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Bassens, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Bassens is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,012. Elevation: 938 ft (286 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bassens
Bassens is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
People
Economy
C+Housing
BClimate
| Population | 4,012 |
| Population Density | 916 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5756°, 5.9390° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.7 inches (1,948 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 42.3 inches (107 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,238 |
About Bassens
Bassens is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,012. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet (286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Bassens vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,238 |
| 64% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 241 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $171,200 |
| 39% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 26% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,605 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5756°N, 5.9390°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Bassens has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").
Schools in Bassens
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Chef-Lieu | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Chef-Lieu | — | — | — | — |
| Crêche La Sauvageonne | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle des Combes | — | — | — | — |
| SEGPA du Collège Côte Rousse | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole du Mollard | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle de la Plaine | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnase de la Plaine | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire de la Plaine | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Côte Rousse | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle la Pommeraie | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle du Mollard | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire du Mollard | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire d'application la Pommeraie | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique Simone Veil - Chambéry | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique Simone Veil - Chambéry | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bassens
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Meuh | electronic, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 | — | MP3 | |
| H2O | annecy, haute-savoie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Max Radio Grenoble | dance, dance music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Rock | alternative rock, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rockenfolie | rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| M2S Radio | club, latino | AAC 128 kbps | |
| All Piano Radio | classical, classical piano | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio New's FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Grenoble | — | MP3 | |
| Radio RKS | local, local radio | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Alpes 1 Grenoble | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Montagne FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Air Gay Radio (GB) | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Couleur Chartreuse | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Grésivaudan | local news, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Alto | hits, pop | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Radio Italienne de Grenoble | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Légende du Rock | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La radio Plus | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FMR | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| SunAlpes Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bassens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galerie Eurêka | ||||
| Hôtel de Cordon | ||||
| Jardins des Charmettes | ||||
| Les Charmettes | ||||
| Maison de l'Artisanat | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges | ||||
| Maison Faune-Flore | ||||
| Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau | ||||
| Moulin de la Tourne | ||||
| Musée "La Galerie" | ||||
| Musée Bayard | ||||
| Musée de l'Ours des Cavernes | ||||
| Musée de la cordonnerie | ||||
| Musée de la Grande Chartreuse | ||||
| Musée de la Nature | ||||
| Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Savoie | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des Forges et Moulins de Pinsot | ||||
| Musée des Outils de la Pierre | ||||
| Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes | ||||
| Musée du Château | ||||
| Musée du Vigneron | ||||
| Musée Faure | ||||
| Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz | ||||
| Musée Lac et Nature | ||||
| Musée Lac et Nature | ||||
| Musée Saint-Jean | ||||
| Musée Savoisien | ||||
| Museo Galletti | ||||
| Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle | ||||
| Museum d'Histoire Virtuelle |
Libraries in Bassens
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bissy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Cusy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Deux Mondes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Loisirs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Georges Brassens | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Livio Benedetti | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marguerite Chevron | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de La Ravoire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude | 0.0 | |||||
| Bouquiniste | 0.0 | |||||
| Cure | 0.0 | |||||
| En voyage les livres | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Envolée | 0.0 | |||||
| La Dôme | 0.0 | |||||
| La Parenthèse | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Kioske | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison des associations | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Belley | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cognin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de St Pierre d'Allevard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Pellerin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean-Louis Favre | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathèque Media'Lac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Samivel | 0.0 | |||||
| Salle des Arts | 0.0 | |||||
| USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bassens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles du marché couvert | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Couvert des Halles | |||||
| Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran | |||||
| Marché des Halles | |||||
| Marché des Hauts de Chambéry | |||||
| Marché du Sierroz | |||||
| Place de Verdun |
Cafes in Bassens
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bassens
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bassens
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bassens
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bassens
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bassens
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bassens
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bassens
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bassens
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bassens
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bassens
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bassens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Caquot | ||||
| Brasserie de Chanaz | ||||
| Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc | ||||
| Brasserie du Merle | ||||
| Brasserie Grésiv'Ale | ||||
| Brasserie La Barbue | ||||
| Brasserie Les Rois Malts | ||||
| L'écume du Guier | ||||
| L’Antre 2 Bières | ||||
| La Baujue | ||||
| Le Mel'in | ||||
| Les brasseurs savoyards | ||||
| Les Brasseurs Savoyards | ||||
| Les funambules | ||||
| Micro-brasserie Noisigotte | ||||
| Petite Bière Dezaillons |
Stadiums & Teams in Bassens
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bassens
78 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Clusaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Portes du Mont-Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Evasion Mont Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jardin Enfants | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Semnoz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau du Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Slalom | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arêches Beaufort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Plainpalais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Féclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-Margériaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Entremonts | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Granier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tremplins du Praz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Reposoir | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirmentaz - Les Habères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Roc d'Enfer | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Massif des Brasses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Menthières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Praz de Lys Sommand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Croisette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Saxonnex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Romme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Collet d'Allevard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cascades de Glace du Reposoir | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Môm' Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Bornand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cordon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Villard de Lans - Corrençon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Coulmes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montagnes de Lans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Colline des Bains | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Grave | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Porte d'Herbouilly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col d'Ornon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Deux Alpes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de l'Arzelier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Signaraux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Chevalier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 7 Laux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Marcieu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade des Neiges du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 3 Vallées | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Egaux - St Hugues | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Porte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Thorens | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gresse en Vercors | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sappey-en-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Beldina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Autrans - Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bassens
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | Large Airport |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | — | Medium Airport |
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Annemasse Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | GNB | Medium Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de Cenise | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM d'Izenave | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Val-Revermont | — | Small Airport |
| Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belley-Peyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cervens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Courchevel Altiport | CVF | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habère Poche Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Tour-de-Pin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tranclière Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Leyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Megève Altiport | MVV | Small Airport |
| Méribel Altiport | MFX | Small Airport |
| Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bassens
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chambéry-le-Haut | |
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bassens
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle de la Croix-Rouge | |
| Église Saint-Barthélémy | |
| Église Sainte-Thérèse | |
| Mosquée |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bassens?
Bassens has a population of 4,012 residents and is located in France. The population density is 916 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.
Is Bassens expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,238, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,200 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Bassens?
Bassens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bassens?
The unemployment rate in Bassens is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 241 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bassens?
The median home value in Bassens is $171,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $856.