Joyeuse (river)

The Joyeuse, is a left tributary of the Bidouze, in the French Basque Country (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Southwest of France.

Joyeuse
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationIholdy
Mouth 
  location
Bidouze
  coordinates
43°21′13″N 1°1′34″W
Length27 km (17 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBidouzeAdourAtlantic Ocean

Name

Its name Joyeuse, that applies also to the Aran River and one of its tributaries, is the name of the sword of Charlemagne. It was attributed after the battle of Roncevaux. At this time, many breaches or narrow passes in the Pyrenees were renamed in reference to Roland.

Geography

The Joyeuse rises in Iholdy and flows into the Bidouze in Saint-Palais.

Départements and towns

Main tributaries

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