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The 'Sioule' is a 150 km (90 mi) long river in central France, left tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the village Orcival, north of Mont-Dore, in the Massif Central. The Sioule has cut a deep gorge, especially in its upper course. The Sioule flows generally northeast through the following ''départements'' and towns:

★ Puy-de-Dôme: Pontgibaud

★ Allier: Ébreuil, Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule
The Sioule flows into the river Allier 10 km (6 mi) north of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule.