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Brens, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Brens is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 805. Elevation: 853 ft (260 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Housing
B+Climate
| Population | 805 |
| Population Density | 93 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7303°, 5.6913° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.4 inches (1,153 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.8 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,119 |
About Brens
Brens is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 805. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet (260 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Brens vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,119 |
| 64% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 48 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $143,600 |
| 49% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 38% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 322 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7303°N, 5.6913°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 | — | — | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Brens has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.8").
Schools in Brens
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Brens
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Meuh | electronic, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS Couleur 3 (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Planet Ambi HD (CH) | ambient, drone | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Vostok (CH) | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| H2O | annecy, haute-savoie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Basspistol Radio (CH) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Geneva Latina Radio (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Couleurs FM Nord-Isère | local, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rockenfolie | rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Rock | alternative rock, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Lac (CH) | genève, lac | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SunAlpes Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| One FM (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scoop Bourg | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KTFM / Global Sport (CH) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| World Radio Switzerland (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Air Gay Radio (GB) | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio FMR | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| La radio Plus | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Légende du Rock | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alto | hits, pop | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Radio Grésivaudan | local news, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Couleur Chartreuse | — | MP3 |
Museums in Brens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'art contemporain de Lacoux | ||||
| Galerie Eurêka | ||||
| Hôtel de Cordon | ||||
| Jardins des Charmettes | ||||
| Le Repaire Louis Mandrin | ||||
| Les Charmettes | ||||
| Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés | ||||
| Maison de l'Artisanat | ||||
| Maison du Marais et Réserve Naturelle | ||||
| Maison Ravier | ||||
| Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau | ||||
| Musée de la Machine à Bois | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des Outils de la Pierre | ||||
| Musée des Tisserands | ||||
| Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes | ||||
| Musée du Bois | ||||
| Musée du Bugey-Valromey | ||||
| Musée du Château | ||||
| Musée Faure | ||||
| Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste | ||||
| Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste | ||||
| Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz | ||||
| Musée Lac et Nature | ||||
| Musée Lac et Nature | ||||
| Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin | ||||
| Musée Savoisien | ||||
| Museo Galletti | ||||
| Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle |
Libraries in Brens
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bissy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Deux Mondes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Loisirs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Georges Brassens | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres | 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 | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude | 0.0 | |||||
| Bouquiniste | 0.0 | |||||
| Cure | 0.0 | |||||
| En voyage les livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturel Romagnieu | 0.0 | |||||
| La Dôme | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Kioske | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Belley | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cognin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Valromey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque et ludothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean-Louis Favre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Traversée | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Rondiers | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathèque Media'Lac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens | 0.0 | |||||
| USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferme de la Cassole | |||||
| Halles du marché couvert | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Couvert des Halles | |||||
| Marché de Culoz | |||||
| Marché des Halles | |||||
| Marché des Hauts de Chambéry | |||||
| marché du lundi | |||||
| Marché du Sierroz | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire de Belley |
Breweries in Brens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de Chanaz | ||||
| Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc | ||||
| Brasserie Les Rois Malts | ||||
| Brasserie Thetys | ||||
| L'écume du Guier | ||||
| La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale | ||||
| Le Mel'in | ||||
| Micro Brasserie la Virgule |
Stadiums & Teams in Brens
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Brens
44 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Collet d'Allevard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Granier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Entremonts | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-Margériaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Féclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Plainpalais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau du Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Marcieu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Semnoz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Croisette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Menthières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mijoux - La Faucille | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Hautes Combes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Serra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Colline des Bains | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montagnes de Lans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Coulmes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Autrans - Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Beldina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sappey-en-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 7 Laux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Porte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Egaux - St Hugues | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade des Neiges du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Brens
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | Large Airport |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | Large Airport |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | — | Medium Airport |
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Annemasse Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | GNB | Medium Airport |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LYN | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul | — | Small Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM d'Izenave | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Polliat | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Val-Revermont | — | Small Airport |
| Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belley-Peyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Frontonas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tour-de-Pin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tranclière Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Leyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brens
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Étienne | |
| Église Saint-Michel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Brens
What is the population of Brens?
Brens has a population of 805 residents and is located in France. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.
Is Brens expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,119, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,600 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Brens?
Brens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Brens?
The job market in Brens faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Brens?
The median home value in Brens is $143,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $718.