Lescun
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| Country | France |
| Region | Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Accous |
| Intercommunality | Vallée d'Aspe |
| Mayor | François Baye (2001–2008) |
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| Elevation | 468–2,504 m (1,535–8,215 ft) (avg. 900 m or 3,000 ft) |
| Land area1 | 61 km2 (24 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 187 (2006) |
| - Density | 3 /km2 (7.8 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 64336/ 64490 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Coordinates: 42°56′06″N 0°38′01″W / 42.935°N 0.6336°W
The village of Lescun is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.
It is at approximately 900m altitude in a grand cirque.
Lescun is situated on the GR 10 long-distance footpath traversing the Pyrenees. Combined with the dramatic scenery of its mountain backdrop, this makes it a popular focus for walkers and climbers.
With its old buildings and narrow streets, Lescun exudes a pleasant old village charm.
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