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Auzoue
The Auzoue is a long river in the Gers and Lot-et-Garonne'' départements'', southwestern France. Its source is at Bassoues. It flows generally north. It is a right tributary of the Gélise into which it flows at Mézin. ''Départements'' and communes along its course This list is ordered from source to mouth: *Gers: Bassoues, Peyrusse-Grande, Cazaux-d'Anglès, Lupiac, Belmont, Castillon-Debats, Préneron, Vic-Fezensac, Lannepax, Courrensan, Gondrin, Lagraulet-du-Gers, Montréal, Fourcès *Lot-et-Garonne: Lannes, Mézin Mézin (; oc, Mesin) is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, south-western France. It is part of the arrondissement of Nerac. Geography The Auzoue flows into the Gélise in the commune. The Gélise forms most ... References Rivers of France Rivers of Gers Rivers of Lot-et-Garonne Rivers of Nouvelle-Aquitaine Rivers of Occitania (administrative region) {{France-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courrensan
Courrensan (; oc, Corrençan) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. Geography The Auzoue The Auzoue is a long river in the Gers and Lot-et-Garonne'' départements'', southwestern France. Its source is at Bassoues. It flows generally north. It is a right tributary of the Gélise into which it flows at Mézin. ''Départements'' and c ... forms part of the commune's southern border, then flows north-northwest through the middle of the commune. The village lies in the middle of the commune, on the right bank of the Auzoue. Population See also * Communes of the Gers department References Communes of Gers {{Gers-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fourcès
Fourcès is a commune in the Gers department in the Occitanie region in southwestern France known for its circular square. Geography Fourcès lies near Castelnau-d'Auzan and Montréal. The Auzoue flows north through the middle of the commune. The village lies in the middle of the commune, on the left bank of the Auzoue. Population Sights Fourcès is a typical medieval bastide, a little village where the houses are built in a circle to allow a proper defence. The following are notable sights: * The arena for the course Landaise for example in Castelnau-d'Auzan. * Old Armagnac caves. * The bastide of Bretagne-d'Armagnac. * The Bastide Gasconne of Fourcès. * The city of Montréal-du-Gers with a medieval bastide. * The city of Eauze and its Roman treasure. * The fortified village of Larressingle. * The Gallo-Roman villa of Séviac, in Montréal-du-Gers. * The Ganaderia de Buros. * The museum of D'Artagnan in Lupiac Lupiac () is a commune in the Gers department ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gélise
The Gélise () is a tributary of the river Baïse in Gascony, southwestern France. It is long. Etymology The name Gélise comes from the Aquitanian hydronymic root ''Jel'', meaning "watercourse." Geography 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 The Gélise passes through the following ''départements'' and cities: * Gers: Dému, Eauze * Lot-et-Garonne: Sos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Préneron
Préneron (; oc, Preneron) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. Geography Localisation Hydrography The Auzoue The Auzoue is a long river in the Gers and Lot-et-Garonne'' départements'', southwestern France. Its source is at Bassoues. It flows generally north. It is a right tributary of the Gélise into which it flows at Mézin. ''Départements'' and c ... flows north through the western part of the commune. Population See also * Communes of the Gers department References Communes of Gers {{Gers-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rivers Of France
This is a list of rivers that are at least partially in France. The rivers are grouped by sea or ocean. The rivers flowing into the sea are sorted along the coast. Rivers flowing into other rivers are listed by the rivers they flow into. Some rivers (e.g. Sûre/Sauer) do not flow through France themselves, but they are mentioned for having French tributaries. They are given in ''italics''. For clarity, only rivers that are longer than 50 km (or have longer tributaries) are shown. In French, rivers are traditionally classified either as ''fleuves'' when they flow into the sea (or into a desert or lake), or as ''rivières'' when they flow into another river. The ''fleuves'' are shown in bold. For an alphabetical overview of rivers of France, see the category Rivers of France. Tributary list North Sea The rivers in this section are sorted north-east (Netherlands) to south-west (Calais). * Rhine/Rhin (main branch at Hook of Holland, Netherlands) ** Moselle (in Koblenz, Germ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lannes, Lot-et-Garonne
