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Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,656. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,656 Population 603/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,430 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,430 median income, 14.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$153,600 home value, $768/mo rent

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About Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.

People

Population3,656
Density603/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$29,430
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$153,600
Rent$768
Housing Units1,462
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,656
Population Density603 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates45.6426°, -1.0881°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (844 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,430

About Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,656. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is $29,430, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 219 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Palais-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,430
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)219

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is $153,600, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $768 (34% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,462 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,600
46% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$768
34% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,462

Property Tax

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density603/sq mi
Coordinates45.6426°N, 1.0881°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 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 36 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 117 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 69 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 65 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 102 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 38 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 41 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 95 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 43 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 120 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 87 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 115 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 120 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 147 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 73 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 100 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 71 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 135 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 85 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Lucien Robin St Palais sur Mer
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Radio Stations near Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Trizay
Écomusée du Port des Salines
La cabane des Claires
La Cité de l'Huître
La Halle aux Vivres
Maison des Douanes
Maison du Québec
Maison éco-paysanne de Grand-Village-Plage
Mémorial de la Forteresse du Nord-Médoc
Moulin a vent
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Musée de l'histoire de Talmont
Musée de Royan
Musée du Phare de Cordouan & des Phares et Balises
Musée du Vélo
Musée Ferroviaire
The farmer's house

Libraries in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Médis0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vaux-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Nicole Liot0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre Dumousseau0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Émile Gaboriau0.0
Médiathèque Henri Moreau0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Georges de Didonne0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
marché
Marché
Marché
Marché central
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché d'Arvert
Marché de Ronce-les-Bains
Marché de Saujon
Marché du Parc
Marché Municipal
Open market

Hotels in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Plage
Hôtel de Rohan
Hôtel des Falaises
Hôtel Régina
Le Domaine de Saint-Palais
Primavera

Cafes in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Gueliz
Mambo Bar

Cinemas in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Michel Legrand
Le Surf

Gas Stations in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Banks in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Golf Courses in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de Royan

Breweries in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BOC 17
Brasserie des 3 Phares

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Aviateurs
Église Saint-Palais

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 Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

What is the population of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer?

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer has a population of 3,656 residents and is located in France. The population density is 603 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

Is Saint-Palais-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,430, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $153,600 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer?

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer 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 68°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer?

The job market in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 219 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer?

The median home value in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is $153,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $768.

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