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Le Palais-sur-Vienne, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Le Palais-sur-Vienne is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 5,944. Elevation: 843 ft (257 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,944 Population 1,097/sq mi density
843 ft Elevation 257 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,797 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,797 median income, 10.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $590/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,944
Density1,097/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,797
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$118,000
Rent$590
Housing Units2,378
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Population5,944
Population Density1,097 / sq mi
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Coordinates45.8639°, 1.3231°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$24,797

About Le Palais-sur-Vienne

Le Palais-sur-Vienne is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 5,944. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet (257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Palais-sur-Vienne is $24,797, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 357 business establishments.

Income: Le Palais-sur-Vienne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,797
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)357

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Palais-sur-Vienne is $118,000, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $590 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,378 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,000
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$590
49% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,378

Property Tax

Climate in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

Le Palais-sur-Vienne has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1025 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 90.1
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.7° / 8.4° 74.7
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.1° 76.2
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6.3° / 14.8° 89.0
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.6° 92.7
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 22° 81.1
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.1° 62.4
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 14.8° / 24.5° 72.3
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 11.9° / 20.7° 78.6
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.2° 96.7
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.9° / 10.8° 105.7
Dec 5.3°C / 42°F 2.7° / 7.9° 105.0
Le Palais-sur-Vienne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density1,097/sq mi
Coordinates45.8639°N, 1.3231°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above France avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

301 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 145 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 149 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 106 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 87 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 89 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 105 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 118 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 138 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 115 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 135 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 117 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 69 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 96 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 126 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 67 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 69 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 116 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 82 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 71 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Le Palais-sur-Vienne has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Firmin Roz
École primaire Jean Giraudoux
École maternelle Jean Giraudoux
École élémentaire les Homérides
École maternelle les Homérides
École maternelle Marcel Proust
École élémentaire Marcel Proust
École élémentaire Jean Montalat
École maternelle Jean Montalat Sud
Groupe Scolaire des Homerides
Groupe Scolaire Jules Ferry
École Aristide Briand
Sainte-Marguerite Marie
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Radio Stations near Le Palais-sur-Vienne

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
Radio PAC MP3 128 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bernardaud
Centre international de la caricature du dessin de presse et d'humour
Chapelle Saint-Aurélien
Espace Valadon
Frac-Artothèque
Historail
Les Pierres Initiatiques de Saint Nicolas
Limousine Park
Moulin du Got
Musée & jardins Cécile Sabourdy
Musée Archéologique Lémovice
Musée de la boucherie
Musée de la minéralogie et pétrographie
Musée de la Résistance
Musée des Beaux-Arts - Palais de l’Évêché
Musée des Compagnons du Tour de France et des M.O.F.
Musée des cultures du monde
Musée du Four des Casseaux
Musée Gay-Lussac
Musée géologique de plein air
Musée national Adrien Dubouché
Pavillon du Verdurier

Libraries in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
@postrophe0.0
Bibilothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque de Panazol0.0
Bibliothèque départementale de prêt0.0
Bibliothèque diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque francophone multimédia0.0
Bibliothèque Francophone Multimédia - Annexe de La Bastide0.0
Bibliothèque Francophone Multimédia - Annexe du Vigenal0.0
Bibliothèque Francophone Multimédia annexe Beaubreuil0.0
Bibliothèque francophone multimédia annexe d'Aurence0.0
Bibliothèque Markoff0.0
Bibliothèque Multimédia André Périgord0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Georges-Emmanuel Clancier0.0
Bibliothèque Simone Veil0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire IUT0.0
BU Lettres et Sciences Humaines0.0
CDI - Amphithéatre0.0
Espace Culturel Jean Ferrat0.0
Espace Georges-Emmanuel Clancier0.0
Le Bateau Livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque au fil des mots0.0
Médiathèque de Verneuil-sur-Vienne0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Duret0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles centrales
Les Halles Carnot
Marché Marceau
Place Aymard Fayard

Hotels in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ibis budget Limoges Nord

Castles in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château les Villettes

Veterinaries in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #509268349
FR #8257407445

Banks in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Golf Courses in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de la porcelaine

Breweries in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Lémovice
Brasserie BRÂM
Brasserie Michard

Stadiums & Teams in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Palais-sur-Vienne

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Availles Limouzine AirfieldSmall Airport
Azat le Ris AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellac AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brigueil le Chantre AirfieldSmall Airport
Chassancet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Gajoubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières AirfieldSmall Airport
Libarderie Blond AirfieldSmall Airport
Montmorillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sanet Agonac AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Terrasson le Bos AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Palais-sur-Vienne

Treatment Centers in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Psychomotricienne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Palais-sur-Vienne

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martial

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Palais-sur-Vienne

What is the population of Le Palais-sur-Vienne?

Le Palais-sur-Vienne has a population of 5,944 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,097 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is Le Palais-sur-Vienne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,797, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,000 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $590 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Palais-sur-Vienne?

Le Palais-sur-Vienne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Palais-sur-Vienne?

The job market in Le Palais-sur-Vienne faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 357 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Palais-sur-Vienne?

The median home value in Le Palais-sur-Vienne is $118,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $590.

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