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Périgueux, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Périgueux is a mid-size city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 34,770. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
34,770 Population 9,174/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,399 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$22,399 median income, 16.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $554/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population34,770
Density9,174/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$22,399
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$554
Housing Units13,908
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population34,770
Population Density9,174 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates45.1869°, 0.7144°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$22,399

About Périgueux

Périgueux is a mid-size city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 34,770. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Périgueux is $22,399, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,086 business establishments.

Income: Périgueux vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,399
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.9%
369% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)2,086

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Périgueux is $110,800, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $554 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 13,908 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,800
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$554
52% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units13,908

Property Tax

Climate in Périgueux

Périgueux has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 717 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F -3.9° / 14.4° 52.9
Feb 7.3°C / 45°F -2.2° / 18.1° 43.3
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F -1.6° / 21.5° 56.6
Apr 11.7°C / 53°F -1.1° / 24.4° 51.3
May 15.8°C / 60°F 4.9° / 28.8° 66.8
Jun 20.3°C / 68°F 9.8° / 34.8° 85.9
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 11.6° / 38.8° 23.6
Aug 23.6°C / 75°F 11.9° / 39.4° 30.0
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 6.7° / 34.9° 62.1
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 6.3° / 27.4° 75.9
Nov 9.2°C / 49°F -1.5° / 20.3° 81.3
Dec 6.4°C / 43°F -3.3° / 15.5° 87.2
Périgueux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 272 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 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density9,174/sq mi
Coordinates45.1869°N, 0.7144°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 88 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 34 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 137 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 133 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 94 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 76 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 31 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 139 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 148 km
Jun 21, 2004 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France M3.3 115 km
Aug 29, 1995 France M3.3 129 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 89 km
Sep 27, 2001 5 km SW of Beauvoir-sur-Niort, France M3.2 144 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 140 km
Aug 6, 2000 4 km ESE of Beauvoir-sur-Niort, France M3.2 140 km
Aug 28, 1995 8 km SSE of Beauvoir-sur-Niort, France M3.2 136 km
May 7, 1993 2 km NE of Chermignac, France M3.2 121 km
Apr 6, 2019 7 km ENE of Chevanceaux, France M3.2 70 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 21 km
Jul 30, 1990 6 km NNW of Aigre, France M3.1 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in

Périgueux has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Périgueux

47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Saint Front - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École maternelle Solange Pain - - - -
Lycée Jay de Beaufort - - - -
Collège Clos-Chassaing - - - -
École élémentaire du Clos Chassaing - - - -
École maternelle du Clos Chassaing - - - -
Lycée Pablo Picasso - - - -
École primaire La Cité - - - -
École Maternelle de la Cité - - - -
Groupe scolaire Eugène Le Roy - - - -
École élémentaire André Davesnes - - - -
Collège Michel de Montaigne - - - -
École primaire Lakanal - - - -
Cité scolaire Bertran de Born - - - -
Collège Sainte-Marthe - - - -
École élémentaire André Boissiere - - - -
École Saint-Jean - - - -
École maternelle Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde - - - -
École Saint-Martin - - - -
École des Romains - - - -
Écoles primaires et maternelles - - - -
Groupe Scolaire des Cébrades - - - -
LEGTA La Peyrouse - - - -
LPO Albert Claveille Lycée des Métiers de l'Ingénierie Industrielle et de l'Automobile - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Maurice Albe - - - -
Collège Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège Laure Gatet - - - -
École maternelle Les Mondoux - - - -
École primaire privée Sacré-Coeur - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
Ancienne Chapelle - - - -
Lycée Saint-Joseph - - - -
Lycée Laure Gatet - - - -
ITEP Aillaud Castelet - - - -
Groupe scolaire Maurice Albe - - - -
École occitane Calendrette - - - -
Cité scolaire Laure Gatet - - - -
École maternelle Le Lys - - - -
Saint-Joseph - - - -
Calendrette - - - -
École maternelle Les Mondoux - - - -
École primaire Lakanal - - - -
École élémentaire du Toulon - - - -
École maternelle Le Toulon - - - -
École maternelle du Toulon - - - -
Ecole Maternelle Castel Peyssard - - - -
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Radio Stations near Périgueux

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - AAC+ 64 local AAC+ 64 kbps
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - MP3 192 local MP3 192 kbps
Liberté FM hits, local news AAC+

Museums in Périgueux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bimbillou Parc
Écomusée de la Truffe
Exposition d'Art Sacré
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie du Périgord
Musée du Chai de Lardimalie
Musée du Costume et de l'Artisanat au XIXème siècle
Musée Fernand Desmoulin
Musée Militaire - Gloires et Souvenirs
Musée Napoléon
Musée Vesunna
Salle des faïences de Thiviers

