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Gélise

Coordinates: 44°10′45″N 0°17′18″E / 44.17917°N 0.28833°E / 44.17917; 0.28833
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Gélise
Gélise is located in France
Gélise
Gélise is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gélise
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Baïse
 • coordinates
44°10′45″N 0°17′18″E / 44.17917°N 0.28833°E / 44.17917; 0.28833
Length92 km (57 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBaïseGaronneGironde estuaryAtlantic 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

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The name Gélise comes from the Aquitanian hydronymic root Jel, meaning "watercourse."

Geography

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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

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The Gélise passes through the following départements and cities:

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Gélise (O6--0330)".
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