La Leyre, Coastal river in Landes de Gascogne region, France.
The Leyre extends 115.9 kilometers from its source in Luglon to the Arcachon Basin, draining a watershed of 1700 square kilometers with an average flow of 18.8 cubic meters per second.
During the 19th century, maritime pine plantations transformed the region, using the Leyre for timber floating and its tributaries to power various industries including foundries and glassworks.
The river serves as a popular canoeing route and its iron-rich reddish waters have inspired local legends passed down through 14th-century Gascon texts and regional folklore.
Nautical bases like Mexico in Commensacq offer canoe and kayak rentals for river exploration, while developed beaches in Mios provide swimming facilities for visitors throughout the year.
The Leyre originates from the mysterious confluence of two waterways without a single identified source, formed by a complex network fed by the local groundwater table.
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