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Bretoncelles, France

Normandy · France

Bretoncelles is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,367. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,367 Population 169/sq mi density
509 ft Elevation 155 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,285 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,285 median income, 13.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $638/mo rent

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About Bretoncelles

Bretoncelles

Bretoncelles is a commune in the Orne department in northwestern France.

People

Population1,367
Density169/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,285
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$127,600
Rent$638
Housing Units547
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population1,367
Population Density169 / sq mi
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates48.4312°, 0.8878°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (674 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,285

About Bretoncelles

Bretoncelles is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,367. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bretoncelles is $23,285, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (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 82 business establishments.

Income: Bretoncelles vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,285
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bretoncelles is $127,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $638 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 547 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 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$638
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units547

Property Tax

Bretoncelles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates48.4312°N, 0.8878°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 7, 2008.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 141 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 150 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 126 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 126 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 127 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 117 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 96 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 131 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 114 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 129 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 56 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 16 km
Aug 9, 1991 3 km SSE of Sonzay, France M3.1 108 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 110 km
Apr 1, 1994 France M3.1 92 km
Sep 23, 1997 3 km NNE of Chambourg-sur-Indre, France M3.0 136 km
Jan 20, 1992 9 km NNW of Château-Renault, France M3.0 86 km
Dec 9, 1992 7 km NNE of Neuvy-le-Roi, France M3.0 87 km
Dec 7, 1991 1 km N of Chouzé-sur-Loire, France M3.0 143 km
Dec 9, 1999 3 km NE of Chinon, France M3.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Bretoncelles has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bretoncelles

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Elémentaire - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École de la Donnette - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bretoncelles

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Frequence 3 - MP3 256 kbps
BLS GUYANE - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grand Ciel christian MP3 128 kbps
ABC Dance - MP3 128 kbps
Kolectiv' radio associative MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bretoncelles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château Musée des Comtes du Perche
Écomusée du Perche
Les Muséales de Tourouvre-au-Perche
Musée du Cidre
Musée école
Porte Saint-Julien

Libraries in Bretoncelles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Le Passage0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ludothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0

Farmers Markets in Bretoncelles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place de l'hôtel de ville Jackie Legault

Hotels in Bretoncelles

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Gare

Gas Stations in Bretoncelles

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #1316227779
FR #2255220426

Banks in Bretoncelles

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Bretoncelles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Boujou
Brasserie du Perche

Stadiums & Teams in Bretoncelles

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bretoncelles

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteaudun Airfield-Medium Airport
Évreux-Fauville (BA 105) Air BaseEVXMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Monhoudou-Small Airport
Base ULM du Le Gault-Saint-Denis-Small Airport
Beaugency Airfield-Small Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr Airfield-Small Airport
Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Cesseville Ferme des Moulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Champ-Romet Airfield-Small Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Chartres-Métropole Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny du Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Commerveil Airfield-Small Airport
Cravant Les Lilas Airfield-Small Airport
Dreux Vernouillet Airfield-Small Airport
Fontaine Simon Airfield-Small Airport
Frepelle Airfield-Small Airport
Houville La Branche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
La Maison des Pionniers Airfield-Small Airport
La Saussaye Airfield-Small Airport
Le Buternay Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes d'Eure et Loir Airfield-Small Airport
Loulappe Airfield-Small Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Paramoteur Paris Ouest Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-de-l'Eure Airfield-Small Airport
Sougé Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bretoncelles

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bretoncelles

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Bretoncelles

What is the population of Bretoncelles?

Bretoncelles has a population of 1,367 residents and is located in France. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

Is Bretoncelles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,285, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $638 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 Bretoncelles?

Bretoncelles has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

How is the job market in Bretoncelles?

The job market in Bretoncelles faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 82 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bretoncelles?

The median home value in Bretoncelles is $127,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $638.

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