Gélise
| Gélise | |
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Baïse |
• coordinates | 44°10′45″N 0°17′18″E / 44.17917°N 0.28833°E |
| Length | 92 km (57 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Baïse→ Garonne→ Gironde estuary→ Atlantic Ocean |
The Gélise (pronounced [ʒeliːz]) is a tributary of the river Baïse in Gascony, southwestern France. It is 92.0 km (57.2 mi) long.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The name Gélise comes from the Aquitanian hydronymic root Jel, meaning "watercourse."
Geography
[edit]The Gélise originates in the Gers département at Cahuzères, north of Lupiac, then it flows northwest in the direction of Eauze. It drains the land around Castelnau-d'Auzan, then it flows northeast where it forms the natural boundary between the forest of the Landes of Gascony, the slopes of the Armagnac-Ténarèze.
It unites with the Baïse just after passing the fortified mill of Lavardac in Lot-et-Garonne.
The Osse, a right tributary, joins the Gélise near Nérac. The Auzoue, a right tributary, joins the Gélise at Mézin. The Izaute, a right tributary, joins the Gélise at Saint-Pé-Saint-Simon.
Départements and principal cities
[edit]The Gélise passes through the following départements and cities:
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- The Gélise (Natura 2000) (in French)
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