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Bretignolles, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Bretignolles is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 624. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
624 Population 74/sq mi density
725 ft Elevation 221 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,630 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,630 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

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People

Population624
Density74/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,630
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,800
Rent$479
Housing Units250
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Population624
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Coordinates46.8631°, -0.6070°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.4 inches (747 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,630

About Bretignolles

Bretignolles is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 624. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bretignolles is $23,630, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: Bretignolles vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,630
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bretignolles is $95,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $479 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 250 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,800
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$479
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units250

Property Tax

Bretignolles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates46.8631°N, 0.6070°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

349 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 117 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 35 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 73 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 47 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 121 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 119 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 74 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 85 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 122 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 45 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 124 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 24 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 42 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 54 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 31 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 97 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 67 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 80 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 101 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in

Bretignolles has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Bretignolles

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Raphaël
École Les Abeilles
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Radio Stations near Bretignolles

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO MP3 128 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bretignolles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Tour Nivelle
Manoir des Sciences de Réaumur
Musée de Bressuire
Musée L'abbaye Mauléon
Musée national Clemenceau-de Lattre
Patrimoine et savoir du bocage

Libraries in Bretignolles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio'pom0.0
Bibliothèque Bernadette Lafont0.0
Bibliothèque des Piverts0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Tourne-Page0.0
Croqu'livres0.0
La Source Ô Livres0.0
Le colombier0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Pages magiques0.0
Vendéthèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Bretignolles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles
Halles de Commynes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché des Saveurs
Marché hivernal de Moncoutant

Breweries in Bretignolles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bocage bières boisssons
Brouette
La Gabarde
La minute blonde
La Saint Aubinaise

Stadiums & Teams in Bretignolles

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bretignolles

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bretignolles

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Radegonde

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 Bretignolles

What is the population of Bretignolles?

Bretignolles has a population of 624 residents and is located in France. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

Is Bretignolles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,630, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bretignolles?

Bretignolles 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 68°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches.

How is the job market in Bretignolles?

The job market in Bretignolles faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bretignolles?

The median home value in Bretignolles is $95,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $479.

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