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Benet, France
Pays de la Loire · France
Benet is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 3,471. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Benet
Benet is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.
People
Economy
C+Housing
AClimate
| Population | 3,471 |
| Population Density | 255 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3678°, -0.5976° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Pays de la Loire |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.7 inches (2 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,272 |
About Benet
Benet is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 3,471. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Benet vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,272 |
| 66% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 208 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $117,000 |
| 58% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $585 |
| 50% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,388 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3678°N, 0.5976°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Benet has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.6").
Schools in Benet
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège privé Saint-Martin | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Mathilde | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Les Champs du Bois | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Les Champs du Bois | - | - | - | - |
| Collège du Marais Poitevin | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Marais Poitevin | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Benet
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor | alternative / indie, downtempo | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Gâtine | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Val d'Or - RVO | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Benet
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Maillezais | ||||
| Centre d’éducation à l’environnement du Marais Poitevin | ||||
| Centre Minier de Faymoreau | ||||
| Maison d'Aliénor | ||||
| Musée Bernard d'Agesci | ||||
| Musée de la charronnerie et de la tonnelerie | ||||
| Musée du Donjon | ||||
| Musée Vendéen | ||||
| Palais mondial des clowns |
Libraries in Benet
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque annexe du Clou-Bouchet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Fontaines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gabriel Delaunay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gabriel-Delaunay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri et Maurice de La Pintière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Madeleine Gorioux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Clod’ Aria | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Théophile Mandineau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace culturel Gabrielle Cachignard | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace de la Tour du Prince | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace livre | 0.0 | |||||
| L'île aux livres | 0.0 | |||||
| La Bouquinerie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médialudothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Claude Durand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Mots Passants | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jim Dandurand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Léonce-Perret | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Madeleine-Chapsal | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale « Louis Perceau » | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre-Henri Mitard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre-Moinot | 0.0 | |||||
| Souché | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Benet
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux Étoffes | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| Le Préau | |||||
| Les casiers fermiers | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Chauray | |||||
| Marché de Secondigny | |||||
| Place du marché du Petit Fief |
Veterinaries in Benet
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Benet
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Benet
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Benet
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferme brasserie Louis et Marguerite | ||||
| La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin | ||||
| La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin | ||||
| La Chamoise | ||||
| La Cibulle |
Stadiums & Teams in Benet
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Benet
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | CNG | Medium Airport |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LRH | Medium Airport |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | NIT | Medium Airport |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | RCO | Medium Airport |
| Royan-Médis Airport | RYN | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Thouars | - | Small Airport |
| Arvert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bournizeaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brettes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breuil Barret Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chenay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cholet Le Pontreau airfield | CET | Small Airport |
| Corme Ecluse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fontenay Le Comte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| la brossette Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Broue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Grand Moiré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Thou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loudun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Luçon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mauléon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montaigu St Georges Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mouchamps Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pouançay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saintes Thénac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Secondigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sèvremoine Ultralight strip | - | Small Airport |
| St Jean d'Angély Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Pierre d'Oléron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Usseau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Benet
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Treatment Centers in Benet
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mélioris Le Grand Feu |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Benet
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Sainte-Eulalie |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Benet
What is the population of Benet?
Benet has a population of 3,471 residents and is located in France. The population density is 255 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.
Is Benet expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,272, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,000 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $585 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 Benet?
Benet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.
How is the job market in Benet?
The unemployment rate in Benet is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 208 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Benet?
The median home value in Benet is $117,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $585.