Brioude, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Brioude is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 6,527. Elevation: 1,444 ft (440 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Brioude
Brioude is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-central France. It lies on the banks of the river Allier, a tributary of the Loire.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,527 |
| Population Density | 1,250 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2942°, 3.3842° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.2 inches (54 cm) |
About Brioude
Brioude is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 6,527. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below France avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2942°N, 3.3842°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 62 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 1.6 in |
Brioude has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Brioude
8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Victor Hugo | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jules Ferry | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire privée Institution Sainte-Thérèse | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Jean Pradier | - | - | - | - |
| Collège et Lycée Lafayette | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Borie Darles | - | - | - | - |
| Etablissement Régional d'Enseignement Adapté Alexandre Vialatte | - | - | - | - |
| Collège et lycée Saint-Julien | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brioude
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFM LE HIT | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM 80 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MCRADIO | hits, pop rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Totem Lozère | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 48FM - Liege | university radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central | live, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| LARS'N | documentaries, local music | OGG | |
| Sun Radio Bar | deep, groove | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Multicolore Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand | culture, electronic | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Brioude
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Pomel | ||||
| La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion | ||||
| Le Jacquemard | ||||
| Maison du Doyenné | ||||
| Mine de Rodde | ||||
| Moulin à vent de Pargeat | ||||
| Musée de l'Améthyste | ||||
| Musée de la Coiffe | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance Joseph Lhomenède | ||||
| Musée de la Vigne | ||||
| Musée de paléontologie Christian Guth | ||||
| Musée des arts et traditions populaires de la Haute-Loire | ||||
| Musée du fer blanc | ||||
| Musée du jouet cheval | ||||
| Musée Élise Rieuf | ||||
| Musée La Pierre Philosophale |
Libraries in Brioude
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| L'école buissonière | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Cabotte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Massiac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Licorne | 0.0 | |||||
| René-Char Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Salle Pierre Kremer | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brioude
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAP du Haut-Allier | |||||
| Marché de Pays (tous les mardis soir) |
Hotels in Brioude
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brioude
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Brioude
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Brioude
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Brioude
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Brioude
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Brioude
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brioude
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brioude
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Brioude
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Brioude
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Brioude
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Croix de Bauzon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laguiole | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Lioran | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Sancy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chastreix | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prabouré | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brioude
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de La Taillade | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | - | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aubiat Sardon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brioude Beaumont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Fenestres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Graissac le Faula Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Issoire-Le Broc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Peuch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Puy-Loudes Airfield | LPY | Small Airport |
| Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Priest des Champs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarrans Cantoin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brioude
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brioude
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilique Saint-Julien | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame | |
| Notre-Dame de la Borie-Darles | |
| Salle du royaume des témoins de Jehovah |
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Brioude?
Brioude has a population of 6,527 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,250 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Brioude?
Brioude has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.
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