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Bessines, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Bessines is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,421. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bessines
Bessines is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.
People
Economy
BHousing
AClimate
| Population | 1,421 |
| Population Density | 194 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3021°, -0.5163° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.7 inches (2 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,244 |
About Bessines
Bessines is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,421. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Bessines vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,244 |
| 58% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 85 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $123,600 |
| 56% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $618 |
| 47% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 568 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3021°N, 0.5163°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Bessines has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Bessines
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Agrippa d'Aubigné | - | - | - | - |
| École technique privée Chamois Niortais Football Club | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Macrine | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Émile Zola | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bessines
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bide&Musique | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor | alternative / indie, downtempo | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Gâtine | - | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Bessines
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Maillezais | ||||
| Maison d'Aliénor | ||||
| Musée Bernard d'Agesci | ||||
| Musée de la charronnerie et de la tonnelerie | ||||
| Musée départemental de l'École publique | ||||
| Musée du cheval et de l'art équestre | ||||
| Musée du Donjon | ||||
| Palais mondial des clowns |
Libraries in Bessines
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque annexe du Clou-Bouchet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gabriel Delaunay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gabriel-Delaunay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Madeleine Gorioux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace culturel Gabrielle Cachignard | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace de la Tour du Prince | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace livre | 0.0 | |||||
| L'île aux livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Médialudothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Claude Durand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Mots Passants | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Léonce-Perret | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Madeleine-Chapsal | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale « Louis Perceau » | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre-Henri Mitard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre-Moinot | 0.0 | |||||
| Souché | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bessines
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux Étoffes | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| Le Préau | |||||
| Les casiers fermiers | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché "Les Halles" | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Chauray | |||||
| Place du marché du Petit Fief |
Hotels in Bessines
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bessines
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bessines
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bessines
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bessines
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Thiéfine | ||||
| Ferme brasserie Louis et Marguerite | ||||
| La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin | ||||
| La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin | ||||
| La Chamoise |
Stadiums & Teams in Bessines
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bessines
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport | ANG | Medium Airport |
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | CNG | Medium Airport |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LRH | Medium Airport |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | NIT | Medium Airport |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | RCO | Medium Airport |
| Royan-Médis Airport | RYN | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Thouars | - | Small Airport |
| Arvert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bournizeaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brettes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breuil Barret Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chenay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corme Ecluse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Couhé Vérac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fontenay Le Comte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jarnac Champagne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Broue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Grand Moiré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Thou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loudun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Luçon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mauléon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mouchamps Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pons Avy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saintes Thénac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Secondigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sèvremoine Ultralight strip | - | Small Airport |
| St Jean d'Angély Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Usseau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bessines
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Niort Saint-Liguaire | |
| Relais Poste |
Treatment Centers in Bessines
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mélioris Le Grand Feu |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bessines
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église évangélique de Niort | |
| Église Saint-Caprais | |
| Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
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What is the population of Bessines?
Bessines has a population of 1,421 residents and is located in France. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.
Is Bessines expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,244, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,600 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $618 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 Bessines?
Bessines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.
How is the job market in Bessines?
Bessines has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 85 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bessines?
The median home value in Bessines is $123,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $618.