Boudigau

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Boudigau
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The Boudigau in Capbreton
Boudigau is located in France
Boudigau
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLandes
MouthAtlantic Ocean
 • coordinates
43°39′20″N 1°26′48″W / 43.65556°N 1.44667°W / 43.65556; -1.44667Coordinates: 43°39′20″N 1°26′48″W / 43.65556°N 1.44667°W / 43.65556; -1.44667
Length24.5 km (15.2 mi)

The Boudigau is a coastal river of the Landes, in Aquitaine, Southwest France. It is 24.5 km (15.2 mi) long.[1]

It collects waters of the , in , and flows north behind the dunes fronting the Atlantic Ocean. It flows into the sea, between Capbreton and Hossegor, through the old estuary of the Adour, an estuary which is shared by another coastal river, the .

Owing to this estuary, Capbreton is the only port between Bayonne and Arcachon. Formerly a fishing port, Capbreton is today more of a resort.

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References[]

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Ruisseau le Boudigau (S43-0400)".


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