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Bécherel, France

Brittany · France

Bécherel is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 723. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
723 Population 138/sq mi density
564 ft Elevation 172 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,972 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,972 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$111,000 home value, $555/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population723
Density138/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,972
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$111,000
Rent$555
Housing Units289
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Population723
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Coordinates48.2962°, -1.9454°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (957 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$22,972

About Bécherel

Bécherel is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 723. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bécherel is $22,972, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Bécherel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,972
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bécherel is $111,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $555 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 289 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,000
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$555
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units289

Property Tax

Climate in Bécherel

Bécherel has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 691 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.2°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.2° 66.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10.2° 51.5
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.2° 48.9
Apr 11°C / 52°F 6° / 16° 51.2
May 14.3°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.3° 58.0
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.6° 50.8
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 13.7° / 24.8° 44.0
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 13.8° / 24.7° 43.5
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.9° 56.6
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.2° 73.0
Nov 9.2°C / 49°F 5.9° / 12.5° 73.2
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 3.6° / 9.6° 73.3
Bécherel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates48.2962°N, 1.9454°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 100 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 94 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 149 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 107 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 95 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 103 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 124 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 101 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 39 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 145 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 144 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 141 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 85 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 89 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 54 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 81 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 149 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 140 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 139 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in

Bécherel has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 43°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bécherel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Notre Dame
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Radio Stations near Bécherel

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio La Belle Aventure chanson française, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
CanalB independent music MP3
Canal B MP3
France Bleu Armorique MP3 128 kbps
dubsideradio dub, reggae MP3 320 kbps
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps
Fréquence Hit classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bécherel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ArchéoMusée Coriosolis
Centre Arthurien
Château de Dinan
Fonds régional d’art contemporain Bretagne
Fonds régional d’art contemporain Bretagne
La Maison de la Rance
La Maison des Faluns
Le Moulin du Prat
Maison d'artiste de la Grande Vigne
Maison d'école en Pays Gallo
Maison du Canal
Maison du patrimoine en Broceliande
Musée 39-45
Musée de l'Outil et des Métiers
Musée de la Forge
Musée du Cidre
Musée du Rail
Tous à vélo, avec Louison Bobet

Libraries in Bécherel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Foyer des Jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque Antipode0.0
Bibliothèque Antipode0.0
Bibliothèque d'Aucaleuc0.0
Bibliothèque de Cintré0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Gilles0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale Antenne de Bécherel0.0
Bibliothèque générale0.0
Bibliothèque générale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale André Grignon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Dinan0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre-Jakez Helias0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Villejean0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Villejean0.0
Bibliothèque Villejean0.0
Bibliothèque Villejean0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
documentation0.0
documentation0.0
Espace Culturel0.0
Espace évasion0.0
Espace évasion0.0
Je, tu, lis ...0.0
L'Autre Lieu0.0
L’Imagin’R0.0
La Bulle0.0
La Grange0.0
Le Marque-page0.0
Le Tempo0.0
Le Triplex0.0
Les Pontènes0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Maison du Pâtis0.0
Médiathèque Au Pré Vert0.0
Médiathèque Au Pré Vert0.0
Médiathèque L'Arc-en-ciel0.0
Médiathèque L'Odyssée0.0
Médiathèque la Cédille0.0
Médiathèque La Girafe0.0
Médiathèque La Parchemine0.0
Médiathèque La Passagère0.0
Médiathèque Le Grenier des Mots0.0
Médiathèque Les Mots Passants0.0
Médiathèque Lucien-Herr0.0
Médiathèque municipale Yves Delahaie0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Relais médiathèque de Plélan-le-Petit0.0
Totems0.0

Farmers Markets in Bécherel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le P'tit Marché
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché Beauregard
Marché Beauregard
marché couvert
Marché d'intérêt régional
Marché de Gévezé
Marché de Quincé
Marché de Quincé
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché Villejean
Marché Villejean
Place André Ferré

Cafes in Bécherel

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ulysse à l'Ouest
Un Air De Famille

Castles in Bécherel

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Caradeuc

Veterinaries in Bécherel

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire

Breweries in Bécherel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Bizhhh
Brasserie de la Bizhhh
Brasserie du Vieux Singe
Brasserie du Vieux Singe
Brasserie PLOUC
La Brasserie de Dinan
La Détente
La Détente
Le Brasseur Bavarois
Les Sirops du Barbu
Louarn
Nautica
Smash
Smash
Tiens bon la Barre

Stadiums & Teams in Bécherel

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Airports Near Bécherel

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall Airport
Dinan-Trélivan AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Ploërmel Loyat AirfieldSmall Airport
Queneleuc AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bécherel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bécherel

Treatment Centers in Bécherel

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AUB Santé

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bécherel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Lubin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bécherel

What is the population of Bécherel?

Bécherel has a population of 723 residents and is located in France. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

Is Bécherel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,972, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $555 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bécherel?

Bécherel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bécherel?

The job market in Bécherel faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bécherel?

The median home value in Bécherel is $111,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $555.

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