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Branges, France
Bourgogne · France
Branges is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 2,098. Elevation: 627 ft (191 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Branges
Branges is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.
People
Economy
CHousing
AClimate
| Population | 2,098 |
| Population Density | 241 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6444°, 5.1847° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Bourgogne |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.0 inches (1,246 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.9 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,425 |
About Branges
Branges is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 2,098. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Branges vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,425 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.9% |
| 175% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 126 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $93,200 |
| 67% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $466 |
| 60% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 839 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6444°N, 5.1847°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 129 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Branges has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.5").
Schools in Branges
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Maternelle Privee Hola Kids | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Branges
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Scoop Bourg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio aléo | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sud Besançon | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Branges
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Eden | ||||
| Écomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne | ||||
| Espace D'Artagnan | ||||
| Ferme de la Forêt | ||||
| Maison de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation bressanes | ||||
| Maison de la Poupée | ||||
| Moulin de Montjay | ||||
| Musée Chintreuil | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire et de Culture des Sourds | ||||
| Musée de l'Imprimerie (Écomusée) | ||||
| Musée de l'Ours en peluche (privé) | ||||
| Musée du Terroir | ||||
| Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille | ||||
| Musée du Vélo | ||||
| Musée municipal |
Libraries in Branges
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibiothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lescheroux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Germain-du-Bois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri Guigue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale | 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 Sermoyer | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Firmin Gémier | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Branges
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphère | |||||
| Au Panier Bressan | |||||
| Marché de Balanod | |||||
| Marché de Louhans | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Martin en Bresse |
Hotels in Branges
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Branges
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Branges
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie la Perle Noire |
Stadiums & Teams in Branges
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Branges
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Menthières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Branges
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | - | Medium Airport |
| Dijon Longvic airport | DIJ | Medium Airport |
| Dole Tavaux Airport | DLE | Medium Airport |
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Aéro Sermange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arbois Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arthenas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Auxey Duresses Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balaiseaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM d'Izenave | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Chaneins | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Polliat | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Val-Revermont | - | Small Airport |
| Bay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beaune-Challanges Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boissia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brancion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dijon Darois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Doucier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Tranclière Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Le Parasoir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lombard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mionnay Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantoux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nuits-Saint-Georges Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pouilly-Maconge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sagy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Romain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tournus Cuisery Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| ulm St Eusebe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vigearde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Villefranche-Tarare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Branges
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Branges
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Maurice |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Branges?
Branges has a population of 2,098 residents and is located in France. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.
Is Branges expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,425, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,200 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $466 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 Branges?
Branges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Branges?
The job market in Branges faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 126 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Branges?
The median home value in Branges is $93,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $466.