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Le Lavandou, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Le Lavandou is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 5,902. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
5,902 Population 295/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,084 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$24,084 median income, 15.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$178,200 home value, $891/mo rent

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About Le Lavandou

Le Lavandou

Le Lavandou is a seaside resort town and commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. Le Lavandou derives its name either from the flower lavender that is prevalent in the area, or more prosaically from the local form of the Occitan name for lavoir, lavandor.

People

Population5,902
Density295/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,084
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$178,200
Rent$891
Housing Units2,361
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population5,902
Population Density295 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates43.1370°, 6.3660°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (755 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,084

About Le Lavandou

Le Lavandou is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 5,902. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Lavandou is $24,084, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 354 business establishments.

Income: Le Lavandou vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,084
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)354

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Lavandou is $178,200, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $891 (23% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,361 total housing units in the city. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$178,200
37% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$891
23% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,361

Property Tax

Le Lavandou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above France avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates43.1370°N, 6.3660°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

822 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 127 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 150 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 96 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 119 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 76 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 102 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 123 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 128 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 106 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 144 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 101 km
Feb 25, 1991 7 km WSW of Briga Alta, Italy M3.7 146 km
Dec 29, 1996 7 km NNE of Breil-sur-Roya, France M3.6 136 km
Nov 1, 1999 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France M3.6 100 km
Jun 26, 1997 1 km NNE of Lantosque, France M3.6 121 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 81 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 126 km
Dec 11, 1993 8 km SW of Briga Alta, Italy M3.6 145 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 80 km
May 21, 2000 108 km SSE of Le Lavandou, France M3.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 95 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 83 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in

Le Lavandou has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Le Lavandou

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Marc Legouhy — — — —
École primaire Marc Legouhy — — — —
École primaire Saint-Clair — — — —
École primaire Cavalière — — — —
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Radio Stations near Le Lavandou

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Top FM — MP3

Museums in Le Lavandou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Archéologique
Fort du Pradeau
Fort Sainte-Agathe
Galerie Marie Poscia
La Banque, musée des Cultures et du Paysage
Musée d’Histoire et d’Art de Bormes
Musée de la fabrique du marron glacé
Musée des Cultures et du Paysage
Musée du Niel
Villa Carmignac

Libraries in Le Lavandou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bâtiment Associatif Le Moulin0.0
Bibliothèque de Giens0.0
Bibliothéque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Carnoules0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Pignans0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Le Maurin des Maures0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Presse0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Lavandou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle de Grimaud
Marché
Marché (le jeudi matin)
Marché de Giens
Marché de l'Ayguade
Marché de La Capte
Marché de Port Grimaud
Marché de Producteurs et d'Artisans Locaux
Marché des Salins
Marché Provençal
Place André et Gaston Durville
Place Victor Hugo
Puces samedi & dimanche

Hotels in Le Lavandou

32 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cavalière Sur Plage
Grand hotel de cavalière
Héliotel
Hôtel Baptistin
Hôtel Beau Rivage
Hôtel Beau Soleil
Hôtel Beau Soleil
Hôtel Belle Vue
Hôtel California
Hôtel de la Fossette
Hôtel de la Plage - HDLP
Hôtel Gaëtan
Hôtel L'Orangeraie
Hôtel Les Alcyons
Hôtel Rabelais
L'Ilot Fleuri
La Bastide
La Brise Marine
Le Clos Fleuri
Le Grand Pavois
Le Rocher du Secret
Le Terminus
Les Arbousiers
Les Flots Bleus
Les Pins Penchés
Les Roches
Logis Hôtel Astria Beach La Falaise
Méditerranée
Moriaz
Paradis n°4 & n°5
Tamaris
Villa Terramera

Cafes in Le Lavandou

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Marius
El Camino
Gargotte
L’Aquarium
La VIGIE
Le Comptoir
Le Folkis
Ohana
Paradiso Beach
Saïfi

Cinemas in Le Lavandou

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Grand Bleu
Théâtre de Verdure

Theatres in Le Lavandou

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphithéatre de l'Estalon

Monuments in Le Lavandou

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chapelle du Christ-Roi

Castles in Le Lavandou

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bénat
Fort de Brégançon
Fort de la Vigie
Fort du Moulin

Bus Stations in Le Lavandou

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière - Le Lavandou

Gas Stations in Le Lavandou

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #174977616
Garage Saint-Christophe
Total Access

Banks in Le Lavandou

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas

Gyms in Le Lavandou

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #9875457837
L’Appart Fitness

Breweries in Le Lavandou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Tchouc

Stadiums & Teams in Le Lavandou

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Le Lavandou

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Le Lavandou

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield—Medium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Basse Maure Airfield—Small Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield—Small Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Cogolin Grimaud Airfield—Small Airport
Col de Lèques Airfield—Small Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu Airfield—Small Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield—Small Airport
Flayosc Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Fréjus Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Jouques Bèdes Airfield—Small Airport
La Limate Airfield—Small Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne Airfield—Small Airport
Les Queyrons Airfield—Small Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing Field—Small Airport
Pampelonne Altisurface—Small Airport
Pourrières Airfield—Small Airport
Puimoisson Airfield—Small Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield—Small Airport
Ségriès Airfield—Small Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club Airfield—Small Airport
Vinon Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Le Lavandou

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bormes la Favière
Cavalière
Île de Port-Cros APC
Île du Levant APC
Le Lavandou
Mairie Annexe
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Lavandou

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Bénat
Chapelle du Layet
Chapelle Saint-Clair
Église Saint-Louis

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Le Lavandou

What is the population of Le Lavandou?

Le Lavandou has a population of 5,902 residents and is located in France. The population density is 295 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 square miles.

Is Le Lavandou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,084, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $178,200 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $891 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Le Lavandou?

Le Lavandou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

How is the job market in Le Lavandou?

The job market in Le Lavandou faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 354 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Lavandou?

The median home value in Le Lavandou is $178,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $891.

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