Aran (river)

Aran
The Aran in Bardos
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMount Baigura
Mouth 
  location
Adour
  coordinates
43°29′50″N 1°17′37″W / 43.49722°N 1.29361°W / 43.49722; -1.29361
Length48 km (30 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionAdourAtlantic Ocean

The Aran (French pronunciation: [aʁɑ̃] ), from Basque Harana, is a left tributary of the Adour, in the French Basque Country, in Aquitaine, Southwest France. It is 48.4 km (30.1 mi) long.

The river is also known as the Joyeuse, which is also the name of a tributary of the Bidouze.