Ouysse

The Ouysse is an approximately 41 km long river in the Lot department, south-central France. Its source is near the small town Lacapelle-Marival. It flows west to the village Thémines, from where it continues as a subterranean river through the limestone formations south of Gramat.

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Type: Stream
Description: watercourse in southwest France
Also known as: “L’Ouisse Rivière”, “L’Ouysse Ruisseau”, and “Ouisse”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Château de Belcastel and Grottes de Lacave.

Château de Belcastel

Castle

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Château de Belcastel is a castle.

Grottes de Lacave

Cave

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Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Lacave

Church

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Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Lacave is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pinsac and Saint-Sozy.

Pinsac

Village

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Pinsac is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France. Pinsac is situated 3 km west of Ouysse.

Saint-Sozy

Village

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Saint-Sozy is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France. The town is known for its production of foie gras, nuts, and tobacco. Its stadium is named after René Lespinasse, former manager of the local football club "Les Coucous de Saint-Sozy". Saint-Sozy is situated 4 km north of Ouysse.