France's Dronne river in the Dordogne gets wild label

The upper Dronne in the Dordogne east of Nontron has been named one of France’s 20 wild rivers sites.

Connexion journalist

Published Wednesday 27 November 2019 - 15:17 Modified Wednesday 27 November 2019 - 15:17

A total of 29km, plus 8km of the Manet stream, received the label, aimed at conservation.

It is part of just 7% of French waterways considered to be “in a very good ecological state”.

The Dronne was found to show exceptional biodiversity, very good water quality and it “flows freely” because of its natural banks and sediment.

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