Lescure (in Occitan Era Escura) is a commune, located in the department of Ariège in the region of Occitanie, in southern France.
Its inhabitants are called Escurois.
Geography Commune of the Pyrenees located in the urban area of Saint - Girons on the Baup . It is part of the Regional Natural Park of the Pyrenees ariégeoises .
Politics and Administration + List of successive mayorsTerm Name Party 2014–In progress Maryse Perigaud Ind. 2008–2014 Jean-Marie Monreysse PS 2007–2008 Claude Pujol PS 1984–2007 Michèle Eychenne 1965–1984 Jean Dupuy 1951–1965 Gaston Bareille
Demographics
In 2014, the municipality had 501 inhabitants, a decrease of -1.18% compared with 2009 ( Ariège : 0.95%, France excluding Mayotte : 2.49%).
Places and monuments The bell tower of Nogues of the thirteenth century is located on the road to Santiago de Compostela. Place currently preserved by the association "Les Amis du Clocher de Nogues". The remains of this ancient church were listed historic monument by decree of June 6, 2012 .
Personalities related to the commune Robert Redeker (born 1954), philosopher and writer Thierry Escaich (born 1965), organist and composer, born in Nogent-sur-Marne but part of the family of which is attached to Lescure. Raoul Béteille (1924-2015), magistrate
See also Communes of the Ariège department
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