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Cancale, France
Brittany · France
Cancale is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 5,751. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Housing
B+Climate
| Population | 5,751 |
| Population Density | 1,181 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.6766°, -1.8522° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Brittany |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.7 inches (957 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,410 |
About Cancale
Cancale is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 5,751. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Cancale vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,410 |
| 64% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 345 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $132,600 |
| 53% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $663 |
| 43% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,300 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6766°N, 1.8522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Cancale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.6").
Schools in Cancale
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège René Cassin | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle publique Bel Event | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame du Verger | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire les Terre-Neuvas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cancale
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| dubsideradio | dub, reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| KISS Pop Rock | blues, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fréquence Hit | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Univers | jazz, poetry | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Cancale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelier Manoli Musée Jardin Sculptures | ||||
| Cathédraloscope | ||||
| Centre Abbé Fouré | ||||
| Château de Dinan | ||||
| Jacques Cartier Museum | ||||
| L'Halle au Blé | ||||
| La demeure de Corsaire - Hôtel Magon | ||||
| La Maison de la Rance | ||||
| Le Moulin du Prat | ||||
| Le Roc des Curiosités | ||||
| Maison d'artiste de la Grande Vigne | ||||
| Maison des produits du terroir et de la gastronomie | ||||
| Mémorial 1939-1945 | ||||
| Musée 39-45 | ||||
| Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Granville | ||||
| Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires de Cancale | ||||
| Musée des Terre-neuvas | ||||
| Musée du Cidre | ||||
| Musée du Rail | ||||
| Musée Jacques Cartier |
Libraries in Cancale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale André Grignon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Dinan | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Documentation et d'Information | 0.0 | |||||
| L'École des Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| L'écume des livres | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Estuaire | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Ourse | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Relais des Voyageurs | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Triplex | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Malo | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'Odyssée | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Simone Veil | 0.0 | |||||
| Point-Lecture d'Intra-Muros | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cancale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux Blés | |||||
| Halle aux Grains | |||||
| Halle de Rocabey | |||||
| Halles de la Concorde | |||||
| La Criée | |||||
| La place de la poissonnerie | |||||
| Marché aux huîtres | |||||
| Marché aux Légumes | |||||
| Marché de Dinard | |||||
| Marché de Paramé | |||||
| Marché de Pleurtuit | |||||
| Marché de Rocabey | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Énogat | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Malo Saint-Servan | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Servan | |||||
| Place Saint-Méen |
Hotels in Cancale
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cancale
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cancale
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cancale
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Cancale
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cancale
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cancale
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cancale
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cancale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie d'Émeraude | ||||
| Brasserie PLOUC | ||||
| La Brasserie de Dinan | ||||
| Les Brassins de Saint-Malo | ||||
| Les Sirops du Barbu |
Airports Near Cancale
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport | DNR | Medium Airport |
| Granville Airport | GFR | Medium Airport |
| Jersey Airport | JER | Medium Airport |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport | RNS | Medium Airport |
| Amanlis Janzé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coëtquidan Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Dinan-Trélivan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dragey Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Cudelais Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Landéan (Fougères) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Haut des Places Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lessay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Saint Michel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neuville Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ploërmel Loyat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Portbail Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Queneleuc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cancale
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cancale
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame du Haut Bout | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame du Verger | |
| Église Sainte-Jeanne-Jugan |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
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What is the population of Cancale?
Cancale has a population of 5,751 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,181 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.
Is Cancale expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,410, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,600 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $663 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Cancale?
Cancale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Cancale?
The job market in Cancale faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 345 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cancale?
The median home value in Cancale is $132,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $663.