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Guichen, France

Brittany · France

Guichen is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 7,142. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
7,142 Population 430/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,292 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,292 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $624/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,142
Density430/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,292
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$124,800
Rent$624
Housing Units2,857
Rent Burden26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population7,142
Population Density430 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates47.9681°, -1.7958°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$27,292

About Guichen

Guichen is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 7,142. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Guichen is $27,292, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 429 business establishments.

Income: Guichen vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,292
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above France avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below France avg
Establishments (County)429

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Guichen is $124,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $624 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,857 total housing units in the city. 26.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,800
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$624
46% below France avg
Rent Burden26.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,857

Property Tax

Climate in Guichen

Guichen has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 691 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.2°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.2° 66.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10.2° 51.5
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.2° 48.9
Apr 11°C / 52°F 6° / 16° 51.2
May 14.3°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.3° 58.0
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.6° 50.8
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 13.7° / 24.8° 44.0
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 13.8° / 24.7° 43.5
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.9° 56.6
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.2° 73.0
Nov 9.2°C / 49°F 5.9° / 12.5° 73.2
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 3.6° / 9.6° 73.3
Guichen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates47.9681°N, 1.7958°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 76 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 83 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 115 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 106 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 133 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 101 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 130 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 129 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 139 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 129 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 136 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 114 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 143 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 75 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 123 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 118 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 114 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 80 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 128 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in

Guichen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 42°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Guichen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Noël du Fail - - - -
École primaire publique les Callunes - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Martin - - - -
École primaire Jean Charcot - - - -
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Radio Stations near Guichen

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio La Belle Aventure chanson française, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
CanalB independent music MP3
Canal B - MP3
France Bleu Armorique - MP3 128 kbps
dubsideradio dub, reggae MP3 320 kbps
Timbre FM - MP3 256 kbps
Gay Radio FR gay, hit MP3 128 kbps
Radio Souvenir - MP3 128 kbps
Radio44 chanson française, classic AAC 192 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps
Fréquence Hit classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Guichen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Jan Brito
Conservatoire du Patrimoine Hospitalier de Rennes
Conservatoire du Patrimoine Hospitalier de Rennes
Écomusée de la Bintinais
Écomusée de la Bintinais
Espace des sciences
Espace des sciences
Fine Arts Museum
Fine Arts Museum
Fonds régional d’art contemporain Bretagne
Fonds régional d’art contemporain Bretagne
La Maison des Énergies
Maison du patrimoine en Broceliande
Maison Nature et Mégalithes
Manoir de l'automobile
Musée de Bretagne
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Transmissions
Musée des Transmissions
Musée du Livre et des Lettres Henri Pollès
Musée du Livre et des Lettres Henri Pollès
Musée Eugène Aulnette

Libraries in Guichen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bâtiment 40 - Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences et philosophie0.0
Bâtiment 8B - Bibliothèque Paul Le Bohec0.0
Bibliiothèque-médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Antipode0.0
Bibliothèque Antipode0.0
Bibliothèque Bourg L'Évesque0.0
Bibliothèque Bourg L'Évesque0.0
Bibliothèque Champs-Manceaux0.0
Bibliothèque Champs-Manceaux0.0
Bibliothèque Clôteaux-Bréquigny0.0
Bibliothèque Clôteaux-Bréquigny0.0
Bibliothèque de Cintré0.0
Bibliothèque de l’INSA Rennes0.0
Bibliothèque de Pont-Réan0.0
Bibliothèque de Rennes Métropole0.0
Bibliothèque de Rennes Métropole0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ganton0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Gilles0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Just0.0
Bibliothèque générale0.0
Bibliothèque générale0.0
Bibliothèque JD Boucher0.0
Bibliothèque La Bellangerais0.0
Bibliothèque Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Longs-Champs0.0
Bibliothèque Longs-Champs0.0
Bibliothèque Maurepas0.0
Bibliothèque Maurepas0.0
Bibliothèque Mille Feuilles0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Lohéac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Mernel0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre-Jakez Helias0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire0.0
Bibliothèque Thabor-Lucien Rose0.0
Bibliothèque théâtrale ADEC0.0
Bibliothèque Triangle0.0
Bibliothèque Triangle0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Centre0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Villejean0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Villejean0.0
Bibliothèque Villejean0.0
Bibliothèque Villejean0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale de Saint-Senoux0.0
Centre de documentation de la DRAC Bretagne0.0
Centre de documentation de la DRAC Bretagne0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
documentation0.0
documentation0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Espace évasion0.0
Espace évasion0.0
Espace Lecture Carrefour 180.0
Espace Lecture Carrefour 180.0
Espace Lecture Saint-Martin0.0
Espace Lecture Saint-Martin0.0
Grenier à sel0.0
Institut Confucius de Bretagne0.0
Institut Confucius de Bretagne0.0
Jeu 2 mots0.0
L'Accolade0.0
L'Autre Lieu0.0
L'école buissonnière0.0
La Boukinette0.0
La Bulle0.0
La médiathèque de Cesson-Sévigné0.0
la médiathèque de Cesson-Sévigné0.0
La Passerelle0.0
Le Tempo0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Maison du Pâtis0.0
Médiathèque Alfred Jarry0.0
Médiathèque Alfred Jarry0.0
Médiathèque Au Pré Vert0.0
Médiathèque Au Pré Vert0.0
Médiathèque communautaire0.0
Médiathèque de Baulon0.0
Médiathèque de Guipry-Messac0.0
Médiathèque de Renac0.0
Médiathèque de Sion-les-Mines0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque Florence Arthaud0.0
Médiathèque l'Agora0.0
Médiathèque l'Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque l'Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque La Bulle0.0
Médiathèque la Cédille0.0
Médiathèque La Girafe0.0
Médiathèque La Parchemine0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Le Grenier des Mots0.0
Médiathèque Le Volume0.0
Médiathèque Le Volume0.0
Médiathèque Lucien-Herr0.0
médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Lassy0.0
Médiathèque Paul Ruaudel0.0
Médiathèque Théodore Monod0.0
Totems0.0

