Lecques (French pronunciation: [lɛk]; Occitan: Lècas) is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.
It is built on rising ground, on the west bank of the River Vidourle, 6 km (3.7 mi) to the north and upstream of Sommières. The village centre is on a rocky outcrop that overhangs the bank of the river.[3] Steps lead down to the bridge. Its elevation means it is protected from the 'vidourlades' or violent floods, for example, that of 9 September 2002.[4] There are remains of the ramparts, the narrow medieval streets and a church.
Etymology
The name 'Lecques' comes from the Celtic word 'leucas', meaning a settlement by a marker post on an ancient track.[3]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 191 | — |
| 1968 | 203 | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 165 | −18.7% |
| 1982 | 182 | +10.3% |
| 1990 | 215 | +18.1% |
| 1999 | 216 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 371 | +71.8% |
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The bridge and River Vidourle -
The church in the village -
Steps from village to river, with markers of flood levels -
Swimming in the river
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ a b Interpretation board erected by the Intercommunality
- ^ Interpretation board erected by the Syndicat interdepartmental d'Aménagement du Vidoule
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