The Lawe (French pronunciation: [lav] ) is a river of northern France, and a right tributary of the Lys. It is 41 km (25 mi) long.[1] 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.
| Lawe | |
|---|---|
 The Lawe at Bruay-La Buissière (Pas-de-Calais, France) | |
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | France |
| Mouth | |
• location | Lys |
• coordinates | 50°38′23″N 2°42′17″E / 50.63972°N 2.70472°E |
| Length | 41 km (25 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lys→ Scheldt→ North Sea |
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