Royère-de-Vassivière, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Royère-de-Vassivière is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 565. Elevation: 2,320 ft (707 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

565 Population 20/sq mi density

2,320 ft Elevation 707 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

39.4 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population565

Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

Rain39.4 in/yr

Elevation2,320 ft (707 m)

Population	565
Population Density	20 / sq mi
Elevation	2,320 ft (707 m)
Coordinates	45.8333°, 1.9167°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature	49°F (10°C)
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	39.4 inches (1,000 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Royère-de-Vassivière

Royère-de-Vassivière is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 565. The city sits at an elevation of 2,320 feet (707 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Royère-de-Vassivière experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,320 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	49.3°F
	9% below France avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	2,320 ft (707 m)
Area	28.6 sq mi (74.2 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8333°N, 1.9167°E
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"

4% above France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 9, 2022	5 km SW of Villebret, France	M4.2	69 km
Feb 23, 2000	5 km SW of Mareuil, France	M4.1	126 km
Jul 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France	M4.0	128 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	70 km
Aug 23, 1997	7 km NW of Chaillac, France	M3.7	89 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	72 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	82 km
Jan 29, 1994	4 km WSW of Luant, France	M3.6	103 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	59 km
Nov 16, 1991	2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France	M3.5	115 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	71 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	121 km
Jun 2, 1990	0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France	M3.5	88 km
Jun 16, 2005	7 km N of Chaillac, France	M3.4	89 km
Feb 15, 1999	5 km NE of Chauvigny, France	M3.4	127 km
Jan 31, 2005	4 km SE of Mareuil, France	M3.4	119 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	143 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	129 km
Mar 30, 2002	7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France	M3.3	94 km
Jul 6, 1990	4 km E of Le Blanc, France	M3.3	107 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (82 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	82 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	3.1 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.4 in

Royère-de-Vassivière has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Royère-de-Vassivière

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École Marcel Lechapt	-	-	-	-
École primaire de Gentioux	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Royère-de-Vassivière

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Bréniges FM	hits, local news	MP3
rtf (RU)	pop	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48	-	MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny	-	MP3 128 kbps
rjfm	-	MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire	-	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Royère-de-Vassivière

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Centre International d'Art et du Paysage
Cité des Insectes
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
Domaine de Banizette
Espace Paul Rebeyrolle
La Grange Brodée
La maison Martin Nadaud
Le 3ème Copeau
Maison de l'Arbre et de la Nature
Maison du Granite
Musée de l'électrification
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance
Musée de la Résistance 39/45
Musée des Minéraux

Libraries in Royère-de-Vassivière

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque associative des Ateliers de la Mine		0.0
bibliothèque communale de Gentioux		0.0
Bibliothèque de La Villedieu		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs		0.0
Bibliothèque de Tarnac		0.0
Bibliothèque de Vallière		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
La Binhata		0.0
Médiathèque d'Eymoutiers		0.0
Médiatheque de Royere de vassivière		0.0

Farmers Markets in Royère-de-Vassivière

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
La Bascule
Marché d'Aubusson
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Coudert

Castles in Royère-de-Vassivière

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de l'île de Vassivière

Château du Monteil

Gas Stations in Royère-de-Vassivière

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #1870659847

Breweries in Royère-de-Vassivière

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Barbe en Bulle
Brasserie La 23
La Bière en chantier

Airports Near Royère-de-Vassivière

23 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Limoges Airport	LIG	Medium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret Airport	MCU	Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons	-	Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte	-	Small Airport
Chassancet Airfield	-	Small Airport
Condat sur Vézère	-	Small Airport
Évaux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield	-	Small Airport
Les Chansèves Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield	-	Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield	-	Small Airport
Prissac Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs Airfield	-	Small Airport
Terrasson le Bos Airfield	-	Small Airport
Troches-Pompadour Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Royère-de-Vassivière

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Gentioux-Pigerolles
Le Monteil-au-Vicomte
Royère-de-Vassivière

Churches & Religious Organizations in Royère-de-Vassivière

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église de l'Invention-des-Reliques-de-Saint-Étienne
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Martial
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 Royère-de-Vassivière

What is the population of Royère-de-Vassivière?

Royère-de-Vassivière has a population of 565 residents and is located in France. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 28.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Royère-de-Vassivière?

Royère-de-Vassivière has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

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