The phenomenon is generally named un mascaret in French. but some other local names are preferred.
* Seine had a significant bore until the 1960s, locally named la barre. Since then, it has been practically eliminated by dredging and river training.
* Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel including Couesnon, Sélune, and Sée
* Arguenon
* Vire
*Sienne
* Vilaine, locally named le mascarin
* Dordogne
* Garonne