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Barcelonnette, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Barcelonnette is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 3,487. Elevation: 3,743 ft (1,141 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Barcelonnette
Barcelonnette is a commune of France and a subprefecture in the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is located in the southern French Alps, at the crossroads between Provence, Piedmont and the Dauphiné, and is the largest town in the Ubaye Valley. The town's inhabitants are known as Barcelonnettes.
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| Population | 3,487 |
| Population Density | 550 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,743 ft (1,141 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3869°, 6.6518° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.0 inches (64 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,712 |
About Barcelonnette
Barcelonnette is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 3,487. The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet (1,141 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Barcelonnette vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $22,712 |
| 70% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
| 37% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 209 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $117,600 |
| 58% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $588 |
| 49% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,395 |
Property Tax
Climate in Barcelonnette
Barcelonnette has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 730 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below France avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,743 ft (1,141 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3869°N, 6.6518°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 90 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 113 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 65 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in |
Barcelonnette has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 26°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.0").
Schools in Barcelonnette
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée-collège André Honnorat | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École communale | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| École de Rioclar | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Fernand Gilly | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Pierre Magnan | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Barcelonnette
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Barcelonnette
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine | ||||
| Maison Du Bois | ||||
| Maison du Parc de l'Embrunais | ||||
| Maison Musée du Haut-Verdon | ||||
| Musée de Barcelonnette | ||||
| Musée de la Moto Ancienne | ||||
| Musée de la vallée | ||||
| Musée des hommes et des montagnes | ||||
| Musée Orrian | ||||
| Musée rural | ||||
| Sculptures sur neige |
Libraries in Barcelonnette
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediateque Mairie du Lauzet-Ubaye | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Orres | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Barcelonnette
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Embrun |
Hotels in Barcelonnette
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barcelonnette
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Barcelonnette
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Barcelonnette
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Barcelonnette
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Barcelonnette
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Barcelonnette
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barcelonnette
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barcelonnette
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Barcelonnette
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Barcelonnette
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Sauvage |
Ski Resorts Near Barcelonnette
55 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prali | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crissolo - Monviso Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rucas di Bagnolo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ristolas en Queyras | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aiguilles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arvieux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Abriès | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laye | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Claviere | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montgenèvre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Serre Chevalier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sestriere | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sansicario | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pragelato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sauze D'Oulx | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Deux Alpes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Col d'Ornon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Grave | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bardonecchia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bardonecchia - Jafferau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gréolières-Les-Neiges | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Colmiane | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Colle Saint Michel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Roubion-Les-Buisses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine skiable Valberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Pelens | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Isola 2000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratery | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Seignus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Auron | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rassemblement cours ESF | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| L'Audibergue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Argentera | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montclar | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Larche | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sainte-Anne la Condamine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Orres | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vars | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Risoul | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ceillac en Queyras | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Barcelonnette
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport | NCE | Large Airport |
| Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airfield | BAE | Small Airport |
| campo di volo Pian Mune' | - | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Isola 2000 Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| La Mure-Argens Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Valettes Glider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Merlo Romano Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Pampelonne Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Puimoisson Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | - | Small Airport |
| Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ségriès Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Seyne les Alpes Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Basse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Chamatte Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2) | - | Small Airport |
| Valberg Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Valloire-Bonnenuit Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Valsusa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Barcelonnette
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence postale communale | |
| Barcelonnette | |
| Pra Loup |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barcelonnette
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle ouverte des Guérins | |
| Chapelle Saint-François d'Assise | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jacques et Saint-Philippe | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jean | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jean-de-Matha | |
| Chapelle Saint-Joseph | |
| Église Saint-Étienne | |
| Église Saint-Martin de Tours | |
| Église Saint-Pierre-ès-liens | |
| Église Saint-Pons | |
| Saint-Jean des Agneliers | |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste |
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What is the population of Barcelonnette?
Barcelonnette has a population of 3,487 residents and is located in France. The population density is 550 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.
Is Barcelonnette expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,712, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,600 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Barcelonnette?
Barcelonnette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 25.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Barcelonnette?
The unemployment rate in Barcelonnette is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 209 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Barcelonnette?
The median home value in Barcelonnette is $117,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $588.