The Gélise River originates in the Gers department near Lupiac.
It flows for more than forty kilometers before reaching the Baïse River in Lavardac. The Gélise forms the border between the two landscapes that make up Albret: the sandy region (the Landes) and the limestone hills. At the end of its course, the Gélise flows past the Moulin des Tours, an iconic monument in Albret.
→ Contact canoe clubs and rental companies on the Gélise: Cap Cauderoue and Canoë-Kayak du Val d’Albret
Excerpt from "La Guirlande des Marguerites" Durey, Nérac 1876.
"In the rising dune...
He walked without stopping ...
To those cold valleys...
Where the Gélise opposes its dam to the sand"
The Gélise is a river particularly suited to canoeing thanks to the numerous canoe passes on several dams.
The river is not public property (private). Built and unbuilt land is private. Consequently, users are required to respect the area, the river, the owners, other users (fishermen, farmers, etc.) and the animal and plant species that live there. Canoeing is permitted on the Gélise River, provided that safety and civility rules are observed and at the user's own risk.
Gélise Natura 2000 site
The Moulin des Tours and the Henri IV Castle Museum will be open for tours between October 20 and 30…
Discover Château Le Courréjot, a family-owned estate in Condom, and share their passion for Armagnac.
From the still to the barrel cellar, discover their expertise and round out your tour with a tasting of their Armagnacs.
Discover the Hôtel Henri IV, a charming 3-star hotel located in the heart of Nérac, perfect for a weekend getaway, a stopover during your travels, or a relaxing stay.
Fancy a getaway to Albret? Discover the Hôtel Henri IV, a charming 3-star hotel located in the heart of Nérac—perfect for a weekend getaway, a stopover during your travels, or a relaxing stay.
