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Alès, France
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Alès is a mid-size city in Occitanie, France with a population of 42,410. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
FHousing
BClimate
| Population | 42,410 |
| Population Density | 4,094 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1249°, 4.0808° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.0 inches (660 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,440 |
About Alès
Alès is a mid-size city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 42,410. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Alès vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $19,440 |
| 74% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 24.7% |
| 586% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.0% |
| 142% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,545 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $112,000 |
| 60% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $560 |
| 52% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 16,964 |
Property Tax
Climate in Alès
Alès has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 574 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,094/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1249°N, 4.0808°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
Alès has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.1").
Schools in Alès
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École catholique Notre-Dame | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Taisson | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Denis Diderot | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Veigalier | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Mandajors | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Joséphine Baker | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Faubourg du Soleil | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Marie Curie | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Montée de Silhol | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel privé Cévenol | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Romain Rolland | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Moulin | - | - | - | - |
| Collège et Lycée Privé de la Salle | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Paul Langevin | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Chantilly | - | - | - | - |
| Calandreta de Gardons | - | - | - | - |
| Collège-Lycée privé Bellevue Marie Rivier | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Nadine Worms | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée privé Bellevue | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Bellevue | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Le Pansera | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Paul Langevin | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Romain Rolland | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Alphonse Daudet | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Louis Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Frédéric Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Taisson | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Marie Curie | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Germaine Tillion | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Jean Baptiste Dumas | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Germain David | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle des Promelles | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Racine | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Claire Lacombe | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Alès
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boombox Radio | eurodance, funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTS Nîmes | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Escapades | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Platine 45 Radio | 2000s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Fréquence 7 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Micheline | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| RCF Maguelone Hérault | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Gard Lozère | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fuze | france, radio associative | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bartas | local, music | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Rayvox | alternative / indie, arts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Info RC | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Alès
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biosphera, centre d'interprétation des vallées cévenoles | ||||
| capitelle | ||||
| Conservatoire de la Fourche | ||||
| Du système solaire aux galaxies | ||||
| Maison du Mineur | ||||
| Maison Rouge | ||||
| Mine Témoin d'Alès | ||||
| Musée Ardèche 1900 | ||||
| Musée d'Antan | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la Musique | ||||
| Musée de la Soie | ||||
| Musée du Colombier | ||||
| Musée du Désert | ||||
| Musée du scribe | ||||
| Pierre André Benoit | ||||
| Pôle Culturel et Scientifique de Rochebelle | ||||
| Préhistorama |
Libraries in Alès
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts’aux livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Au fil des Pages | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Daniel Viala | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de la Jasse | 0.0 | |||||
| Claudine Chabrol | 0.0 | |||||
| Info'kiosque | 0.0 | |||||
| La Biblio Lézan | 0.0 | |||||
| La lézarde | 0.0 | |||||
| La rétive | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alphonse Daudet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André Chamson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Fons | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Rousson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Christol-lez-Alès | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Germinal | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Joachim Durand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alès
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les producteurs au Feliz | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché du Terroir | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| O P'tit Marché | |||||
| Place Couverte | |||||
| Place du Champ de Foire |
Hotels in Alès
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Alès
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Alès
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Alès
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Alès
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Alès
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Alès
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Alès
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Alès
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alès
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Alès
20 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Alès
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Alès
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Alès
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie le Lodge | ||||
| Brasserie Nova Céleste | ||||
| La Vieille Gisèle |
Stadiums & Teams in Alès
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Alès
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski de Prat Peyrot | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Croix de Bauzon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Alès
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | MPL | Large Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | - | Medium Airport |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Mende-Brenoux Airfield | MEN | Medium Airport |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | FNI | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | - | Small Airport |
| Avignon-Pujaut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campagne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Florac Ste Enimie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Grand'combe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Grand Plantier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montélimar-Ancône Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nîmes Courbessac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pierrelatte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pignan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plaine de Lacan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Remoulins Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rouveirolle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Drézéry Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Victor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sète ULM Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tornac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| ULM LECROS Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uzès-Belvezet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Alès
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alès Clavieres | |
| La Poste | |
| La Poste Alès Centrale |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Alès
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave | ||
| The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alès
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Chapelle Saint-Gilles | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption | |
| Église Notre-Dame-des-Clés | |
| Église Saint-Jean | |
| Église Saint-Joseph | |
| Église Sainte-Bernadette | |
| Sanctuaire Notre-Dame des Mines | |
| Temple | |
| Temple |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Alès
What is the population of Alès?
Alès has a population of 42,410 residents and is located in France. The population density is 4,094 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.
Is Alès expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,440, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,000 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $560 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Alès?
Alès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Alès?
The job market in Alès faces challenges, with unemployment at 24.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,545 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Alès?
The median home value in Alès is $112,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $560.