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Briscous, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Briscous is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,160. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Briscous
Briscous is a town and a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in southwestern France. It is part of the traditional Basque province of Labourd.
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| Population | 2,160 |
| Population Density | 179 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4603°, -1.3339° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.1 inches (1,578 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,855 |
About Briscous
Briscous is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,160. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Briscous vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,855 |
| 66% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 130 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $130,000 |
| 54% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 864 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above France avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4603°N, 1.3339°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in |
Briscous has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Briscous
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire privée Saint-Vincent | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Bourg | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Publique Salines | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Briscous
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irulegiko Irratia | abisuak, basque music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Wave Radio | beach, surf | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Antxeta irratia | local news, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gure irratia | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LAPURDI Irratia | christian | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Briscous
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye d'Arthous | ||||
| Centre d'évoquation du village Ateka | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation de l'AOP Ossau Iraty | ||||
| Centre d'Interprétation des stèles du Pays Basque | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation du piment d'Espelette | ||||
| Chocolaterie Musée | ||||
| CIAP Lapurdum | ||||
| DIDAM | ||||
| Don Quichosse Espadrilles | ||||
| Ecomusée de la Pelote et du Xistera Pilotari | ||||
| Fonds Labégorre | ||||
| L'Art de l'Espadrille | ||||
| L'Atelier du Chocolat | ||||
| La Cité de l'Océan | ||||
| La Maison Labourdine | ||||
| Maison de l'Oralité et du Patrimoine | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Moulin-musée-manufacture | ||||
| Musée Asiatica | ||||
| Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne | ||||
| Musée Bonnat-Helleu | ||||
| Musée de la chaise | ||||
| Musée de la colline de Gaztelu | ||||
| Musée de la Mer | ||||
| Musée de la mine | ||||
| Musée du Château d'Arcangues | ||||
| Musée du judaïsme bayonnais Suzanne et Marcel Suarès | ||||
| Musée Historique Biarritz | ||||
| Musée historique du Biarritz Olympique | ||||
| Museum d'Histoire Naturelle | ||||
| Museum of Witches | ||||
| Parcc | ||||
| Villa Arnaga | ||||
| Xanxotea |
Libraries in Briscous
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Arbonne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mées | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Lon-les-Mines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Seignosse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque diocésaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale André Moine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Gabriel Fauthoux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque Quintaou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Temporaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Florence Delay | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation IKER | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Lapurdi | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludo-Bibliothèque Ondres | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludo-médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médi@tèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - L'Écume des Jours | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque centre-ville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Orist | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Orthevielle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bélus | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Biarritz | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cambo-les-Bains | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Pey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Tarnos | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Hauts de Sainte-Croix | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'anima | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lizaga | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Espil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Roland Barthes | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Briscous
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux Poissons | |||||
| Halle de Biarritz | |||||
| Halle de Seignosse | |||||
| Halles 5 cantons | |||||
| Halles de Bayonne | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Les halles du Marché | |||||
| Marché aux poissons | |||||
| Marché de Biaudos | |||||
| Marché de Capbreton | |||||
| Marché de Hossegor | |||||
| Marché de Labenne | |||||
| Marché de Ondres | |||||
| Marché de Peyrehorade | |||||
| Marché de producteurs | |||||
| Marché de producteurs des Halles | |||||
| Marché de Quintaou | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Geours de Maremne | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Martin | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Martin-de-Hinx | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Vincent de Tyrosse | |||||
| Marché de Tarnos | |||||
| Marché de Tosse | |||||
| Marché du Polo Beyris | |||||
| Marché place des Gascons | |||||
| Marché place du Marquisat | |||||
| Marché producteurs locaux du Boucau | |||||
| Marché Saint-Charles | |||||
| Marché saisonnier - Labenne Océan | |||||
| Marché saisonnier -Seignosse Plage | |||||
| Pêcherie des Allées Marines |
Breweries in Briscous
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belharra | ||||
| Bipil Aguerria | ||||
| Brasserie Bruel | ||||
| Brasserie Cath' | ||||
| Brasserie Kipett | ||||
| Brasserie La Séquère | ||||
| Brasserie Rosny Beer | ||||
| Brasserie Zirtzil | ||||
| Centre de brassotherapie | ||||
| La Brasserie du Pays Basque | ||||
| La Clique | ||||
| La Ménagerie Microbrasserie | ||||
| La Superbe |
Stadiums & Teams in Briscous
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Briscous
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pierre-Saint-Martin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Briscous
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Biarritz Pays Basque airport | BIQ | Medium Airport |
| Pamplona Airport | PNA | Medium Airport |
| San Sebastián Airport | EAS | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Mimizan | - | Small Airport |
| Amou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benesse Maremne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dax Seyresse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Escary Aramits Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Gurmençon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Itxassou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maslacq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Navarrenx Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ororbia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ozenx Montrestrucq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rion Des Landes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Pée sur Nivelle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sames Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tartas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Briscous
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Briscous | |
| Relais Poste |
Treatment Centers in Briscous
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Briscous
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Vincent Diacre |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Briscous?
Briscous has a population of 2,160 residents and is located in France. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.
Is Briscous expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,855, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Briscous?
Briscous enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Briscous?
The job market in Briscous faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 130 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Briscous?
The median home value in Briscous is $130,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650.