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The Garonne rises in the Spanish Pyrenees, enters France, and flows through Toulouse and Bordeaux before joining the Dordogne to form the Gironde estuary. Its course is commonly given as about 600 kilometers, making it a major river of southwest France and a cross-border waterway between Spain and the Atlantic coast. The river supports navigation, water supply, agriculture, and industry, and its lower course is associated with the port and wine-producing region around Bordeaux.
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Where does the Garonne River begin?
The Garonne rises in the Spanish Pyrenees and then enters France. It is therefore a cross-border river before becoming a major waterway of southwest France.
Which major French cities does the Garonne pass through?
The river passes through Toulouse and Bordeaux. Both cities are important landmarks along the Garonne's course.
What happens when the Garonne joins the Dordogne?
The Garonne joins the Dordogne to form the Gironde estuary. That estuary then connects the river system with the Atlantic coast.
How long is the Garonne River?
The Garonne's course is commonly given as about 600 kilometers. It runs from the Spanish Pyrenees through Toulouse and Bordeaux toward the Gironde estuary.
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