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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).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,745 Population 381/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,252 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,252 median income, 19.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $469/mo rent

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About Bessé-sur-Braye

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

Population2,745
Density381/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,252
Unemployment19.7%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$93,800
Rent$469
Housing Units1,098
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population2,745
Population Density381 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates47.8336°, 0.7496°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (804 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$23,252

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.

The median household income in Bessé-sur-Braye is $23,252, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 165 business establishments.

Income: Bessé-sur-Braye vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,252
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.7%
447% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)165

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bessé-sur-Braye is $93,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $469 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,098 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,800
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$469
60% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,098

Property Tax

Bessé-sur-Braye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density381/sq mi
Coordinates47.8336°N, 0.7496°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below France avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 88 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 77 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 125 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 121 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 88 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 128 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 108 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 119 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 119 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 88 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 137 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 61 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 115 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 67 km
Jun 3, 2001 0 km W of Maulévrier, France M3.5 145 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 124 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 101 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 137 km
Jan 31, 1994 2 km NNE of Chemillé-Melay, France M3.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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Schools in Bessé-sur-Braye

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque du pommier vert0.0
Bibliothèque Gaston Chevereau0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale associée0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Chemillé-sur-Dême0.0
Blibliothèque, Médiathèque "Nef Europa"0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Vauchevrier0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Salle des associations - Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Bessé-sur-Braye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Château-Renault
Marché de Montoire

Castles in Bessé-sur-Braye

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manoir de Matval

Gas Stations in Bessé-sur-Braye

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Bessé-sur-Braye

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Airports Near Bessé-sur-Braye

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteaudun AirfieldMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de MonhoudouSmall Airport
Alençon-Valframbert AirfieldSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Assé le Riboul AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM du Le Gault-Saint-DenisSmall Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr AirfieldSmall Airport
Blois Le Breuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ-Romet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny du Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Commerveil AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme de la Braudière AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine Simon AirfieldSmall Airport
Frepelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lémeré AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bardellières AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Loulappe AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Morand AirfieldSmall Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuvy le Roi AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Piacé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Branchs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Sougé AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Le Louroux AirfieldSmall Airport
Tours Sorigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bessé-sur-Braye

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Besse sur Braye
Poste Annexe
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bessé-sur-Braye

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Gilles
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Quentin

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 Bessé-sur-Braye

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.

Is Bessé-sur-Braye expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,252, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $469 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

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. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bessé-sur-Braye?

The job market in Bessé-sur-Braye faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 165 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bessé-sur-Braye?

The median home value in Bessé-sur-Braye is $93,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $469.

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