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Douarnenez, France
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Douarnenez is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 16,590. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 16,590 |
| Population Density | 1,181 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0954°, -4.3290° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Brittany |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.4 inches (1,076 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,760 |
About Douarnenez
Douarnenez is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 16,590. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Douarnenez vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,760 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.7% |
| 364% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 995 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 6,636 |
Property Tax
Climate in Douarnenez
Douarnenez has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1105 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0954°N, 4.3290°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in |
Douarnenez has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").
Schools in Douarnenez
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Jean-Marie Le Bris | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Laënnec | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Laënnec | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Les Saints Anges | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean-Marie Le Bris | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Sainte-Élisabeth et Saint-Blaise;Lycée Professionel Sainte-Élisabeth | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Saint-Jean | - | - | - | - |
| École publique Victor Hugo | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Jules Verne | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jules Verne | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique François Guillou | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire publique Marie Curie | - | - | - | - |
| Collège & Lycée Saint-Blaise | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Douarnenez
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Neptune | classical, jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Fréquence Mutine | electro, emission | MP3 | |
| Radio U | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Douarnenez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abri du marin Sainte-Marine | ||||
| Boat Museum | ||||
| Boat Museum | ||||
| Centre d'Interprétation Archéologique | ||||
| Maison de l'Amiral | ||||
| Maison des Minéraux | ||||
| Maison du Marquisat | ||||
| Maison Henaff - Musée | ||||
| Maison natale de Pierre-Jakez Hélias | ||||
| Maison-phare du Millier | ||||
| Musée bigouden | ||||
| Musée Breizh Odyssée | ||||
| Musée de l'Ecole Rurale en Bretagne | ||||
| Musée de l’abbaye de Landévennec | ||||
| Musée de la Faïence de Quimper | ||||
| Musée de La Forge | ||||
| Musée Départemental Breton | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des vieux métiers | ||||
| Musée du Chemin de fer du Menez | ||||
| Musée Municipal | ||||
| Museum-boats |
Libraries in Douarnenez
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Plaisir de Lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Ergué-Armel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Ploéven | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Cornouaille | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque LECTURE ET LOISIRS | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Nathalie Le Mel | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Pierre Trépos | 0.0 | |||||
| La Biblio | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Celtique | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison de l'enfance | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alain Gérard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Combrit | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Penhars | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Poullan-sur-Mer | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Georges Perros | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Janvec | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque Jeanne Nabert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Julien Gracq | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lucien-Cevaër | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque René Quillivic | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Youenn Gwernig | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Douarnenez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criée de Douarnenez - CCIMBO | |||||
| Halles de la Gare | |||||
| Halles de Pont-l'Abbé | |||||
| Halles Saint-François | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché biologique de Kerfeunteun | |||||
| Marché d'Audierne | |||||
| marché de Bénodet | |||||
| Marché de Douarnenez | |||||
| Marché de la Providence | |||||
| Marché de Tréboul | |||||
| Marché de Tréogat | |||||
| Marché du Braden | |||||
| Marché du Samedi | |||||
| Marché Hebdomaire de Guengat | |||||
| Marché tous les jeudis |
Hotels in Douarnenez
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Douarnenez
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Douarnenez
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Douarnenez
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Douarnenez
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Douarnenez
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Douarnenez
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Douarnenez
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Douarnenez
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Douarnenez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Ar Vu Vihan | ||||
| Brasserie du Bout du Monde | ||||
| Brasserie Penhors | ||||
| kauri | ||||
| Plijadur |
Airports Near Douarnenez
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brest Bretagne airport | BES | Large Airport |
| Landivisiau Air Base | LDV | Medium Airport |
| Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Morlaix-Ploujean Airport | MXN | Medium Airport |
| Quimper-Cornouaille Airport | UIP | Medium Airport |
| Guiscriff Scaer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ouessant Airport | OUI | Small Airport |
| Ploballanec Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Douarnenez
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Douarnenez | |
| Tréboul |
Treatment Centers in Douarnenez
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet masseurs-kinésithérapeuthes | ||
| IPIDV |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Douarnenez
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint Vendal | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jean de Tréboul | |
| Chapelle Saint-Michel | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Croix | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Hélène | |
| Église du Sacré-Cœur | |
| Église Saint-Herlé | |
| Église Saint-Jacques | |
| Église Saint-Joseph |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Douarnenez?
Douarnenez has a population of 16,590 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,181 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles.
Is Douarnenez expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,760, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Douarnenez?
Douarnenez has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.
How is the job market in Douarnenez?
The job market in Douarnenez faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 995 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Douarnenez?
The median home value in Douarnenez is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $625.