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Franqui beach, Sandy beach in Languedoc, France

The beach extends over 8 kilometers between Mediterranean cliffs and a pond, featuring diverse landscapes of sand, pebbles, and natural elements.

During the 19th century, La Franqui established itself as the first beach resort in the Aude region, marking the beginning of local tourism.

The Mondial du Vent gathering takes place every Easter, bringing together enthusiasts of windsurfing, kitesurfing, and other water sports competitions.

The beach provides facilities including free parking, lifeguard stations, showers, rental services, and designated areas for various water activities.

Strong regional winds create exceptional conditions for sand yachting and kitesurfing, while the natural drau attracts diverse bird species including flamingos.

Address: 20 Av. du Front de Mer, 11370 Leucate, France 11370 11370

Website: https://tourisme-leucate.fr/accueil/decouvrir/les-plages.aspx

GPS coordinates: 42.93153,3.03759

Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:16

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