Larcis

The Arcis[1] or Larcis[2] (with article agglutination; Occitan: Arsís) is a river in Southwestern France. It is a right tributary of the Léez, originating in the commune Luc-Armau in the east of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It joins the Léez in Lannux, in the French département of the Gers. It is 34.8 km (21.6 mi) long.[2]

Arcis
Larcis
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationLuc-Armau
MouthLéez
  coordinates
43.6312°N 0.2325°W / 43.6312; -0.2325
Length34.8 km (21.6 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLéezAdourAtlantic Ocean

Name

The name is documented as Arsiis (1540), Arciis (1542), Arcis (1863). The name of the Arcison, a left tributary of the Layon, is related.

Main tributaries

  • (L) Lizo,
  • (L) Léès, from Saubole.
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References

  1. Paul Raymond, Dictionnaire topographique du département des Basses-Pyrénées, Paris, Imprimerie Impériale, 1863,
  2. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Le Larcis (Q10-0430)".


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