Larcis
River in France
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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 | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Luc-Armau |
| Mouth | Léez |
• coordinates | 43.6312°N 0.2325°W |
| Length | 34.8 km (21.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Léez→ Adour→ Atlantic 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.