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Avre is a river in northern France, a tributary of the Somme. The river rises in the Perche hills and flows generally northward through the Normandy region, joining the Somme near the city of Amiens. Its course passes mainly agricultural landscapes and small communities, contributing to the drainage and hydrology of the wider Somme basin.

The Avre’s floodplain supports wetland and meadow habitats, and the river has historically hosted mills and small-scale industry along its banks. In modern times it is used for irrigation, drainage management, and recreational activities such as fishing and walking along dedicated paths.

History: The Avre Valley was the site of military action during the First World War, as Allied and German forces fought across the Somme front. Because of its position, the river and its valleys influenced local logistics and troop movements during the conflict.

Today, the Avre is managed as part of regional water and environmental planning. Efforts focus on maintaining water quality, protecting habitats, and reducing flood risk for nearby communities, while preserving opportunities for recreation and sustainable agriculture along its banks.

See also: Avre (disambiguation).