Léran (; oc, Leran) is a

commune A commune is an alternative term for an intentional community. Commune or comună or comune or other derivations may also refer to: Administrative-territorial entities * Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township ** Communes of ...

in the Ariège

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in southwestern France.

Geography

The city is situated on the coast of

Lac de Montbel The Lac de Montbel is a reservoir 5 minutes from Chalabre, which is a popular location for watersports and swimming. It is located at Sainte-Colombe-sur-l'Hers on the border between the Ariège and Aude ''départements'' of southwestern France. ...

, 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.

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