Gélise

Gélise
Location
Country	France
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Baïse
• coordinates	44°10′45″N 0°17′18″E / 44.17917°N 0.28833°E / 44.17917; 0.28833 (Baïse-Gélise)Coordinates: 44°10′45″N 0°17′18″E / 44.17917°N 0.28833°E / 44.17917; 0.28833 (Baïse-Gélise)
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[]

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, Poudenas, Mézin, Barbaste

References[]

External links[]

• http://www.geoportail.fr
• The Gélise (Natura 2000) (in French)

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