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Le Palais, France

Brittany · France

Le Palais is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,645. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,645 Population 393/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,704 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,704 median income, 14.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $791/mo rent

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About Le Palais

Le Palais

Le Palais is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in northwestern France. It is one of the four communes on the island of Belle Île.

People

Population2,645
Density393/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,704
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$158,200
Rent$791
Housing Units1,058
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,645
Population Density393 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates47.3463°, -3.1558°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (879 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,704

About Le Palais

Le Palais is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,645. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Palais is $25,704, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 159 business establishments.

Income: Le Palais vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,704
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.4%
300% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)159

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Palais is $158,200, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $791 (32% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,058 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,200
44% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$791
32% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,058

Property Tax

Climate in Le Palais

Le Palais has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Feb (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 680 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.2°C / 47°F 6.4° / 10° 80.7
Feb 8°C / 46°F 5.9° / 10° 59.3
Mar 9.4°C / 49°F 7.1° / 11.8° 48.3
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F 8.5° / 13.9° 47.2
May 14°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.8° 43.3
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.5° 34.4
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 15.4° / 21.3° 37.1
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 15.6° / 21.6° 40.5
Sep 17°C / 63°F 14.1° / 19.9° 53.0
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 12.3° / 16.5° 71.9
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 9.4° / 13.3° 83.6
Dec 9.1°C / 48°F 7.2° / 11° 81.0
Le Palais experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates47.3463°N, 3.1558°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

243 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 52 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 46 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 84 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 54 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 54 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 139 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 72 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 41 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 36 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 59 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 79 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 148 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 150 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 134 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 66 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 109 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 144 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 67 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 94 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
February 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in

Le Palais has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 46°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Le Palais

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle publique de Le Palais — — — —
École élémentaire publique Stanislas Poumet — — — —
Collège Michel Lotte — — — —
Collège privé Sainte-Croix — — — —
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne — — — —
École primaire publique de Locmaria — — — —
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Radio Stations near Le Palais

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Breizh Izel — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bro Gwened — MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Le Palais

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Expositions
Fort Sarah Bernhardt
La Belle fontaine
La Criée
La Maison du Littoral
Le grand phare
Maison des Mégalithes
Maison du patrimoine
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Phare des Poulains
Prehistory Museum of Carnac
Site des mégalithes de Locmariaquer

Libraries in Le Palais

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque du Génie0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Bangor0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Locmariaquer0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Terraqué - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Zénaïde Fleuriot0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Palais

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Trinité-sur-Mer weekly market
Marché de Bangor
Marché de Palais
Marché de Saint Pierre Quiberon

Hotels in Le Palais

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citadelle Vauban
Grand Hôtel de Bretagne
Hôtel Atlantique
Hôtel Restaurant Le Corto Maltese
Hôtel Saint-Amant
Hôtel Vauban
L'acadien
Le Clos Fleuri

Cafes in Le Palais

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L’Atelier
La Fontaine
Le P’tit Clapot
Liber & co
Marmaid Café

Cinemas in Le Palais

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Bal Perdu

Castles in Le Palais

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citadelle Vauban
Fort Central

Veterinaries in Le Palais

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SCP CLINIQUE VETERINAIRE DES POUCES PATTES

Bus Stations in Le Palais

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1379266973
FR #63480281

Gas Stations in Le Palais

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #4195961147
Super U

Banks in Le Palais

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Le Palais

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Presqu'ile de Quiberon
Brasserie de Quiberon
Brasserie la Morgat

Airports Near Le Palais

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield—Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield—Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield—Small Airport
Quily Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Le Palais

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Palais
Locmaria

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Palais

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Saint-Gérand Church

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 Palais

What is the population of Le Palais?

Le Palais has a population of 2,645 residents and is located in France. The population density is 393 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

Is Le Palais expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,704, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $158,200 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $791 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Le Palais?

Le Palais has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches.

How is the job market in Le Palais?

The job market in Le Palais faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 159 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Palais?

The median home value in Le Palais is $158,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $791.

Nearby Cities

Quiberon 5,430 pop · 9.6 mi Saint-Pierre-Quiberon 2,322 pop · 12.1 mi Carnac 4,777 pop · 16.8 mi Plouharnel 1,812 pop · 17.5 mi La Trinité-sur-Mer 1,641 pop · 17.6 mi Saint-Philibert 1,344 pop · 18.1 mi Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys 1,533 pop · 18.3 mi Locmariaquer 1,468 pop · 18.3 mi Arzon 2,193 pop · 18.6 mi Crach 3,241 pop · 20.0 mi Erdeven 2,725 pop · 20.4 mi Larmor-Baden 1,023 pop · 20.6 mi Ploemel 2,340 pop · 21.5 mi Étel 2,068 pop · 21.6 mi
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