”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Varizelle and Pont Nantin.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: St-Chamond Bus Station and St-Chamond Railway Station.
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