Léran (; ) is a commune in the Ariège 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 in French.
Administration
The current mayor, elected in 2020, is Sébastien Bertrand. He succeeded Henri Barrou, school principal, who was in office since 2001.
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
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