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Bras, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Bras is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,888. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,888 Population 133/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,808 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,808 median income, 13.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$136,000 home value, $680/mo rent

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About Bras

Bras

Bras is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

People

Population1,888
Density133/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,808
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$136,000
Rent$680
Housing Units755
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population1,888
Population Density133 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates43.4716°, 5.9549°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,808

About Bras

Bras is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,888. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 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.

The median household income in Bras is $24,808, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 113 business establishments.

Income: Bras vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,808
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bras is $136,000, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 755 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,000
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$680
42% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units755

Property Tax

Bras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.7 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates43.4716°N, 5.9549°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 140 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 99 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 122 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 128 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 133 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 131 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 139 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 127 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 127 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 123 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 122 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 127 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 147 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 147 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 144 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 97 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 114 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 114 km
Aug 24, 1996 3 km NW of Valloriate, Italy M3.7 148 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 9 107 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 51 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Bras has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Bras

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de la Brasque - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bras

8 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 Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
Radio Top FM - MP3
Radio sisko fm news MP3
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3

Museums in Bras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de la Celle
Accueil Moulins
Diorama
La Faïencerie de Varages en Provence
Le Rocher de Tuf
Maison régionale de l'eau
Moulin à vent
Musée de la Faïence
Musée de la Glace
Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
Musée des Dinosaures
Musée des Gueules Rouges
Musée Nécropole Louis Cauvin
Palais des Comtes de Provence
Parcours santé

Libraries in Bras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Carnoules0.0
Espace culturel de la gare0.0
Le Petit Prince0.0
LGMSanté0.0
Maison Biarnès - Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque Communale0.0
Médiathèque Lou Jas doù Libre0.0
Médiathèque Montmajour0.0

Farmers Markets in Bras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Producteurs et d'Artisans Locaux
Marché de Régusse
Place Sadi Carnot
Puces samedi & dimanche
VIDE GRENIER BROCANTE DE CANTARELLE

Cinemas in Bras

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le cercle

Breweries in Bras

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Mireille
Brasserie Saint-Jean
La Snook
La Tuf Le Tailleur De Bieres

Ski Resorts Near Bras

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bras

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield-Medium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Aix Les Milles airport-Small Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field-Small 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
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 AirportLTTSmall 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
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight 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
Thorame-Haute Chamatte Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)-Small Airport
Vinon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bras

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bras

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bras

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Templiers
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Étienne
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Agrenas

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Bras

What is the population of Bras?

Bras has a population of 1,888 residents and is located in France. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.

Is Bras expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,808, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $136,000 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bras?

Bras 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 Bras?

The job market in Bras faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 113 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bras?

The median home value in Bras is $136,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $680.

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