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Bavans, France
Bourgogne · France
Bavans is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 4,108. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bavans
Bavans is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
People
Economy
CHousing
AClimate
| Population | 4,108 |
| Population Density | 717 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4853°, 6.7332° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Bourgogne |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,613 |
About Bavans
Bavans is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 4,108. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Bavans vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,613 |
| 67% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.0% |
| 178% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 246 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $114,000 |
| 60% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $570 |
| 51% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,643 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below France avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4853°N, 6.7332°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 126 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 125 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Bavans has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (3.0").
Schools in Bavans
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Maternelle Françoise Dolto | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Claire Radreau | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bavans
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTN (CH) | regional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers | classic hits 70s, old hits | MP3 | |
| Radio Gaba Switzerland (CH) | deep house, minimal | OGG | |
| Plein Air Pontarlier | doubs, plein air | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RJB (CH) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bavans
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge-musée d'Étueffont | ||||
| L'Atelier du Pavillon des sciences | ||||
| La Damassine | ||||
| Le 19 | ||||
| Le Pavillon des sciences | ||||
| Maison de la Négritude | ||||
| Maison départementale de l'environnement | ||||
| Musée Agricole de Botans | ||||
| Musée Bull et de la Mécanographie | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Histoire | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Histoire | ||||
| Musée d'art moderne - Donation Maurice Jardot | ||||
| Musée de l'Artisanat et des Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot | ||||
| Musée de la Mémoire et de la Paix | ||||
| Musée de la mine Marcel Maulini | ||||
| Musée de la pince | ||||
| Musée du Château des ducs de Wurtemberg | ||||
| Musée Frédéric Japy | ||||
| Musée Minal | ||||
| Musée Roger Comte | ||||
| Tour 41 : musée des beaux arts | ||||
| Tour 46 |
Libraries in Bavans
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Université de Franche-Comté - UTBM | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gilles Roy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Léon Deubel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Louis Pergaud | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale d'Andelnans | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Janusz Korczak | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pour Tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Lucien Febvre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque UTBM | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Documentaire | 0.0 | |||||
| L'ABC | 0.0 | |||||
| La Clé des Champs | 0.0 | |||||
| La Foyothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alain Cartier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alice Boname | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Bourogne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bavilliers | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Rougegoutte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale Champagney | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Bélieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale Jules Carrey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Nelson Mandela | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bavans
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Marché | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert d'Audincourt | |||||
| Marché des Vosges | |||||
| Marché Fréry | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Place du Champ de Foire | |||||
| Place du Marché des Résidences |
Dentists in Bavans
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bavans
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bavans
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Atypique | ||||
| Brasserie Backporte | ||||
| Brasserie de Sochaux | ||||
| Brasserie du Faubourg | ||||
| Brasserie du Territoire OXL | ||||
| Brasserie Fontaine de Jouvence | ||||
| Hélie - Microbrasserie Solaire | ||||
| Le Fanc Brasseur | ||||
| Le Grand méchant moût |
Stadiums & Teams in Bavans
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bavans
41 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Bresse Brabant | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandval | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Goule | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Planche des Belles Filles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ballon d'Alsace | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rouge Gazon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bussang Larcenaire | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ventron | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station du Markstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowkite Markstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski du Schnepfenried | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Genevez | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Bresse - Hohneck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gaschney 360 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Bresse - Lispach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gérardmer | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Site Nordique des Trois Fours | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Schlucht | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Xonrupt - Le Poli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Valtin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lac Blanc | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Robella | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brot-Dessus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Cernay Blanche | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sommartel / Le Locle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Site du Meix Musy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Gollières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Corbatière | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crêt-du-Puy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Fourgs | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Bugnenets-Savagnières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Breuleux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Combe Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tramelan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Golatte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pierrefontaine Les Varans | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grenchenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malleray - Les Orvalles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bavans
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Colmar Houssen airport | CMR | Medium Airport |
| Grenchen Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Les Eplatures Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Payerne Air Base | VIP | Medium Airport |
| Vesoul-Frotey Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Athose Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Belfort Chaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bellechasse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Besançon La Vèze Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Besançon-Thise Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bressaucourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courtelary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dropt AltiSurface | - | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Épinal Dogneville Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fournet ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Jasney Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Malachère Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Tête Des Champs Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| La Vrine Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lanans Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Masevaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Môtiers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neuchâtel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontarlier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ramonchamp Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saulnot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Senoncourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Venisey Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vieux-Ferrette Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ville sur Illon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bavans
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bavans |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bavans
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Bruno | |
| Église luthérienne |
Quick Facts
🇫🇷 About France
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bavans
What is the population of Bavans?
Bavans has a population of 4,108 residents and is located in France. The population density is 717 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.
Is Bavans expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,613, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,000 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $570 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bavans?
Bavans has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bavans?
The job market in Bavans faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 246 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bavans?
The median home value in Bavans is $114,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $570.