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Bésayes, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Bésayes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 982. Elevation: 810 ft (247 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
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AClimate
| Population | 982 |
| Population Density | 229 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9661°, 5.0764° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (882 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.8 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,410 |
About Bésayes
Bésayes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 982. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Bésayes vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,410 |
| 64% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 59 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,600 |
| 55% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $628 |
| 46% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 393 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9661°N, 5.0764°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Bésayes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.1").
Radio Stations near Bésayes
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Méga | chansons françaises, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Saint Ferréol | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Saint Féréol | associative | MP3 | |
| Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans | local, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RDWA Luc | dub, eclectic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jean marc Relut | local music, shanson | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RCF Drôme | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fontaine | chansons françaises | OGG 128 kbps |
Museums in Bésayes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardéche Miniatures | ||||
| Centre d'art de Crest | ||||
| Centre du Patrimoine Arménien | ||||
| Château - Musée de Tournon | ||||
| Espace Royans & Vercors | ||||
| La Gare des Ramières | ||||
| Les Clévos, cité des savoirs | ||||
| Maison de la Céramique | ||||
| Maison de la Résistance Mathias Mathieu | ||||
| Maison-musée de Rochechinard | ||||
| Musée Archéologique | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence | ||||
| Musée d'Art Sacré | ||||
| Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles | ||||
| Musée de Crussol | ||||
| Musée de la Pogne | ||||
| Musée de Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye | ||||
| Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile | ||||
| Musée des Berthalais | ||||
| Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans | ||||
| Sanctuaire St Joseph | ||||
| SculpturArt |
Libraries in Bésayes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Fontbarlettes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Montmeyran | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du DSDA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale le Lutrin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| CASI Cheminots Région de Lyon | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatulivre | 0.0 | |||||
| La gare des mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison des Associations | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Chabeuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Chateauneuf sur Isère | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Fontbarlettes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Mours Saint Eusèbe | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Portes lès Valence | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Marcellin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Domaine Revol | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Plan | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Tambour | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| médiathèque Le Patio | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louise Michel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Monnaie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Vallée de la Drôme | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bésayes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etoile Café | |||||
| Halle Saint-Jean | |||||
| Marché aux Fruits | |||||
| Marché de Chabeuil | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Marcellin | |||||
| Place de l'Europe | |||||
| Place des Clercs | |||||
| Place du Marché | |||||
| Place du Marché |
Breweries in Bésayes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:6:9 Bière Craft | ||||
| Brasserie de la Pleine Lune | ||||
| Brasserie du Loup Blanc | ||||
| Brasserie Hildegarde | ||||
| O' Saint-Paul |
Stadiums & Teams in Bésayes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bésayes
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lus la Jarjatte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station du Col de Rousset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gresse en Vercors | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Signaraux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de l'Arzelier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Porte d'Herbouilly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Villard de Lans - Corrençon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Colline des Bains | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montagnes de Lans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Coulmes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Autrans - Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Porte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bésayes
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | GNB | Medium Airport |
| Valence-Chabeuil Airport | VAF | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Aubenasson | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de La Motte Chalancon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Faucon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de l'Escoulin | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Grand Terrus | — | Small Airport |
| Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Assieu Paramotor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belley-Peyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champis 07 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Bacchus Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Deyras Saint Victor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frontonas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Champ Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tour-de-Pin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lyon Corbas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montélimar-Ancône Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pierrelatte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Jean D'avelanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Valréas Visan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vienne Reventin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yenne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bésayes
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Besayes |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bésayes
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Étienne |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bésayes
What is the population of Bésayes?
Bésayes has a population of 982 residents and is located in France. The population density is 229 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.
Is Bésayes expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,410, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 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 Bésayes?
Bésayes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bésayes?
The unemployment rate in Bésayes is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 59 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bésayes?
The median home value in Bésayes is $125,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628.