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Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,636. Elevation: 3,419 ft (1,042 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, also known as Besse-en-Chandesse, or Besse, is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.
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| Population | 1,636 |
| Population Density | 127 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,419 ft (1,042 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5167°, 2.9333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.3 inches (1,101 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 35.3 inches (90 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,192 |
About Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,636. The city sits at an elevation of 3,419 feet (1,042 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $24,192 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 98 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $126,800 |
| 55% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $634 |
| 45% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 654 |
Property Tax
Climate in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below France avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,419 ft (1,042 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5167°N, 2.9333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 29 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.3").
Schools in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège du Pavin | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRJ Clermont | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RFM 80 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Maxi France radio | chansons françaises, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MCRADIO | hits, pop rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central | live, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| LARS'N | documentaries, local music | OGG | |
| Jazz Manouche | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sun Radio Bar | deep, groove | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand | culture, electronic | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exposition Albert Monier | ||||
| Fontaines Pétrifiantes | ||||
| Grottes du Mont Cornadore | ||||
| Maison du Saint-Nectaire | ||||
| Maison Garenne | ||||
| Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie | ||||
| Musée citoyen des arts verriers | ||||
| Musée de la Coiffe | ||||
| Musée de la Vigne et du Vin | ||||
| Musée de Royat | ||||
| Musée des Peintres de l'École de Murol | ||||
| Musée du Ski | ||||
| Musée Georges Pompidou | ||||
| Scénomusée Grange de Julien | ||||
| Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien | ||||
| Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien |
Libraries in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque relais | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque relais | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace culturel Joseph Forêt | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Olby | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Besse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort | 0.0 | |||||
| Pôle de lecture du Sancy (Médiathèque) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Aubière | |||||
| Place de la Libération |
Hotels in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du Sancy | ||||
| L'Artense |
Stadiums & Teams in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Lioran | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Sancy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chastreix | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Aurillac airport | AUR | Medium Airport |
| Montluçon-Guéret Airport | MCU | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Altisurface de La Taillade | — | Small Airport |
| Aubiat Sardon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Banelle Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM La Bouble | — | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brioude Beaumont Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Évaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fenestres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Graissac le Faula Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Issoire-Le Broc Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jayet Gannat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Peuch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Priest des Champs Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarrans Cantoin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ussel-Thalamy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Veauce Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verneugheol Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise | |
| Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise | |
| Compains | |
| Valbeleix |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de la Villetour | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Vassivière | |
| Chapelle Saint-Gorgon | |
| Église Saint-André | |
| Église Saint-Barthélemy | |
| Église Saint-Georges | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Roch de Roche-Charles | |
| La Chapeloune |
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What is the population of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise?
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise has a population of 1,636 residents and is located in France. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles.
Is Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,192, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $634 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise?
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 35.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise?
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 98 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise?
The median home value in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise is $126,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $634.