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Les Sables-d'Olonne, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Les Sables-d'Olonne is a small city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 16,105. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,105 Population 4,723/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,482 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,482 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $741/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,105
Density4,723/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,482
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$148,200
Rent$741
Housing Units6,442
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population16,105
Population Density4,723 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates46.4969°, -1.7847°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,482

About Les Sables-d'Olonne

Les Sables-d'Olonne is a small city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 16,105. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Les Sables-d'Olonne is $26,482, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 966 business establishments.

Income: Les Sables-d'Olonne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,482
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)966

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Les Sables-d'Olonne is $148,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $741 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,442 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,200
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$741
36% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,442

Property Tax

Climate in Les Sables-d'Olonne

Les Sables-d'Olonne has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 797 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F 0.7° / 13.2° 75.8
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 2.9° / 13.8° 60.4
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.3° 64.2
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 4.1° / 19.3° 43.8
May 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 22.8° 53.1
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 28° 69.0
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14.2° / 28.6° 27.3
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 14.4° / 29.1° 36.4
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12° / 26.4° 56.9
Oct 16°C / 61°F 10.2° / 21.2° 103.0
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 4.6° / 17.6° 101.4
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 2.6° / 14.7° 105.5
Les Sables-d'Olonne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density4,723/sq mi
Coordinates46.4969°N, 1.7847°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

311 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 73 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 64 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 87 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 121 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 59 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 61 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 77 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 72 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 67 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 70 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 77 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 75 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 57 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 117 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 132 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 44 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 63 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 69 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 38 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Les Sables-d'Olonne has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Les Sables-d'Olonne

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Pierre Mauger
Collège privé Notre-Dame de Bourgenay
École élementaire Guy Cadou
École Maternelle René Guy Cadou
École maternelle publique Clemenceau
École élémentaire publique Clemenceau
École maternelle publique Les Jardins
École primaire privée Saint-Elme
École élémentaire Marcel Hordenneau
École primaire privée Sainte-Thérèse
Lycée Professionnel Valère Mathé
Collège Paul Langevin
Lycée public Savary de Mauléon
École maternelle publique Jean-Luc Van Den Heede
École Saint-Nicolas Maternelle Élémentaire
École primaire Paul-Émile Pajot
École privée Saint-Elme
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Radio Stations near Les Sables-d'Olonne

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Les Sables-d'Olonne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Saint-Jean d'Orbestier
L'Atelier de la Sardine
La Livarde - Musée du Patrimoine Maritime
La Maison du pêcheur
Maison de Clemenceau
Musée automobile de Vendée
Musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix
Musée de la Petite Gare
Musée des Traditions Populaires
Musée du Blockhaus Hôpital
Musée la Folie de Finfarine
Muséum du Coquillage
Vendée Miniature

Libraries in Les Sables-d'Olonne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque de l’Aiguillon-sur-Vie0.0
Bibliothèque de Poiroux0.0
Bibliothèque Florelle0.0
Bibliothèque Le Logis du marais0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
L@ Bibliothèque0.0
La Conserverie0.0
La Malle aux Livres0.0
Le Féno’lecteur0.0
Le globe0.0
Lire à Brem0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aliénor0.0
Médiathèque d'Aizenay0.0
Médiathèque de Brétignolles-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque de Grosbreuil0.0
Médiathèque de La Jarrie0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard0.0
Médiathèque Michel-Raimbaud0.0
Mille et une pages0.0

Farmers Markets in Les Sables-d'Olonne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Fleur de sel
Halles
L'heure du marché des Olonnes
Les Halles
Les Halles Centrales
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché
Marché Arago
Marché de la Chaume
Marché de Saint-Hilaire de Riez
Place de l'église

Hotels in Les Sables-d'Olonne

28 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Admiral's Hôtel
Arc En Ciel
Atlantic Hotel & Spa
Auberge Vendéenne
Best Western Hôtel Les Roches Noires
Chez Georges
Citôtel Le Chêne Vert
Côte Ouest Thalasso&Spa Les Sables d'Olonne MGallery by Sofitel
Hôtel Antoine
Hôtel Calme des Pins - Spa
Hôtel de La Tour
Hôtel du Commerce
Hôtel du Port
Hôtel Les Embruns
Hôtel Logis Les Hirondelles
Hôtel Sables d'O
Hôtel Sables d'Olonne Maison Richet
Hôtel Vent Des Globes
Ibis
Ibis
Kyriad
Le Bon Soleil
Le Relais des Voyageurs
Les Voyageurs
Résidence Odalys Thalassa
Residhotel Les Jardins De L’Amiraute
Sabl'Appart
Vertime

Cafes in Les Sables-d'Olonne

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aloha Bowls
Café de la Plage
Café Du Coq Hardi
Cool Café
Copains Comme Cochons
French Coffee Shop
L'Annexe
L'Estacade
L'Étoile de Mer
Le Marbella
Roger Sicard
Tartines & Co

Cinemas in Les Sables-d'Olonne

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Grand Palace

Theatres in Les Sables-d'Olonne

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorium Saint-Michel
La Boîte à Rire Vendée

Castles in Les Sables-d'Olonne

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Saint-Clair

Dentists in Les Sables-d'Olonne

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aurélie Robert
Maria Olivier
Pondevie Michel
Richard Gaudin
Sophie-Karine Gras

Veterinaries in Les Sables-d'Olonne

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alice Medard
Clinique vétérinaire de l'Atlantique

Train Stations in Les Sables-d'Olonne

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Sables d'Olonne

Bus Stations in Les Sables-d'Olonne

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #179497710

Gas Stations in Les Sables-d'Olonne

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Setacam
Station Service E. Leclerc
Système U

Banks in Les Sables-d'Olonne

17 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale
Société Générale Grand Ouest

Shopping Malls in Les Sables-d'Olonne

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial Ylium

Gyms in Les Sables-d'Olonne

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Breweries in Les Sables-d'Olonne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Workshop
Brasserie des Chats Noirs
Le Grand Duc
Les Brasseurs de la Vie

Airports Near Les Sables-d'Olonne

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Les Sables-d'Olonne

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste Central
La Poste
Les Sables-d'Olonne Arago
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Sables-d'Olonne

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Espérance
Église Notre-Dame de Bon-Port
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Nicolas et sainte-Anne
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Sables-d'Olonne

What is the population of Les Sables-d'Olonne?

Les Sables-d'Olonne has a population of 16,105 residents and is located in France. The population density is 4,723 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

Is Les Sables-d'Olonne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,482, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $741 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Les Sables-d'Olonne?

Les Sables-d'Olonne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

How is the job market in Les Sables-d'Olonne?

The job market in Les Sables-d'Olonne faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 966 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Les Sables-d'Olonne?

The median home value in Les Sables-d'Olonne is $148,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $741.

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