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L'Escale, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
L'Escale is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,282. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About L'Escale
L'Escale is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. It is located on the eastern bank of the Durance opposite Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban.
People
Economy
CHousing
AClimate
| Population | 1,282 |
| Population Density | 135 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0816°, 6.0238° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.8 inches (807 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,391 |
About L'Escale
L'Escale is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,282. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: L'Escale vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,391 |
| 66% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 77 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $107,600 |
| 62% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $538 |
| 54% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 513 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0816°N, 6.0238°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 107 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 102 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
L'Escale has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in L'Escale
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Camille Reymond | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Paul Lapie | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Paul Langevin | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Elise et Célestin Freinet | — | — | — | — |
| SESSAD La Durance | — | — | — | — |
| École des hamaux | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Paul Lapie | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near L'Escale
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio ISA | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Zinzine | — | MP3 170 kbps | |
| RDWA | eclectic | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in L'Escale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairn centre d'art | ||||
| Ecomusée | ||||
| Ecomusée de l'Olivier | ||||
| Galerie de l'Hubac | ||||
| Lou Paraïs - Maison Jean Giono | ||||
| Maison Alexandra David Neel | ||||
| Maison des remparts | ||||
| Musée de la Faïence | ||||
| Musée de la Lavande | ||||
| Musée de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence | ||||
| Musée de Laragne | ||||
| Musée Gallo-Romain | ||||
| Musée Gassendi | ||||
| Musée Promenade | ||||
| Musée Scout Baden-Powell | ||||
| Musée Terre & Temps | ||||
| Paléogalerie | ||||
| Samten Dzong |
Libraries in L'Escale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marque Pages | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| La Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie l'Arbousier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aimé Blanc | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André-Roman | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque départementale des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Mées | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François-Mitterrand PAA (Provence Alpes Agglomération) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Joseph | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Michel Martin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale de Laragne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale de Laragne-Monteglin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Romain Selsis | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in L'Escale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Bio Forcalquier | |||||
| Marché bio La Brillanne | |||||
| Marché Provencal | |||||
| Place du Général de Gaulle | |||||
| Place Edmond Jugy | |||||
| Place Gassendi | |||||
| Place Joseph Fauchier |
Hotels in L'Escale
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in L'Escale
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in L'Escale
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in L'Escale
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in L'Escale
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in L'Escale
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in L'Escale
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in L'Escale
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in L'Escale
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in L'Escale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Cérévisia | ||||
| Brasserie La Manosquine | ||||
| La Brass Bastelle |
Stadiums & Teams in L'Escale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near L'Escale
24 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lus la Jarjatte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dévoluy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Colle Saint Michel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Céüse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Orres | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Anne la Condamine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montclar | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rassemblement cours ESF | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Seignus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ratery | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near L'Escale
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Aix Les Milles airport | — | 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 du Grand Terrus | — | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airfield | BAE | Small Airport |
| Basse Maure Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Flayosc Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fréjus Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| La Mure-Argens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Queyrons Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pampelonne Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pourrières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puimoisson Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ségriès Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Seyne les Alpes Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Basse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Chamatte Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2) | — | Small Airport |
| Vinon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in L'Escale
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| L'Escale | |
| La Poste | |
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Escale
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jean | |
| Église Jésus l'ouvrier | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-Mandanois | |
| Église Saint-Auban |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of L'Escale?
L'Escale has a population of 1,282 residents and is located in France. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.
Is L'Escale expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,391, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,600 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $538 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in L'Escale?
L'Escale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches.
How is the job market in L'Escale?
The job market in L'Escale faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 77 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in L'Escale?
The median home value in L'Escale is $107,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $538.