Thiou

Thiou
View of the Thiou flowing through the city of Annecy
Location
Country	France
Department	Haute-Savoie
Municipality	Annecy
Physical characteristics
Source	Lake Annecy
• location	Haute-Savoie, France
• elevation	446.8 m (1,466 ft)
Mouth	Fier
• location	France
• coordinates	45°54′34″N 6°5′53″E
Length	3.6 km (2.2 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Fier→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea

A panoramic image from the southern bank of the Thiou in the town centre of Annecy

The Thiou (French pronunciation: [tju]) is a short river in the city of Annecy, France. It is 3.6 km (2.2 mi) long. It is an effluent of Lake Annecy and an affluent of the Fier, which is in turn a tributary of the Rhône. The Thiou is considered one of the cleanest rivers in Europe and a postcard of the city of Annecy. The Thiou crosses the city forming small canals without which the city would not be often called the Venice of the Alps.

During the nineteenth century, the Thiou played an important role in manufacturing activities and provided the necessary energy to the industries that developed in the city of Annecy.

Le Thiou in Winter