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Briouze, France
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Briouze is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,597. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Briouze
Briouze is a commune in the Orne department of Normandy in northwestern France. It is considered the capital of the pays d'Houlme at the western end of the Orne in the Norman bocage.
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| Population | 1,597 |
| Population Density | 366 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.6985°, -0.3681° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Normandy |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2 inches (1,022 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.6 inches (1 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,583 |
About Briouze
Briouze is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,597. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Briouze vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $22,583 |
| 70% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.3% |
| 242% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 96 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,400 |
| 71% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $412 |
| 65% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 639 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6985°N, 0.3681°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Briouze has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.8").
Schools in Briouze
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Professionel Notre-Dame | - | - | - | - |
| Notre-Dame | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire du Grand Hazé | - | - | - | - |
| Collège du Houlme | - | - | - | - |
| Maison Familiale Rurale de Pointel | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Notre Dame Saint-Louis | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Briouze
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO TOU'CAEN | caen | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bazarnaom | eclectic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| France Bleu Normandie (Calvados - Orne) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Phénix | campus radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio 666 | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Pulse | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 🍒 La Radio sous la Cerise 🍒 | - | AAC 46 kbps | |
| Radio Troutrou | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Station B | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Albatros | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Briouze
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donjon - Palais | ||||
| Espace musée Charles Léandre | ||||
| Le Monde Miniature | ||||
| Maison du Parc et du Géoparc Normandie-Maine | ||||
| Mémorial des Civils dans la Guerre | ||||
| Minoterie Désaffectée | ||||
| Musée André Lemaître | ||||
| Musée de l'imprimerie | ||||
| Musée de l'Imprimerie Typographique | ||||
| Musée de la Préhistoire | ||||
| Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers (Ancienne église) | ||||
| Musée du Château de Flers | ||||
| Musée du Jouet | ||||
| Musée Hardy | ||||
| Tresorama |
Libraries in Briouze
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbliotheque de la Paroisse | 0.0 | |||||
| La Grande Nouvelle Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Athis Val de Rouvre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Flers | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Pays de Falaise | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Briouze
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Market | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Parvis de la Gare | |||||
| Place Belle-Croix | |||||
| Place de l'Abbé Garnier | |||||
| Place des Anciens Combattants | |||||
| Place du Champ de foire | |||||
| Place du marché | |||||
| Saturday Market |
Hotels in Briouze
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Briouze
5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Briouze
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Briouze
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Briouze
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Briouze
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Cousin | ||||
| Brasserie de l’arbre | ||||
| Brasserie La Lie |
Airports Near Briouze
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caen Carpiquet airport | CFR | Medium Airport |
| Deauville Normandie airport | DOL | Medium Airport |
| Laval-Entrammes Airport | LVA | Medium Airport |
| Le Mans-Arnage Airport | LME | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Monhoudou | - | Small Airport |
| Alençon-Valframbert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Argentan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Assé le Riboul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berville sur Mer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Commerveil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courcité Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Boissière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Rogerie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Cerisier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oisseau Neuville Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Omaha Beach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piacé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pierre Wadier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rouvres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Briouze
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| La Poste - Briouze |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Briouze
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilique Notre-Dame de la Recouvrance | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame | |
| Chapelle Saint-Gervais | |
| Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-André | |
| Église Saint-Aubin | |
| Église Saint-Gervais et Saint-Protais | |
| Église Saint-Hilaire | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul | |
| Église Sainte-Opportune |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
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What is the population of Briouze?
Briouze has a population of 1,597 residents and is located in France. The population density is 366 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.
Is Briouze expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,583, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $412 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Briouze?
Briouze has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.
How is the job market in Briouze?
The job market in Briouze faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 96 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Briouze?
The median home value in Briouze is $82,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $412.