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Besse-sur-Issole, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Besse-sur-Issole is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,923. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 1,923 |
| Population Density | 195 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3489°, 6.1766° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.7 inches (601 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,272 |
About Besse-sur-Issole
Besse-sur-Issole is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,923. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Besse-sur-Issole vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,272 |
| 66% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 115 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $135,600 |
| 52% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $678 |
| 42% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 769 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3489°N, 6.1766°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 95 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 66 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in |
Besse-sur-Issole has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.6").
Schools in Besse-sur-Issole
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Frédéric Montenard | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Besse-sur-Issole
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMC FR | france, info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maria France | catholic, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Maxi France | chansons françaises, france | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Couleur Sud | généraliste, provence | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Top FM | — | MP3 |
Museums in Besse-sur-Issole
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de la Celle | ||||
| Diorama | ||||
| Galerie Marie Poscia | ||||
| Hôtel des arts (Centre méditerranéen d'art) | ||||
| La Banque, musée des Cultures et du Paysage | ||||
| La Faïencerie de Varages en Provence | ||||
| Le Rocher de Tuf | ||||
| Maison de la Photographie | ||||
| Maison régionale de l'eau | ||||
| Mémorial du débarquement en Provence | ||||
| Musée bibliothèque de la ville de Toulon | ||||
| Musée d'Art | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire de Toulon et de sa région | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire de Toulon et de sa Région (Expositions temporaires) | ||||
| Musée d’Histoire et d’Art de Bormes | ||||
| Musée de la fabrique du marron glacé | ||||
| Musée de la Faïence | ||||
| Musée des arts asiatiques | ||||
| Musée des Cultures et du Paysage | ||||
| Musée des Dinosaures | ||||
| Musée du vêtement provençal | ||||
| Musée Jean Aicard | ||||
| musée Jean Aicard-Paulin Bertrand | ||||
| Musée National de la Marine Toulon | ||||
| Musée Nécropole Louis Cauvin | ||||
| Palais des Comtes de Provence | ||||
| Terra Rossa |
Libraries in Besse-sur-Issole
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bâtiment Associatif Le Moulin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Arts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque George-Sand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Carnoules | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Pignans | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblithèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Petit Prince | 0.0 | |||||
| LGMSanté | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Albert-Camus | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Chalucet | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheque Communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Lorgues | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Sainte-Musse | 0.0 | |||||
| médiathèque du Port Marchand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Roseraie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lou Jas doù Libre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Montmajour | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Besse-sur-Issole
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles Esther Poggio | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché (le jeudi matin) | |||||
| Marché de l'Ayguade | |||||
| Marché de Producteurs et d'Artisans Locaux | |||||
| Marché des Salins | |||||
| Marché du cours Lafayette | |||||
| Marché du cours Lafayette | |||||
| Marché du Mourillon | |||||
| Marché du Pradet | |||||
| Marché du Pradet | |||||
| Marché Paul Lendrin | |||||
| Picard | |||||
| Place de la Liberté | |||||
| Place Louis Blanc | |||||
| Place Sadi Carnot | |||||
| Placette du moulin de la Capelle | |||||
| Puces samedi & dimanche |
Cinemas in Besse-sur-Issole
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Besse-sur-Issole
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Besse-sur-Issole
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Mireille | ||||
| Brasserie Saint-Jean | ||||
| La Tchouc | ||||
| La Tuf Le Tailleur De Bieres | ||||
| Le bregaion |
Stadiums & Teams in Besse-sur-Issole
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Besse-sur-Issole
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Audibergue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Besse-sur-Issole
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Le Castellet Airport | CTT | Medium Airport |
| Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Toulon-Hyères Airport | TLN | Medium Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | — | Small Airport |
| Basse Maure Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cogolin Grimaud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cuers-Pierrefeu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Flayosc Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fréjus Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Limate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Môle Airport | LTT | Small Airport |
| La Mure-Argens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Roquebrussanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Queyrons Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pampelonne Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pourrières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puimoisson Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ségriès Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thèmes Ultralight Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Basse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vinon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Besse-sur-Issole
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Treatment Centers in Besse-sur-Issole
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de rééducation |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Besse-sur-Issole
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Quinis | |
| Église Sainte-Magdeleine |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Besse-sur-Issole?
Besse-sur-Issole has a population of 1,923 residents and is located in France. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.
Is Besse-sur-Issole expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,272, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,600 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $678 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Besse-sur-Issole?
Besse-sur-Issole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.
How is the job market in Besse-sur-Issole?
The job market in Besse-sur-Issole faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 115 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Besse-sur-Issole?
The median home value in Besse-sur-Issole is $135,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $678.