Farmers Markets in Guichen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de marché
Halles de Guichen
Halles Martenot
La Criée, marché central
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire et de produits biologiques
Marché alimentaire et de produits biologiques
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché Beauregard
Marché Beauregard
Marché biologique
Marché biologique
Marché Biologique et de commerce équitable
Marché Bréquigny
Marché Bréquigny
marché couvert
Marché d'intérêt régional
Marché de Betton
Marché de Betton
Marché de Guipry
Marché de produits biologiques
Marché de produits biologiques
Marché de Quincé
Marché de Quincé
Marché des Lices
Marché Hoche
Marché Hoche
Marché Jeanne d'Arc
Marché Jeanne d'Arc
Marché Landrel
Marché Landrel
Marché Maurepas
Marché Maurepas
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché Municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché Poterie
Marché Poterie
Marché Saint-Germain
Marché Saint-Germain
Marché Sainte-Thérèse
Marché Sainte-Thérèse
Marché Sarah Bernhardt
Marché Sarah Bernhardt
Marché Villejean
Marché Villejean

Hotels in Guichen

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Commerce

Cinemas in Guichen

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Le Bretagne

Castles in Guichen

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bagatz
Domaine de la Massaye

Dentists in Guichen

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #11638118423
FR #6858458826
FR #8138525994

Veterinaries in Guichen

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #503518334

Gas Stations in Guichen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Station U

Banks in Guichen

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque populaire Grand Ouest
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Guichen

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue

Breweries in Guichen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Bizhhh
Brasserie de la Bizhhh
Brasserie du Vieux Singe
Brasserie du Vieux Singe
Brasserie Louarn
Brasserie Louarn
Brasserie Oblique
Brasserie Skumenn
Brasserie Skumenn
Choque microbrasserie
La brasserie des Marais
La Détente
La Détente
Louarn
Smash
Smash

Stadiums & Teams in Guichen

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Airports Near Guichen

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux-Small Airport
Amanlis Janzé Airfield-Small Airport
Ancenis Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Campbon La Berthelière Airfield-Small Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé Airfield-Small Airport
Coëtquidan Air Base-Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
Frossay Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Bochet Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Dominelais Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield-Small Airport
Nantes Héric Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais Airfield-Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield-Small Airport
Ploërmel Loyat Airfield-Small Airport
Queneleuc Airfield-Small Airport
Quily Airfield-Small Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Sulpice des Landes-Small Airport
St Brévin les Pins Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Guichen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Guichen

Treatment Centers in Guichen

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AUB Santé
Cabinet de soins Duchesse Anne
Castel Kevin
Centre d'Imagerie Médicale Laënnec
Centre laser médical Hylode
Centre médico-psychologique pour adulte - CMPA Saint-Exupéry
Clinique des Champs Elysées
Escale - Thébaudais
IPOPE - CHGR
Maison de santé de Rennes Sud
Maison médicale de la Marre Pavée
Menard Jean-Charles

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guichen

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aire de Prière
Chapelle
Chapelle
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Carrières
Église Saint-Martin-de-Tours

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 Guichen

What is the population of Guichen?

Guichen has a population of 7,142 residents and is located in France. The population density is 430 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.

Is Guichen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,292, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $624 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Guichen?

Guichen 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 65°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

How is the job market in Guichen?

The unemployment rate in Guichen is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 429 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Guichen?

The median home value in Guichen is $124,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $624.

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