Charlieu, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Charlieu is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,766. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,766 Population 1,454/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population3,766
Density1,454/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population3,766
Population Density1,454 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates46.1620°, 4.1723°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)

About Charlieu

Charlieu is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,766. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Charlieu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density1,454/sq mi
Coordinates46.1620°N, 4.1723°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 140 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 143 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 121 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 101 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 120 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 128 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 128 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 105 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 108 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 146 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 121 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 106 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 97 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 122 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 107 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 28 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 109 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 28 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 75 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in

Charlieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Charlieu

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Notre-Dame - - - -
Lycée général privé Notre-Dame - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Jérémie de la Rue - - - -
École primaire Blanche Rouiller - - - -
Collège Michel Servet - - - -
École maternelle et élémentaire privée Sainte-Marie - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Jérémie de la Rue - - - -
École publique de Chandon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Charlieu

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
Activ radio - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party - MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 - AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Charlieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Charlieu
Couvent des Cordeliers
Écomusée
Écomusée du Haut-Beaujolais
Exposition de Peinture
La Mémoire d'Oyé
Le Grand Couvert
Maison des Vieux Métiers
Musée Barthélemy Thimonnier de la Machine à coudre et du Cycle
Musée de l'école de Belleroche
Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier
Musée de la Tour du Moulin
Musée du Tissage
Musée Joseph Dechelette
Musée Reflet Brionnais
Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis
Retro Machines

Libraries in Charlieu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Arcinges0.0
Bibliothèque d'Écoche0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne0.0
Bibliothèque de Vougy0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
La médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiagora Vert Pré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Champollion0.0
Médiathèque de Belmont-de-la-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Briennon0.0
Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté0.0
Médiathèque de Roanne0.0
Médiathèque de Villers0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque La Grange Aventure0.0
Point Lecture du Mayollet0.0
Quartier Livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Charlieu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Renaison
Le martsi du vendredi
Les Halles Diderot
Marché aux bestiaux (bovins)
Marché de Marcigny
Parking - Marché de Perreux

Hotels in Charlieu

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Relais de l'Abbaye

Cafes in Charlieu

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Coiffure
Café-Culturel La Boulangerie
Halte des Cordeliers
KKO Concept
Le Charliendin
Le Grand Café
Le Guetteur
Le Saint-Phi
NutriShake Club
Parenthèse Café & Co

Cinemas in Charlieu

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Halles

Theatres in Charlieu

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Du Ciel aux Étoiles
Théâtre Saint-Philibert

Castles in Charlieu

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Grange Jobin
Château de Malfarat
Château de Tigny

Dentists in Charlieu

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #9696410551

Veterinaries in Charlieu

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Magellan

Gas Stations in Charlieu

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Intermarché
TotalEnergies

Banks in Charlieu

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL

Gyms in Charlieu

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hugeia
Just'Move
L'Orange Bleue

Breweries in Charlieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La limaille
La Part des Autres
Les Brasseurs du Sornin
Les Deux Branches
Sarl Hugo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Charlieu

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Charlieu

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prabouré 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalmazel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Charlieu

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield-Medium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon-Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Bibost Airfield-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brancion Airfield-Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield-Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield-Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield-Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield-Small Airport
Luzy Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield-Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield-Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield-Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield-Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield-Small Airport
Précieux Airfield-Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield-Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield-Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield-Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield-Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Charlieu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Charlieu

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
kinésithérapeute

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charlieu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Calvaire
Église Saint-Philibert
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlieu

What is the population of Charlieu?

Charlieu has a population of 3,766 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,454 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Charlieu?

Charlieu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne 1,323 pop · 2.1 mi Chandon 1,413 pop · 2.2 mi Saint-Nizier-sous-Charlieu 1,686 pop · 2.4 mi Pouilly-sous-Charlieu 2,782 pop · 3.1 mi Briennon 1,711 pop · 4.6 mi Vougy 1,574 pop · 4.8 mi Coutouvre 1,126 pop · 6.3 mi Cours-la-Ville 3,617 pop · 8.1 mi Belmont-de-la-Loire 1,528 pop · 8.4 mi Chauffailles 3,638 pop · 8.6 mi Mably 7,830 pop · 8.6 mi Perreux 2,444 pop · 8.7 mi Roanne 35,409 pop · 10.0 mi Marcigny 1,682 pop · 10.1 mi
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