Luc-sur-Mer

In today's world, Luc-sur-Mer remains a topic of constant interest and debate. Over time, its relevance has increased and has impacted different sectors of society. From the personal level to the professional level, Luc-sur-Mer has proven to be a crucial point that cannot be ignored. Its influence has spread to all corners of the world, affecting people of all ages, cultures and conditions. In this article, we will explore in detail the various facets of Luc-sur-Mer and how it has shaped and continues to shape our reality.

Luc-sur-Mer
Beachfront
Beachfront
Coat of arms of Luc-sur-Mer
Location of Luc-sur-Mer
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Luc-sur-Mer is located in France
Luc-sur-Mer
Luc-sur-Mer
Luc-sur-Mer is located in Normandy
Luc-sur-Mer
Luc-sur-Mer
Coordinates: 49°18′56″N 0°21′16″W / 49.3156°N 0.3544°W / 49.3156; -0.3544
CountryFrance
RegionNormandy
DepartmentCalvados
ArrondissementCaen
CantonCourseulles-sur-Mer
IntercommunalityCC Cœur de Nacre
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Philippe Chanu[1]
Area
1
3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[2]
3,295
 • Density840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
DemonymLutins
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14384 /14530
Elevation4–33 m (13–108 ft)
(avg. 7 m or 23 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Luc-sur-Mer (French pronunciation: [lyk syʁ mɛʁ] , literally Luc on Sea) is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 1,976—    
1975 2,392+2.77%
1982 2,609+1.25%
1990 2,902+1.34%
1999 3,036+0.50%
2007 3,172+0.55%
2012 3,134−0.24%
2017 3,182+0.30%
Source: INSEE[3]

Sights

  • The "Maison de la Baleine" created by Jean Chabriac. On 15 January 1885 a 40-ton,19-metre long whale beached in Luc sur Mer. Its skeleton is now on display in the municipal park.
  • Luc sur Mer cliffs
  • The cemetery's cross is estimated to date from 1662

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE