Saône, France

Bourgogne · France

Saône is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 2,838. Elevation: 1,316 ft (401 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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

2,838 Population 639/sq mi density
1,316 ft Elevation 401 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
65.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Saône

Saône

Saône-et-Loire is a department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in France. It is named after the rivers Saône and Loire, between which it lies, in the country's central-eastern part.

People

Population2,838
Density639/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Population2,838
Population Density639 / sq mi
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Coordinates47.2231°, 6.1168°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation65.0 inches (1,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.9 inches (48 cm)

About Saône

Saône is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 2,838. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet (401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Saône experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density639/sq mi
Coordinates47.2231°N, 6.1168°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above France avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

602 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 129 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 87 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 135 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 136 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 66 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 52 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 137 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 13 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 146 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 137 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 107 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 120 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 85 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 88 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 123 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 103 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 140 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 137 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 115 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Saône has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Saône

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Entre Deux Velles - - - -
École maternelle de Saône - - - -
École élémentaire Jacques Dubois - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saône

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Magnum La Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star Franche Comté - MP3 128 kbps
Radio star VESOUL - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saône

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye Sainte-Odile
Atelier de Gustave Courbet
Espace Vauban
Fabrika Sciences
Fonds régional d'art contemporain (FRAC)
Fromagerie-Musée
Hôtel des Sires de Neuchâtel
Maison Louis Pergaud
Maison natale de Victor Hugo
Musée Comtois
Musée Courbet
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
Musée des Maisons comtoises
Musée du costume et des traditions comtoises
Musée du Tacot
Musée du Temps
Musée Lucien Roy
Musée rural

Libraries in Saône

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib'All0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque d'Étude et de Conservation0.0
Bibliothèque de Marchaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Morre0.0
Bibliothèque du village0.0
Bibliothèque Hérodote0.0
Bibliothèque Les Auxons0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Gennes0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Médecine et Pharmacie0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Proudhon0.0
BU Lettres Sciences Humaines0.0
C.C.S.L. Roger Robinet0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Pierre de Coubertin0.0
Espace Saint-Léger0.0
L'Onto0.0
La médiathèque de Pouilley-les-Vignes0.0
Les AccRoche-livres0.0
Les Mots de la Loue0.0
Librairie Biblique Parole Vivante0.0
Ma bulle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Brachotte0.0
Médiathèque de Boussières0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque des Tilleuls0.0
Médiathèque Jean Grosjean0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Bayle0.0
Médiathèque Pugey-Fontain0.0

Farmers Markets in Saône

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Beaux-Arts — Comptoirs Bisontins
Marché bio de Tarragnoz
Marché couvert
Marché d'Amancey
Marché de Palente
Marché de Pugey
Marché Rivotte
Place de la révolution

Hotels in Saône

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Restaurant Brasserie Le Comtois

Dentists in Saône

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire
Mottet;Bretnacher
Pelletier & Guernier

Veterinaries in Saône

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au Doux Veto

Train Stations in Saône

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saône

Gas Stations in Saône

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Super U

Banks in Saône

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Saône

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saone Fit

Breweries in Saône

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière du Doubs
Brasserie de la Quiotte
Brasserie Entre Deux Mondes
Brasserie Levain
Brasserie Vachement Jura
Dan’s Beer
De la fleur au fruit
Gangloff Brasserie
Les 2 Fûts
Terra Comtix

Ski Resorts Near Saône

24 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Métabief 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brot-Dessus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Robella 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellefontaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mouthe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Foncine le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
l'Abbaye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Orient 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Froideville 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Brassus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gentianes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Saône

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Les Eplatures Airport-Medium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base-Medium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield-Medium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield-Medium Airport
Aéro Sermange Airfield-Small Airport
Arbois Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Arc-lès-Gray Airfield-Small Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield-Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Athose Airfield-Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield-Small Airport
Bay Airfield-Small Airport
Belfort Chaux Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon La Vèze Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon-Thise Airfield-Small Airport
Boissia Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnay Airfield-Small Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy Airfield-Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield-Small Airport
Doucier Airfield-Small Airport
Dropt AltiSurface-Small Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fournet ULM-Small Airport
Francourt Airfield-Small Airport
Gevigney Airfield-Small Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien Airfield-Small Airport
Jasney Airfield-Small Airport
La Malachère Airfield-Small Airport
La Tête Des Champs Altiport-Small Airport
La Vrine Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lambrey Airfield-Small Airport
Lanans Airfield-Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport-Small Airport
Lombard Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Montricher Airfield-Small Airport
Môtiers Airfield-Small Airport
Neuchâtel Airfield-Small Airport
Pontarlier Airfield-Small Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnot Airfield-Small Airport
Senoncourt Airfield-Small Airport
Tincey Airfield-Small Airport
Venisey Airfield-Small Airport
Vigearde Airfield-Small Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saône

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saône

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saône

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Victor

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 Saône

What is the population of Saône?

Saône has a population of 2,838 residents and is located in France. The population density is 639 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saône?

Saône has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

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