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Pénestin, France
Brittany · France
Pénestin is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,627. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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B+Climate
| Population | 1,627 |
| Population Density | 194 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4815°, -2.4756° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Brittany |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.1 inches (1,248 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
About Pénestin
Pénestin is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,627. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Pénestin vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.6% |
| 361% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 98 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $131,400 |
| 53% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $657 |
| 44% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 651 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above France avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4815°N, 2.4756°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
Pénestin has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.6").
Schools in Pénestin
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire publique Jean-Émile Laboureur | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc - Saint-Gildas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pénestin
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grosse Tambouille | grosse tambouille, indépendante | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bro Gwened | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Feeling Floyd | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Neptune FM | actualités | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Kernews | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jade FM | - | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Lradio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Tribu | - | AAC+ 88 kbps | |
| Timbre FM | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Pénestin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hangar nº 2 | ||||
| hangar nº 3 | ||||
| hangar nº 4 | ||||
| La Maison des Paludiers | ||||
| La Maison du Cidre | ||||
| La paludière du golfe | ||||
| Le Grand Blockhaus | ||||
| Le Musée des Marais Salants | ||||
| Maison de la mytiliculture | ||||
| Maison de la Pêche | ||||
| Maison du patrimoine | ||||
| Maison du patrimoine croisicais | ||||
| Musée Bernard Boesch | ||||
| Musée de la Porte Saint-Michel | ||||
| Musée de la Vilaine Maritime | ||||
| Naia Museum | ||||
| Ostréapolis | ||||
| Phare de Tréhiguier | ||||
| Terre de Sel |
Libraries in Pénestin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athanor | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Anne Frank | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Férel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri Queffelec | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale de la Côte sauvage | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour Tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Carré des Arts | 0.0 | |||||
| J'aime Lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison Louis | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison Multi-Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Marie Le Franc | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Camoël | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Limerzel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Molac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Muzillac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Pornichet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Questembert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Croisic | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Gaston Leroux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacques Douy | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L@ Parenthèse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L@ Parenthèse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La p@sserelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Traict d'Encre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marguerite Lohézic | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pénestin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouletterie | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| Halles de Mangolérian | |||||
| Halles du marché | |||||
| Halles Kervoyal | |||||
| La Turb'Halles | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché à la brocante | |||||
| Marché artisanal nocturne | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Damgan | |||||
| Marché de La Baule | |||||
| Marché de plein air | |||||
| Marché de Pornichet | |||||
| Marché de Pornichet | |||||
| Marché du Guézy | |||||
| Marché du terroir et de l'artisanat | |||||
| Marché Guézy | |||||
| Pertuischaud | |||||
| Place de l'Église | |||||
| Saint-Marc |
Hotels in Pénestin
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pénestin
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Pénestin
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pénestin
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pénestin
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pénestin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie La Bambelle | ||||
| Brasserie la Dilettante | ||||
| Domani |
Airports Near Pénestin
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Baule-Escoublac Airport | LBY | Medium Airport |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport | RNS | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport | SNR | Medium Airport |
| Vannes-Meucon Airport | VNE | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Belle Île | BIC | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux | - | Small Airport |
| Beauvoir Fromentine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campbon La Berthelière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coëtquidan Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Frossay Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Bochet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piste privée de La Cornélie | - | Small Airport |
| Pléchatel Faroulais Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pleucadeuc private airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ploërmel Loyat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontivy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Queneleuc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quiberon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quily Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Brévin les Pins Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Brévin les Pins Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pénestin
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pénestin |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pénestin
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Gildas |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pénestin?
Pénestin has a population of 1,627 residents and is located in France. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.
Is Pénestin expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,400 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $657 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Pénestin?
Pénestin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.
How is the job market in Pénestin?
The job market in Pénestin faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 98 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Pénestin?
The median home value in Pénestin is $131,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $657.