Oust Explained

Oust
Map:Oust (rivière).png
Mouth Coordinates:47.6306°N -2.0969°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Length:145km (90miles)
Discharge1 Avg:25m3/s
Basin Size:3630km2

The Oust (in French pronounced as /ust/; Breton: Oud) is a river in Brittany, France, right tributary of the Vilaine. It is 145km (90miles) long. Its source is in the hills between Corlay and Quintin. It flows generally southeast, through the following départements and towns:

The Oust flows into the river Vilaine in Redon. The part of the Oust between Rohan and Redon has been made navigable for small ships, and forms part of the Canal de Nantes à Brest.

The rivers Aff, Arz and Ninian are among its tributaries.