Bessé-sur-Braye, France
Pays de la Loire · France
Bessé-sur-Braye is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 2,745. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bessé-sur-Braye
Bessé-sur-Braye is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays de la Loire in north-western France.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,745 |
| Population Density | 381 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8336°, 0.7496° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Pays de la Loire |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (804 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.3 inches (3 cm) |
About Bessé-sur-Braye
Bessé-sur-Braye is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 2,745. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8336°N, 0.7496°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Bessé-sur-Braye has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Bessé-sur-Braye
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire publique | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Courtanvaux | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Bourg Joli | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Paul Segretain | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Les P'tits Loups | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bessé-sur-Braye
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREQUENCE 3 - DANCE FLAC [Powered by IKOULA] - M2 Club | dance, house | OGG 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Touraine | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ALOUETTE INDRE ET LOIRE | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Europe 2 Centre | - | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Forum TOURS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Béton - Tours 93.6 | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Bessé-sur-Braye
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gare historique | ||||
| Musée de la Commanderie d'Arville | ||||
| Musée de la Musique Mécanique | ||||
| Musée de la Paix | ||||
| Musée de la Poupée | ||||
| Musée de la Vigne | ||||
| Musée de Lavardin | ||||
| Musée du Cuir et de la tannerie | ||||
| Musée-Bibliothèque | ||||
| Musikenfête |
Libraries in Bessé-sur-Braye
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du pommier vert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gaston Chevereau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale associée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Chemillé-sur-Dême | 0.0 | |||||
| Blibliothèque, Médiathèque "Nef Europa" | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Vauchevrier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jules Verne | 0.0 | |||||
| Salle des associations - Bibliothèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bessé-sur-Braye
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Château-Renault | |||||
| Marché de Montoire |
Castles in Bessé-sur-Braye
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bessé-sur-Braye
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bessé-sur-Braye
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bessé-sur-Braye
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Châteaudun Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Le Mans-Arnage Airport | LME | Medium Airport |
| Tours Val de Loire Airport | TUF | Medium Airport |
| Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Monhoudou | - | Small Airport |
| Alençon-Valframbert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Amboise Dierre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Assé le Riboul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM du Le Gault-Saint-Denis | - | Small Airport |
| BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blois Le Breuil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brizay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champ-Romet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channay-Rillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château de l'Estang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chauvigny du Perche Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Commerveil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ferme de la Braudière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fontaine Simon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frepelle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lémeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Bardellières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loches Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loulappe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montrichard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Morand Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neuvy le Roi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piacé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontlevoy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Branchs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sougé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Le Louroux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Sorigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bessé-sur-Braye
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Besse sur Braye | |
| Poste Annexe | |
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bessé-sur-Braye
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Saint-Blaise | |
| Église Saint-Gilles | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Julien | |
| Église Saint-Quentin |
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Public Holidays in France
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What is the population of Bessé-sur-Braye?
Bessé-sur-Braye has a population of 2,745 residents and is located in France. The population density is 381 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bessé-sur-Braye?
Bessé-sur-Braye has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.
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