Léran

Léran (; oc, Leran) is a Communes of France, commune in the Ariège (department), Ariège Departments of France, department in southwestern France.

Geography

The city is situated on the coast of Lac de Montbel, an artificial reservoir.

Population

Its citizens are called ''Léranais''.

Administration

The current mayor, elected in 2001, is Henri Barrou, whose term will continue until 2020. Barrou is also a school principal.

Sights

*The Chateau de Léran can be seen in the commune, which dates to 1163.

Personalities

* Claude Silve (1887–1978), a writer, was born in Léran.

See also

*Communes of the Ariège department

References

Communes of Ariège (department)
Ariège communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia

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