Baïse
| Baïse | |
|---|---|
 Canal bridge over the river | |
| Basin | |
| Progression | Garonne→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Main source | Plateau de Lannemezan |
| River mouth |
Garonne 44°17′5″N 0°19′17″E / 44.28472°N 0.32139°ECoordinates: 44°17′5″N 0°19′17″E / 44.28472°N 0.32139°E |
| Watershed area | 2,910 km2 (1,120 sq mi) |
| Countries | France |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 188 km (117 mi) |
| Discharge |
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The Baïse (pronounced: [baiːz]) (Occitan: Baïsa) is a 188-kilometre (117 mi) long river in south-western France, left tributary of the Garonne. Its source is in the foothills of the Pyrenees, near Lannemezan. It flows north through the following départements and towns:
- Hautes-Pyrénées: Lannemezan, Trie-sur-Baïse
- Gers: Mirande, Castéra-Verduzan, Valence-sur-Baïse, Condom
- Lot-et-Garonne: Nérac, Lavardac
It flows into the Garonne near Aiguillon.
Tributaries
- Gélise (in Lavardac)
- Petite Baïse (in L'Isle-de-Noé)
References
External links
- River Baise guide Places, ports and moorings on the River Baise - french-waterways.com
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