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Grignan, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Grignan is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,443. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,443 Population 86/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,665 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,665 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$130,800 home value, $654/mo rent

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About Grignan

Grignan

Grignan is a commune in the Drôme department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Association.

People

Population1,443
Density86/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,665
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$130,800
Rent$654
Housing Units577
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Population1,443
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates44.4197°, 4.9079°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (956 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$26,665

About Grignan

Grignan is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,443. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Grignan is $26,665, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 87 business establishments.

Income: Grignan vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,665
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Grignan is $130,800, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $654 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 577 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,800
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$654
44% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units577

Property Tax

Climate in Grignan

Grignan has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.8° 68.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 42.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15.1° 49.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.3° 74.2
May 17°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.5° 77.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.9° 56.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.8° 55.1
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.6° 56.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 115.9
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 133.0
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 128.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.4° / 9.1° 61.6
Grignan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates44.4197°N, 4.9079°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

723 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 144 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 126 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 143 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 43 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 140 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 92 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 141 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 141 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 142 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 148 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 142 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 126 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 117 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 121 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 125 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 126 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 149 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 127 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 108 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Grignan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Grignan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Emile Loubet - - - -
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Radio Stations near Grignan

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
RTS Avignon - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol - MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Grignan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Château de Grignan
Colophon Librairie & Musée
Exposition
Harmas de Jean-Henri Fabre
Histoire du Bienheureux Charles de Foucauld
La Maison des Voisins
La Scourtinerie
Le Comptoir des Vieux Moulins
Le village provençal miniature
Maison de la Céramique du Pays de Dieulefit
Maison de la Truffe et du Tricastin
Maison du Site de la Forêt de Saoû
Mémoire Agricole du Pays de Grignan
Musée archéologique du Pègue
Musée archéologique et d'histoire
Musée Archéologique Théo Desplans
Musée Associatif de Montélimar (archéologie, géologie, préhistoire, médiéval et numismatique)
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montélimar
Musée d’archéologie tricastine
Musée de l'Olivier (Vignolis)
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la Miniature
Musée de la Nationale 7
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation en Ardèche
Musée de la Soie
Musée de la truffe et du vin
Musée de la Ville
Musée des Amis du Vieux Donzère
Musée des Sports
Musée du Cartonnage et de l'Imprimerie
Musée du Nougat – Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran
Musée du Vigneron
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
Musée Lichtner-Aix
Musée Yvon Guéret
Museée du Protestantisme Dauphinois
Naturoptère
Palais des bonbons et du nougat

Libraries in Grignan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de la Vence0.0
Bibliothèque de Sablet0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Vous0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Multimedia du Teil0.0
Farandole de Livres0.0
Francois Mitterand0.0
IFSI-IFAS du GHPP de Montélimar0.0
La Passerelle0.0
Les Chemins de Traverse0.0
Médiathèque de Dieulefit0.0
Médiathèque de Maulaucène0.0
Médiathèque du pays de Bourdeaux0.0
Médiathèque Ferme des Arts0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Maurice Pic0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque Michel Brusset0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Paul Colin0.0

Farmers Markets in Grignan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Quai
Marché
Marché de Cruas
Marché de producteurs
Marché des Producteurs et des Artisans (mai-octobre)
Marché des producteurs locaux
Marché du jeudi
Petit Marché
Place de l'Apparent
Place de Verdun

Hotels in Grignan

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clair de la Plume
Hôtel Sévigné
La Ferme Chapouton

Cafes in Grignan

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Sévigné

Castles in Grignan

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Grignan

Gas Stations in Grignan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché - 900 Route de Montélimar, Grignan

Breweries in Grignan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale La Fabrique
Brasserie la Croix d'or
La vieille mule
Les Dyades

Stadiums & Teams in Grignan

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Grignan

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colline des Bains 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Grignan

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Aubenasson-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field-Small Airport
Altiport de La Motte Chalancon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Banon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Faucon-Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin-Small Airport
Altisurface du Grand Terrus-Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield-Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip-Small Airport
Coustellet Airfield-Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield-Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield-Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield-Small Airport
Les Vastres Airfield-Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield-Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield-Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield-Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rouveirolle Airfield-Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield-Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Grignan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Grignan

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grignan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Vincent
Collégiale Saint-Sauveur
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Grignan

What is the population of Grignan?

Grignan has a population of 1,443 residents and is located in France. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 16.8 square miles.

Is Grignan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,665, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,800 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $654 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Grignan?

Grignan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grignan?

The job market in Grignan faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 87 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grignan?

The median home value in Grignan is $130,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $654.

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