Libraries in Périgueux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque annexe du gour de l’arche0.0
Bibliothèque annexe Rabelais0.0
Bibliothèque Charlotte Delbo0.0
Bibliothèque de Grignols0.0
Bibliothèque de Marsac sur l'Isle0.0
Bibliothèque de Thiviers0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Françoise Rousseau0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Georges0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Campus Périgord0.0
Centre social & culturel - Le Forum@0.0
Médiathèque de Bourdeilles0.0
Médiathèque de Trélissac0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Fanlac0.0
Razac sur Livre0.0

Farmers Markets in Périgueux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ancienne Halle
Halle
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
Marché de Périgueux
Marché de Périgueux
Marché de Razac-sur-l'Isle
Marché de Saint-Astier

Hotels in Périgueux

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Bristol
Hotel de la Gare
Hôtel des Barris
Hôtel Ibis
Ibis Budget
Le Castel Peyssard
Le Relax
Le Saint-Jacques
Mercure Périgueux Centre
Régina

Cafes in Périgueux

16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avec&Sans
Bulki
Cacaothé
Café Couleur
Café de la Place
Candy's Cafe
Co'thé Vintage
Columbus Café & Co
CROUS L'accro'pôle
CROUS MARKET
Kaffeine
L'Esplanade
L'heure des thés
La Tanière
Le p'tit café
Le Parvis

Cinemas in Périgueux

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CGR Périgueux

Theatres in Périgueux

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Départemental de la Communication – Joséphine Baker
Thêatre - Paradis (Galerie verbale)
Théâtre de l'Odyssée
Théâtre de nature

Castles in Périgueux

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château des Izards

Clinics in Périgueux

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #75776317
Le Moigne Busset
ORTHOPOLE Francheville

Dentists in Périgueux

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pauline Chazelas

Train Stations in Périgueux

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Périgueux

Gas Stations in Périgueux

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc
Esso
Station Total
Total
Total Access
Total Énergies

Banks in Périgueux

15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque de France
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Societé Génerale

Gyms in Périgueux

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Basic-Fit
First Round
Fitness club

Breweries in Périgueux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale de Marsac
Brasserie des 3 Croquants
Brasserie Le Père l'Amer
Ferme de la Courte Echelle
GRUNG Brewery
La Plume et l'Épi

Stadiums & Teams in Périgueux

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Périgueux

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Argentine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Belvès Saint-Pardoux-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur Louyre-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Peyrillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-Tourette-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin Carlucet-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-Grande-Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield-Small Airport
Augignac Airfield-Small Airport
Bataillou Airfield-Small Airport
Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Campsegret Airfield-Small Airport
Castillonnès Airfield-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Champ rose Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Condat sur Vézère-Small Airport
Eyrignac Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord Airfield-Small Airport
Fourques Airfield-Small Airport
Fumel Montayral Airfield-Small Airport
Hautefaye Airfield-Small Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Broue Airfield-Small Airport
Lamourache Nord Airfield-Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze Airfield-Small Airport
Lévignac de Guyenne Airfield-Small Airport
Malbec Airfield-Small Airport
Marmande – Virazeil Airfield-Small Airport
Mascar Airfield-Small Airport
Mauzens et Miremont Airfield-Small Airport
MIROND'AILES Airfield-Small Airport
Moncouche Airfield-Small Airport
Pillac Airfield-Small Airport
Piste du Tartou-Small Airport
Plazac Airfield-Small Airport
Pressignac Vicq Rebeyrotte-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean de Duras Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Julien Airfield-Small Airport
Sanet Agonac Airfield-Small Airport
Sarlat Domme Airfield-Small Airport
Segalas Airfield-Small Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Périgueux

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coulounieix Chamiers
La Poste - Saint-Georges
La Poste Carré Pro
Périgueux Le Toulon
Périgueux Théâtre
Poste Annexe
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Périgueux

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Soins SMR La Lande
Clinique Pierre de Brantôme

Churches & Religious Organizations in Périgueux

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Saint-Front
Église évangélique des Saints des Derniers jours
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Immaculée-Conception
Église Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Grâces
Église Saint-Étienne de la Cité
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Jean-Saint-Charles
Église Saint-Martin

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 Périgueux

What is the population of Périgueux?

Périgueux has a population of 34,770 residents and is located in France. The population density is 9,174 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

Is Périgueux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,399, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $554 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 Périgueux?

Périgueux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Périgueux?

The job market in Périgueux faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,086 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Périgueux?

The median home value in Périgueux is $110,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $554.

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