The Baïse (pronounced [baiːz] ; Occitan: Baïsa) is a 188-kilometre (117 mi) long river in south-western France, left tributary of the Garonne.[1] Its source is in the foothills of the Pyrenees, near Lannemezan. It flows north through the following départements and towns:

Baïse
Canal bridge over the river
Native nameLa Baïse (French)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationPlateau de Lannemezan
Mouth 
 • location
Garonne
 • coordinates
44°17′5″N 0°19′17″E / 44.28472°N 0.32139°E / 44.28472; 0.32139
Length188 km (117 mi)
Basin size2,910 km2 (1,120 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average5 m3/s (180 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionGaronneGironde estuaryAtlantic Ocean

It flows into the Garonne near Aiguillon.

Tributaries

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References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Baïse (O6--0290)".
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  • River Baise guide Places, ports and moorings on the River Baise - french-waterways.com