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Falaise, France
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Falaise is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 9,107. Elevation: 466 ft (142 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Falaise
Falaise is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. The town is famous for being the birthplace of William the Conqueror. It was also the centre of the area known as the Falaise pocket, the decisive engagement of the Battle of Normandy in the Second World War.
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B+Climate
| Population | 9,107 |
| Population Density | 1,595 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.8922°, -0.1953° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Normandy |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.5 inches (902 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,140 |
About Falaise
Falaise is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 9,107. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet (142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Falaise vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $22,140 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.0% |
| 344% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| 53% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 546 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $114,600 |
| 59% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $573 |
| 51% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,643 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8922°N, 0.1953°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Falaise has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.9").
Schools in Falaise
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Fontaine Couverte | - | - | - | - |
| École du Val Bruyère | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de La Crosse | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle de Fourneaux-le-Val | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle de Noron | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire intercommunale les orchidées | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire André Bodereau | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Charlotte Herpin | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Camp Ferme | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Louis Liard | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Maréchal Foch | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire André Bodereau | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du lycée polyvalent Guillaume le Conquérant | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Louis Liard | - | - | - | - |
| Collège des Douits | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège des Douits | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire privée Sainte-Trinité | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Sainte-Trinité | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Falaise
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PulsRadio Trance | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO TOU'CAEN | caen | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Pulsradio Dance | - | 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 | |
| PulsRadio Hits | - | MP3 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 | |
| TSF 98 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Eure du Blues | blues, blues rock | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Falaise
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donjon - Palais | ||||
| Maison des Dentelles | ||||
| Mémorial des Civils dans la Guerre | ||||
| Musée André Lemaître | ||||
| Musée Archéologique de Vieux la Romaine | ||||
| Musée de la Mine du Livet | ||||
| Musée de May-sur-Orne | ||||
| Musée Ferdinand Léger - André Mare |
Libraries in Falaise
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Argences | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Victor Hugo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace bibliothèque Clinchamps | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace bibliothèque Laize | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de la Muance | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Rocquancourt | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Pays de Falaise | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François-Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Caserne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Jardin des Mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Madrazès | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Morteaux-Coulibœuf | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Falaise
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles | |||||
| Marché d'Argences | |||||
| Marché de Potigny | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Place Belle-Croix | |||||
| Place du Marché | |||||
| Saturday Market |
Hotels in Falaise
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Falaise
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Falaise
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Falaise
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Falaise
10 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Falaise
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Falaise
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Falaise
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Falaise
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Falaise
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Falaise
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Falaise
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbrasserie Coupe Gorge |
Airports Near Falaise
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caen Carpiquet airport | CFR | Medium Airport |
| Deauville Normandie airport | DOL | Medium Airport |
| Le Havre-Octeville Airport | LEH | Medium 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 |
| Bolleville Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champ-Romet 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 |
| Havre-Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc 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 |
| Mortagne-au-Perche 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 Falaise
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Falaise
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centre paroissial Saint-Jean-Marie Vianney | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Malades | |
| Chapelle Saint-Vigor | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation | |
| Église Saint-André | |
| Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte | |
| Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Rieul | |
| Église Sainte-Trinité |
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What is the population of Falaise?
Falaise has a population of 9,107 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,595 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.
Is Falaise expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,140, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Falaise?
Falaise has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Falaise?
The job market in Falaise faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 546 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Falaise?
The median home value in Falaise is $114,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $573.