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| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Department | Aude |
| Arrondissement | Narbonne |
| Canton | Sigean |
| Intercommunality | Corbières en Méditerranée |
| Mayor | Michel Py (2008–2014) |
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| Elevation | 0–70 m (0–230 ft) (avg. 25 m/82 ft) |
| Land area1 | 23.55 km2 (9.09 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 3,858 (2008) |
| - Density | 164 /km2 (420 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 11202/ 11370 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Nestled between the Mediterranean sea and sea pond backing the Corbières mountains with an impressive view on the Canigou peak, Leucate is a community of typical villages lying among a unique natural landscape.
Leucate combines history, gastronomical treasures (oysters, wine, seafood) and cultural and sporting events as well as various types of famous festivals all year long.
Leucate, unique place, unique experiences.
Leucate is composed of five villages: the first, Leucate Village, cradle of the rich local historical heritage lies between a valley overlooked by a fortress and a vast geological plateau.
Leucate Village is an invitation for peaceful strolls along its narrow streets, typical of the area.
Leucate Plage at the feet of a steep cliff hidden from the wind offers an ideal site for adults and children. The latter are safe to play on the fine and wide sandy beaches.
La Franqui has a retro charm appealing to any visitor. Famous for its beach of Coussoules, 8 km of golden sand, this site offers the possibility to practice windsurf, kitesurf and any other wind related activity. Another alternative is to lay down and relax as the famous Henry de Monfreid would have done when he lived in La Franqui.
The naturist villages are a distinct part of Port Leucate. These villages are the guardian of the intimacy of those who feel free naked.
Port Leucate although inhabited during prehistorical era, has a quite recent history which starts in the 60’s with the ‘Racine’ commission. The particular location of this long land of sand between the Mediterranean sea and sea ponds allowed the construction of a marina composed of 1,200 moorings welcoming holidaymakers and seafarers all year long. Port Leucate also boasts a vast and welcoming beach.
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Leucate is on the Mediterranean coast of France. It is part of the eastern Corbières Mountains, which are called the Corbières maritimes. It is around 30 km (19 mi) south of Narbonne, and around 30 km (19 mi) north of Perpignan.
The Phare du Cap Leucate offers a view (on a clear day) over the whole French Mediterranean Sea from the Spanish border to the Camargue.
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2008 |
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| Population | 1077 | 1233 | 1244 | 1968 | 2177 | 2732 | 3858 |