Lez (river)
| Le Lez | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | Le Lez |
| Country | France |
| Basin | |
| Main source |
Saint-Clément-de-Rivière 43°43′5″N 3°50′39″E / 43.71806°N 3.84417°E |
| River mouth |
Mediterranean Sea (Palavas-les-Flots) 43°31′33″N 3°56′2″E / 43.52583°N 3.93389°ECoordinates: 43°31′33″N 3°56′2″E / 43.52583°N 3.93389°E |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 29.6 kilometres (18.4 mi) |
The Lez is a coastal river in Hérault département, France. It is the main river crossing Montpellier. The river has its source in Saint-Clément-de-Rivière and flows to the Mediterranean Sea at Palavas-les-Flots. The fish Cottus petiti is endemic to this river, and is found only in a short stretch of it.
Tributaries
- La Mosson
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