Leucate

Leucate

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLeucateLa Franqui at 3.1 km (6 min)
Insee code11202Caves at 7.2 km (7 min)
Postcode11370La Palme at 10.2 km (10 min)
Latitude42.9103039Treilles at 10.4 km (11 min)
Longitude3.0281630Fitou at 12.3 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 70 metersSigean at 15.8 km (14 min)
Surface23.55 km²Feuilla at 15.8 km (18 min)
Population3655 inhabitantsLe Barcarès at 16.7 km (15 min)
Density148 inhabitants/km²Saint-Hippolyte at 21 km (18 min)
National labelsSalses-le-Château at 21 km (19 min)
Chief townCarcassonne (at 88 km, 53 min)Port-la-Nouvelle at 21 km (19 min)
DepartmentAudeSaint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque at 21 km (18 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Leucate is a real common plural, the singularity appears. It is the gateway to the Regional Natural Park of Narbonne in the Mediterranean.

This former island became peninsula today is still the center of a marine environment, nestled between its 16 km of Mediterranean coastline and 31 km from the shores of ponds, channels, islands and basins port. Leucate consists of four distinct urban entities between which extend three large protected natural areas, of great interest.

Activities close to nature which are the main resources of the municipality:

Viticulture, almost a century of tradition. Grapes, sun, soil, three major ingredients to create exceptional products.

Fishing and oyster farming, tradition again, if the first few difficulties, shellfish are booming, and many healthy eaters who pay homage to the oyster leucatoise.

Olives, almonds and honey production is just enough to feed the hungry and friends Leucatois tourists.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Leucate-range and large sandy beach for relaxation.
  • Trails Leucate two trails:
  • In the furrows of the vineyard, a 7 km loop.
  • In the furrows of the shepherd: a 5 km loop with a variation along the cliff 2 km with a remarkable view of the coastline.
  • The pond Leucate covering half the surface of the joint has a certain ecological richness and landscape, but also very fragile incentive to protect it: it is a listed site ZNIEFF (Fauna Natural Area of ​​Interest and Flora).
  • The set of dominant Leucate three urban areas that surround it, is a listed site. Some plants outstanding or very few have found refuge and some 300,000 birds of a hundred different species passing through or staying.
  • The range of Coussoules: a natural Natura 2000, protected and only on the coast. The sand runs particularly his rug tan lovers who discover yachting paradise here. This huge wild beach attracts every year more and more visitors looking for the sense of freedom it provides.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Leucate-la-Franqui
Information pointsTourist Office of Leucate
Leisure centresAquatic Park Aqualand Port Leucate,   Beach La Franqui,   Beach Le Grau de Leucate,   Beach Leucate Barcarès,   Beach Ulysse - Port Leucate,   Beach naturiste,   Beach of Leucate,   Cave of the Fées,   Marina Adhoc,   Marina Leucate
MonumentsFort of Leucate,   Lighthouse of the Cap Leucate
Natural sitesCape Leucate

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The World Wind: meets annually and the best kite funboardeurs the moment. Stage of the championship. Period: Easter.
  • Sol y Fiesta: village festival. Street performances take place during three nights. Day, bandas, tapas and entertainment. Period: Ascension.
  • Voice of Stars: festival of film dubbing, film preview, lecture, debate. Period: All Saints holidays.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Leucate is located in the heart of an area rich in tourist sites to visit:
  • The Cathar castles and the gorges of Galamus.
  • The city of Carcassonne.
  • Fortress Salses.
  • The African reserve Sigean.
  • Abbey Lagrasse.
  • Fontfroide Abbey.
PHOTOS
Walk along the cliff
 
