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Les Fontenelles, France

Bourgogne · France

Les Fontenelles is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 692. Elevation: 2,979 ft (908 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
692 Population 214/sq mi density
2,979 ft Elevation 908 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
66.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$31,655 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,655 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$105,200 home value, $526/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population692
Density214/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,655
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,200
Rent$526
Housing Units277
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain66.0 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Population692
Population Density214 / sq mi
Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Coordinates47.1986°, 6.7404°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation66.0 inches (1,677 mm)
Annual Snowfall63.8 inches (162 cm)
Median Household Income$31,655

About Les Fontenelles

Les Fontenelles is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 692. The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet (908 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Les Fontenelles is $31,655, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 42 business establishments.

Income: Les Fontenelles vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$31,655
58% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Les Fontenelles is $105,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $526 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 277 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$526
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units277

Property Tax

Les Fontenelles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below France avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates47.1986°N, 6.7404°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"
74% above France avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

752 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 128 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 49 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 144 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 135 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 36 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 22 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 69 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 145 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 149 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 120 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 137 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 115 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 101 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 70 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 109 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 129 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 73 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 80 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 52 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 141 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 107 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Les Fontenelles has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Les Fontenelles

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Les Fontenelles

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTN (CH) regional MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fribourg (CH) local news MP3 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Radio R Louange (CH) christian contemporary, christian praise&worship AAC+ 96 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh (CH) pop AAC 128 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Electrons Libres (CH) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rocher (CH) community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rocket (CH) alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland (CH) deep house, minimal OGG
Plein Air Pontarlier doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
RJB (CH) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Les Fontenelles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ferme-musée du Montagnon
Galeries de l'histoire
Halle aux enchères - Urbanisme horloger
Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel
La Maison de l'industrie
La Morille
Laténium
Maison de la Tourbière
Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'ethnographie
Musée d'histoire
Musée d'Horlogerie du Locle
Musée de l'Areuse
Musée de l'Horlogerie du Haut-Doubs
Musée de la Mémoire et de la Paix
Musée de la montre
Musée de la pince
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle
Musée des civilisations de l'Islam
Musée du Ski
Musée du tram
Musée international de l'horlogerie
Musée militaire
Musée Observatoire de Neuchâtel
Musée paysan et artisanal
Musée Roger Comte
Musée Vie d'Antan
Muséum d'histoire naturelle
Muzoo
Vivarium

Libraries in Les Fontenelles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliomonde0.0
Bibliothèque Chateau de Saget0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Sonvilier0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire du Noirmont0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole d'Arts Appliqués0.0
Bibliothèque de l'institut d'ethnologie et musée d'ethnographie0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté de droit0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Lettres et Sciences humaines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Sciences0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des sciences économiques0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole de Gestion ARC0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque jeunesse de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Pergaud0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane0.0
Bibliothèque publique et universitaire de Neuchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Renan0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Pestalozzi0.0
Centre de documentation et d'étude sur la langue internationale0.0
L'ABC0.0
la petite bpu0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alain Cartier0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Médiathèque Le Bélieu0.0
Médiathèque Les Arcades0.0
Médiathèque municipale Roland Bouhéret0.0

Farmers Markets in Les Fontenelles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hall'titude
Marché de Neuchâtel
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Marché

Hotels in Les Fontenelles

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Étang du Moulin
Les Perce-Neige

Gas Stations in Les Fontenelles

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #5047433235

Breweries in Les Fontenelles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer station
Brasserie de l'Avenir
Brasserie de la Fontaine
Brasserie de La Meute
L'Avenir
La Brelok
La Brelok'
La Chauffouillarde
La Comète
La P'tite Anglaise
Le Grand méchant moût

Stadiums & Teams in Les Fontenelles

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Ski Resorts Near Les Fontenelles

57 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0

Airports Near Les Fontenelles

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Senoncourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Venisey AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Les Fontenelles

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau relais La Poste

Treatment Centers in Les Fontenelles

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dorea

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Fontenelles

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église Saint-Julien
Église Sainte-Anne

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 Les Fontenelles

What is the population of Les Fontenelles?

Les Fontenelles has a population of 692 residents and is located in France. The population density is 214 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

Is Les Fontenelles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,655, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $105,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $526 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Les Fontenelles?

Les Fontenelles has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches, with 63.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Les Fontenelles?

The job market in Les Fontenelles faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Les Fontenelles?

The median home value in Les Fontenelles is $105,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $526.

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