Lannes (; oc, Lanas) is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France. Geography The Auzoue forms part of the commune's southwestern border. The Osse forms the commune's eastern border. See also *Communes of the Lot-et-Garonne department The following is a list of the 319 communes of the French department of Lot-et-Garonne. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2022):Communes of Lot-et-Garonne {{LotGaronne-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montréal, Gers
Montréal (; historically, Montréal-du-Gers; Gascon: ''Montrejau de Gers'') is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. Geography The commune is situated in the Gers but close to the borders with Lot-et-Garonne and Landes. It is built on a promontory on the right bank of the river Auzoue. Population The inhabitants are called ''Montréalais''. Sights In the neighbourhood are numerous old castles, medieval walled villages, small towns built around castles and many "sacred" places because the Via Podiensis and the Way of St. James of Compostela which pass through Montréal. * In the village ** The Roman Gaul villa at Séviac. ** The medieval bastide. * In the surroundings ** The bastide of Bretagne-d'Armagnac. ** The Bastide Gasconne of Fourcès. ** The city of Eauze and its Roman treasure. ** The fortified village of Larressingle. ** The museum of D'Artagnan in Lupiac. ** The Spa of Barbotan-les-Thermes in Cazaubon. ** The paleontological site dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagraulet-du-Gers
Lagraulet-du-Gers is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. Geography The Auzoue The Auzoue is a long river in the Gers and Lot-et-Garonne'' départements'', southwestern France. Its source is at Bassoues. It flows generally north. It is a right tributary of the Gélise into which it flows at Mézin. ''Départements'' and c ... flows north through the middle of the commune. Population See also * Communes of the Gers department References Communes of Gers {{Gers-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gondrin
Gondrin () is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. Geography The Auzoue The Auzoue is a long river in the Gers and Lot-et-Garonne'' départements'', southwestern France. Its source is at Bassoues. It flows generally north. It is a right tributary of the Gélise into which it flows at Mézin. ''Départements'' and c ... flows north-northwest through the western part of the commune, then forms part of its western border. The Osse flows north through the eastern part of the commune, then forms part of its northeastern border. Population See also * Communes of the Gers department References Communes of Gers {{Gers-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lannepax
Lannepax (; oc, Lanapatz) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. It is the site of a distillery of Armagnac brandy. Geography The Auzoue The Auzoue is a long river in the Gers and Lot-et-Garonne'' départements'', southwestern France. Its source is at Bassoues. It flows generally north. It is a right tributary of the Gélise into which it flows at Mézin. ''Départements'' and c ... forms most of the commune's eastern border. Population See also * Communes of the Gers department References Communes of Gers {{Gers-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic-Fezensac
Vic-Fezensac (; Gascon: ''Vic en Fesensac''; Occitan: ''Vic de Fesensac'') is a commune in the Gers department in the Occitanie region of Southwestern France. In 2017, it had a population of 3,474. Geography Localisation Vic-Fezensac is in the Côtes de Gascogne wine region. Hydrography The Auzoue flows north through the western part of the commune and forms most of its north-western border. The Osse flows north through the middle of the commune and crosses the town. Population Events Vic-Fezensac is one of the last towns in France which still showcases bullfighting. The main feria takes place over the Pentecost weekend. On this occasion tens of thousands of people gather all night long over the weekend in the tiny streets of the city. It is the first big "feria" of the year in Southwestern France. Small bodegas crowded with people are open until the morning comes, "bandas" (bands of popular Basque or Gascon music) goes on the streets. At the end of July the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castillon-Debats
Castillon-Debats is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. Geography The Auzoue The Auzoue is a long river in the Gers and Lot-et-Garonne'' départements'', southwestern France. Its source is at Bassoues. It flows generally north. It is a right tributary of the Gélise into which it flows at Mézin. ''Départements'' and c ... forms part of the commune's eastern border and flows north through its northeastern part. Population See also * Communes of the Gers department References Communes of Gers {{Gers-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
