Auroue
Encyclopedia
The Auroue is a 62.4 km (38.8 mi) long river
in the Gers
, Lot-et-Garonne
and Tarn-et-Garonne
départements, south western France
. Its source is at Crastes
, 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of Auch
. It flows generally north. It is a left tributary of the Garonne
into which it flows between Saint-Sixte
and Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme
, 13 km (8.1 mi) southeast of Agen
.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in the Gers
Gers
The Gers is a department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in the southwest of France named after the Gers River.Inhabitants are called les Gersois or Gersoises.-History:...
, Lot-et-Garonne
Lot-et-Garonne
Lot-et-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Lot and Garonne rivers.-History:Lot-et-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790...
and Tarn-et-Garonne
Tarn-et-Garonne
Tarn-et-Garonne is a French department in the southwest of France. It is traversed by the Rivers Tarn and Garonne, from which it takes its name.-History:...
départements, south western France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Its source is at Crastes
Crastes
Crastes is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:...
, 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of Auch
Auch
Auch is a commune in southwestern France. Located in the region of Midi-Pyrénées, it is the capital of the Gers department. Auch is the historical capital of Gascony.-The Ausci:...
. It flows generally north. It is a left tributary of the Garonne
Garonne
The Garonne is a river in southwest France and northern Spain, with a length of .-Source:The Garonne's headwaters are to be found in the Aran Valley in the Pyrenees, though three different locations have been proposed as the true source: the Uelh deth Garona at Plan de Beret , the Ratera-Saboredo...
into which it flows between Saint-Sixte
Saint-Sixte, Lot-et-Garonne
Saint-Sixte is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-Geography:The river Auroue forms all of the commune's western border, then flows into the Garonne, which forms all of its northern border.-References:*...
and Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme
Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme
Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-Geography:The river Auroue forms all of the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Garonne, which forms all of its northern border.-References:*...
, 13 km (8.1 mi) southeast of Agen
Agen
Agen is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in Aquitaine in south-western France. It lies on the river Garonne southeast of Bordeaux. It is the capital of the department.-Economy:The town has a higher level of unemployment than the national average...
.
Communes along its course
This list is ordered from source to mouth:- Gers: CrastesCrastesCrastes is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:...
, PuycasquierPuycasquierPuycasquier is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:...
, Miramont-LatourMiramont-LatourMiramont-Latour is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
, PisPisPis is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:...
, TayboscTayboscTaybosc is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:...
, GoutzGoutzGoutz is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Geography:The river Petite Auroue forms all of the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Auroue, which flows northeast through the commune and forms part of its southwestern and northern borders.-Population:...
, CéranCéranCéran is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
, BrugnensBrugnensBrugnens is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:...
, CadeilhanCadeilhanCadeilhan is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:...
, Saint-LéonardSaint-Léonard, GersSaint-Léonard is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
, UrdensUrdensUrdens is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:...
, Saint-ClarSaint-ClarSaint-Clar is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Geography:The river Arrats forms most of the commune's eastern border; the Auroue flows north through the western part of the commune.-Population:-References:*...
, MagnasMagnasMagnas is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:...
, LectoureLectoureLectoure is a commune in the Gers department in the Midi-Pyrénées in southwestern France.It is located north of Auch, the capital of the department, south of Agen and approximately northwest of Toulouse.-History:...
, L'Isle-BouzonL'Isle-BouzonL'Isle-Bouzon is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Geography:The village lies above the right bank of the Auroue, which flows north through the western part of the commune. The river Arrats forms all of the commune's eastern border....
, PlieuxPlieuxPlieux is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Auroue flows north through the western part of the commune; the river Arrats forms all of the commune's eastern border.-Population:...
, Castet-ArrouyCastet-ArrouyCastet-Arrouy is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Geography:The river Auroue flows north through the commune and forms part of its northeastern border.-Population:-Sights:...
, MiradouxMiradouxMiradoux is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Geography:The river Auroue forms most of the commune's western border and the Arrats all of its southeastern border.-Population:-References:*...
, GimbrèdeGimbrèdeGimbrède is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Geography:The river Auroue forms all of the commune's southeastern border, then flows north through its eastern part.-Population:-References:*... - Lot-et-Garonne: CuqCuq, Lot-et-GaronneCuq is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-See also:*Communes of the Lot-et-Garonne department...
- Tarn-et-Garonne: DunesDunes, Tarn-et-GaronneDunes is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France.-References:*...
- Lot-et-Garonne: CaudecosteCaudecosteCaudecoste is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-Geography:The river Auroue forms all of the commune's eastern border and the Garonne part of its northern border....
, Saint-SixteSaint-Sixte, Lot-et-GaronneSaint-Sixte is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-Geography:The river Auroue forms all of the commune's western border, then flows into the Garonne, which forms all of its northern border.-References:*...
, Saint-Nicolas-de-la-BalermeSaint-Nicolas-de-la-BalermeSaint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-Geography:The river Auroue forms all of the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Garonne, which forms all of its northern border.-References:*...