Lawe | |
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Country | France |
Basin features | |
Main source | France |
River mouth |
Lys 50°38′23″N 2°42′17″E / 50.63972°N 2.70472°ECoordinates: 50°38′23″N 2°42′17″E / 50.63972°N 2.70472°E |
Progression | Lys→ Scheldt→ North Sea |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 41 km (25 mi) |
The Lawe is a river of northern France, right tributary of the Lys. Its source is near Magnicourt-en-Comte. It flows generally northeast through Houdain, Bruay-la-Buissière, Béthune and Lestrem. It flows into the Lys in La Gorgue.