Laize

Laize
The Laize flowing through Bretteville-sur-Laize
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMartigny-sur-l'Ante, Calvados
 • coordinates48°53′42″N 0°18′33″W / 48.89500°N 0.30917°W / 48.89500; -0.30917
MouthOrne
 • coordinates
49°05′46″N 0°23′31″W / 49.09611°N 0.39194°W / 49.09611; -0.39194
Length31.98 km (19.87 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionOrneEnglish Channel

The Laize (French pronunciation: [lɛz]) is a river in northwestern France, crossing the department of Calvados. It is 31.98 km long. Its source is in Martigny-sur-l'Ante, and it flows into the river Orne.

The Laize flows through the area known as Suisse Normande.