Flora of the cliff
House downtown Leucate
 
Old Telegraph
Flamingos on the lake of Salses-Leucate
 
The Canigou off peak at 2784 m
Landscape and walks around Leucate
 
In grooves of the shepherd, variant Wed
Cliff
 
Redoubt Upper Franqui
La Franqui to the cliff
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 4°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le kazot
Rivesaltes
Dining outdoors (in the courtyard of Domaine l heritier, the house of MUSCAT)
Located 20 km from LeucateFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
La Villa Duflot
Perpignan
As time, the quality of a seasonal product or suggestions greedy suppliers of choice, Michel Védrines will offer a selected piece of his repertoire of four seasons.
Located 26 km from LeucateFrom 30 € to 45 € per person 
Saveurs nature
Perpignan
Vegetarian cuisine based on organic products, only takes on reservation and made no later than 10:30 am, for better management in the kitchen, bathroom and avoid waste. Thank you for...
Located 27 km from LeucateFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les maisons de monsieur pierre    
9.8
Leucate
Leucate getaway. In the Aude, near the Mediterranean Sea, we will welcome you throughout the year, our big mansion of the early nineteenth century, a tourist site in extremely varied....
Located in LeucateFrom 65 € to 95 € the double room 
Le patio des cigales    
8.2
Roquefort-des-Corbières
Marc and Marie welcome you in an old vineyard house of the nineteenth century, where simplicity and?? Love of old buildings will be complicit?? Discovery of local heritage. During your...
Located 10.8 km from Leucate50 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes leclercq    
9.2
Sigean
Bed and Breakfast Leclercq, SigeanFour (4) rooms classified 3 épis in the famous Gîtes de France guide. The guest house is located in a tipical village, at 6 km from the seaside, in...
Located 13.6 km from LeucateFrom 63 € to 72 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
GÎTES de FITOU  
8
Fitou
FITOU, Village of vineyards near the lake of Leucate, ideal for windsurfing. Animation and Holiday Village. Point of departure Corbières and the Cathar castles. Hiking in the Garrigues...
Located 4.4 km from LeucateFrom 280 € to 520 € per week 
Fitou, Aude, maison de vacance.  
10
Fitou
Tranquillity, comfort, decor, the site... All for a good stay. Detached house on a plot of 3500 m². Vue magnificent 180 degrees on the ponds, the sea and the Pyrenees. Quiet and relaxing...
Located 4.8 km from LeucateFrom 500 € to 800 € per week 
Maison port leucate h 3 étoiles 2/6 pers  
10
Leucate
8 months to 12 days is 230 €, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, washing machine, dishwasher, flat screen satellite tv dvd kitchen U veranda, terrace, patio, detached garage air conditioning....
Located in Leucate230 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le bois de pins    
8.8
Salses-le-Château
Small camping not far from the sea and the montains. We rent mobilhomes. We are open the whole year.
Located 13.2 km from LeucateFrom 10 € to 20 € per day 
Camping sunelia les tropiques    
8
Torreilles
At 400 meters from the beach, direct access to the sea, Sunêlia Tropics accede to your every need... Two swimming pools, eight hectares of lush vegetation, services, restaurant, mini...
Located 15.9 km from LeucateFrom 17.50 € to 47 € per day 
Camping le lamparo  
Sainte-Marie
3 star family campsite located at 1500 m from the sea and 50 m from the shops. New for 2012 Rental and wellness area (hammam, sauna, whirlpool and fitness). Heated pool.
Located 19.6 km from LeucateFrom 12 € to 29 € per day 

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HOTELS
Rev'hotel    
7.7
Leucate
Rev’Hotel is set on the Mediterranean coast, 200 metres from the beach and the centre of Porte-Leucate. It offers free Wi-Fi access and free private parking. Each guest rooms is air-conditioned...
Located in LeucateRoom from 50 €
Les Jardins De Vénus    
8.3
Leucate
The naturist site of Port Leucate consists of several villages, located on the offshore strip of land between the lake and the sea. Situated opposite the lake, Les Jardins de Vénus...
Located in LeucateRoom from 35 €
Relaxotel     
6.7
Le Barcarès
Hotel Relaxotel is located in Port-Barcares, 150 metres from the beach and 27 km from Perpignan. Its facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a sea water therapy centre. Guest...
Located 7.8 km from LeucateRoom from 62 €

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Residhotel Le Clos De La Cité
Situated just 500 metres from the medieval city of Carcassone, Residhotel Le Clos De La Cité features an indoor swimming...
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