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The Authie is a river in northern France whose course crosses the departement of the Pas-de-Calais and the Somme. Its source is near the village of Coigneux. It flows through the towns of Doullens, Auxi-le-Château, Nempont-Saint-Firmin and Nampont, finally flowing out into the Channel near Berck. 〔(Authie on the Sandre (Fr.Gov) website )〕 Its regular course has attracted mankind for many centuries, developing an agricultural environment that is still dominant today. The valley of the Authie, with many towns, villages, abbeys and chateaux, holds a rich architectural heritage alongside the banks of the river, while the river mouth forms a sizeable bay between Fort-Mahon-Plage and Berck, typical of Picardy estuaries. The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. ==Etymology== The origin of the name ''Authie'' has not been established with any certainty. A possibility is the pre-Celtic word ''atur'' meaning river.〔(The origin of the name of the Authie )〕 Many waterways’ names, such as the Adour, are a corruption of the Celtic term ''alt'' meaning deep and that could refer to the steep-sided bed of the river.〔The Authie: a valley, landscapes, a little history'' on cpie-authie.club.fr (Read online )〕 Another suggestion stems from the Latin word ''attegia'' designating groups of fishermen and lumberjacks living by any river. .〔(The website of the town of Authie )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Authie (river)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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