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Briançon, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Briançon is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 11,577. Elevation: 4,268 ft (1,301 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
CHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 11,577 |
| Population Density | 1,068 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,268 ft (1,301 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8998°, 6.6420° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.3 inches (1,277 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.8 inches (71 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,360 |
About Briançon
Briançon is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 11,577. The city sits at an elevation of 4,268 feet (1,301 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Briançon vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,360 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 695 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $155,200 |
| 45% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $776 |
| 33% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,631 |
Property Tax
Climate in Briançon
Briançon has an average annual temperature of 3.9°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 757 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below France avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,268 ft (1,301 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,068/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8998°N, 6.6420°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 142 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 141 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in |
Briançon has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 25°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.6").
Schools in Briançon
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire de Pont de Cervières | - | - | - | - |
| Centre François Lepoire | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Sainte-Catherine | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Joseph Chabas | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Carlhian Rippert | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Mi-Chaussée | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Les Artaillauds | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Oronce Fine | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Les Garcins | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Les Garcins | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire du Pinet | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire | - | - | - | - |
| École de Fontchristiane | - | - | - | - |
| Oronce Fine | - | - | - | - |
| Collège climatique Vauban | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée d'Altitude Suzanne Joulié Roos | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent d'altitude Suzanne Joulié Roos | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Briançon
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montagne FM | - | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Briançon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancienne École | ||||
| Casa delle Lapidi | ||||
| Centre d'art contemporain | ||||
| Centre des Monuments Nationaux | ||||
| Ecomusée | ||||
| Ecomuseo e sede del Parco Naturale del Gran Bosco di Salbertrand | ||||
| Ecomuseo mulino idraulico del Martinet | ||||
| Four Banal des Forannes | ||||
| Four Communale | ||||
| Géoparc | ||||
| La Maison du Soleil | ||||
| Le four communautaire | ||||
| Maison de la Géologie | ||||
| Maison du Parc des Écrins de Vallouise | ||||
| Maison du Parc National des Écrins et Musée du Ski | ||||
| Musée d'art sacré | ||||
| Musée de l'Abeille | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée des Mines d'argent | ||||
| Musée du Soum | ||||
| Museen des Claux | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Religiosa Alpina di Melezet | ||||
| Museo del Forte di Bramafam | ||||
| Museo del Monte Chaberton | ||||
| Museo etnografico | ||||
| Museo etnografico comunale | ||||
| Refuge Lemercier | ||||
| Sede del parco naturale del Gran Bosco di Salbertrand |
Libraries in Briançon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque de Vallouise-Pelvoux | 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 A. Albert | 0.0 | |||||
| La Biblio | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du 15/9 | 0.0 | |||||
| Si Petite Bibliothèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Briançon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foire Cereomatic | |||||
| Marché couvert du 15/9 |
Hotels in Briançon
18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Briançon
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Briançon
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Briançon
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Briançon
8 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Briançon
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Briançon
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Briançon
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Briançon
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Briançon
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Briançon
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Briançon
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Briançon
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Briançon
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Briançon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphand | ||||
| B3 Brasserie Bio de Briançon | ||||
| La Tourmente |
Stadiums & Teams in Briançon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Briançon
84 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Cenis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Thorens | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les 7 Laux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aussois | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine de Beldina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ala di Stura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Norma | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Valfréjus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chiomonte Frais | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bardonecchia - Jafferau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bardonecchia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Grave | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Paradiski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Plagne | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stade de Ballet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stade de Saut | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tignes - Val d'Isère | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stade de Bosses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Col d'Ornon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Domaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tremplins du Praz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Collet d'Allevard | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pralognan-la-Vanoise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stade des Neiges du Barioz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les 3 Vallées | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bessans | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine du Barioz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Orres | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laye | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ceillac en Queyras | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Risoul | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vars | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Céüse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sainte-Anne la Condamine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Larche | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montclar | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Argentera | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rassemblement cours ESF | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Auron | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Deux Alpes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sauze D'Oulx | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pragelato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sansicario | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sestriere | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Serre Chevalier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montgenèvre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Claviere | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prali | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Seignus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Abriès | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arvieux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aiguilles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ristolas en Queyras | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rucas di Bagnolo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crissolo - Monviso Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Briançon
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Vaugellaz | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe | - | Small Airport |
| Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airfield | BAE | Small Airport |
| campo di volo Pian Mune' | - | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Col di Rhémes | - | Small Airport |
| Col du Palet Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Courchevel Altiport | CVF | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Gh. de la Sassiere | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Granta Pareì ghiacciaio | - | Small Airport |
| Isola 2000 Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| La Tovière Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Méribel Altiport | MFX | Small Airport |
| Merlo Romano Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Rutor Glacier Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Seyne les Alpes Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sollières Sardières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Val Thorens Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Valloire-Bonnenuit Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Valsusa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Briançon
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Briançon Sainte-Catherine | |
| Briançon Vauban |
Treatment Centers in Briançon
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Maison d'enfants Les Hirondelles |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Briançon
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Enceinte urbaine de Briançon |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Briançon
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Claude | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jacques | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jean | |
| Chapelle Saint-Joseph | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine | |
| Église de l'Annonciation | |
| Eglise évangélique Briançon | |
| Église Notre-Dame, Saint-Nicolas (Ancienne Collégiale) | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Roch | |
| Église Sainte-Catherine | |
| Saint-Antoine | |
| Salle du royaume des témoins de Jéhovah | |
| Temple de l'église protestante unie de France |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Briançon
What is the population of Briançon?
Briançon has a population of 11,577 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,068 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.
Is Briançon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,360, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $155,200 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $776 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Briançon?
Briançon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.3 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Briançon?
The unemployment rate in Briançon is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 695 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Briançon?
The median home value in Briançon is $155,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $776.