| Bidouze | |
|---|---|
 | |
   | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Arbailles |
| Mouth | |
• location | Adour |
• coordinates | 43°31′52″N1°12′48″W / 43.53111°N 1.21333°W |
| Length | 82 km (51 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Adour→ Atlantic Ocean |
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