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Seyne-les-Alpes, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Seyne-les-Alpes is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,438. Elevation: 3,901 ft (1,189 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,438 Population 44/sq mi density
3,901 ft Elevation 1,189 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
43.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,496 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,496 median income, 9.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$107,400 home value, $537/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,438
Density44/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,496
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$107,400
Rent$537
Housing Units575
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation3,901 ft (1,189 m)
Population1,438
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation3,901 ft (1,189 m)
Coordinates44.3504°, 6.3563°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.6 inches (1,107 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.0 inches (38 cm)
Median Household Income$22,496

About Seyne-les-Alpes

Seyne-les-Alpes is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,438. The city sits at an elevation of 3,901 feet (1,189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Seyne-les-Alpes is $22,496, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: Seyne-les-Alpes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,496
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Seyne-les-Alpes is $107,400, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $537 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 575 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,400
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$537
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units575

Property Tax

Climate in Seyne-les-Alpes

Seyne-les-Alpes has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 730 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F -2.4° / 7.2° 51.0
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -2.3° / 9° 41.2
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F 1.1° / 13.5° 47.8
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 3.9° / 16.4° 56.7
May 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.4° 70.5
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.7° 60.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 49.6
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 51.7
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.5° 66.3
Oct 11.8°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17.5° 81.5
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 1.5° / 11.2° 83.2
Dec 3°C / 37°F -1.5° / 7.4° 70.2
Seyne-les-Alpes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,901 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below France avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,901 ft (1,189 m)
Area32.5 sq mi (84.3 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates44.3504°N, 6.3563°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above France avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,013 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 12 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 40 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 81 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 64 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 134 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 125 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 81 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 32 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 102 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 124 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 116 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 79 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 118 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 123 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 32 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 94 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 100 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 112 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 113 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 102 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 134 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 141 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
March 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.3 in

Seyne-les-Alpes has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 30°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Seyne-les-Alpes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire SAINT-JEAN
École élémentaire
Collège Marcel André
École maternelle Jean Proal
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Radio Stations near Seyne-les-Alpes

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Seyne-les-Alpes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairn centre d'art
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Ecomusee La Javie Autrefois
La Bugage
Maison de l'Eau et des Énergies
Maison des remparts
Maison Du Bois
Maison du Mulet
Musée De La Vallée
Musée de Montclar
Musée des hommes et des montagnes
Musée Orrian
Musée Promenade
Musée rural
Muséoscope du lac
Sculptures sur neige

Libraries in Seyne-les-Alpes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteque0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Mediateque Mairie du Lauzet-Ubaye0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque des Orres0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Seyne-les-Alpes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Embrun
Marché de Seyne

Hotels in Seyne-les-Alpes

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de l'Adoux
Hôtel Espace
Hôtel La Lauzetane
Hôtel Le Vieux Tilleul**
Hôtel-Restaurant Le Blanchon
La Chaumiere
Le Relais de la Forge
Les Blanches Provencales

Cafes in Seyne-les-Alpes

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café des arts
L'alternateur
Le Séréna Café

Cinemas in Seyne-les-Alpes

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma de Pays
Saint-Jean-Montclar - Cinéma de Pays

Castles in Seyne-les-Alpes

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Montclar
Citadelle Vauban

Zoos in Seyne-les-Alpes

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Colline des Lutins

Clinics in Seyne-les-Alpes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison médicale

Veterinaries in Seyne-les-Alpes

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vet Alpes

Gas Stations in Seyne-les-Alpes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #196333179
Intermarché

Banks in Seyne-les-Alpes

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse de remontée mécanique
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Seyne-les-Alpes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale de Serre-Ponçon
Brasserie de l'Aubrée

Ski Resorts Near Seyne-les-Alpes

52 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 $0
Aiguilles 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Abriès 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Claviere 0.0 $0
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Sestriere 0.0 $0
Sansicario 0.0 $0
Pragelato 0.0 $0
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Argentera 0.0 $0
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 $0
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Auron 0.0 $0
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Larche 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Crévoux 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Vars 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 $0

Airports Near Seyne-les-Alpes

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Valberg AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Seyne-les-Alpes

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence postale communale
Bureau de Poste
Poste Annexe
Poste Annexe
Poste Annexe
Seyne-les-Alpes

Treatment Centers in Seyne-les-Alpes

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seyne-les-Alpes

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Bellevue
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette
Chapelle Saint-Domnin
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Léger
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception et Saint-Martin
Église Notre-Dame et Saint-Antoine
Église Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Marthe du Bas-Vernet
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pons
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Seyne-les-Alpes

What is the population of Seyne-les-Alpes?

Seyne-les-Alpes has a population of 1,438 residents and is located in France. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 32.5 square miles.

Is Seyne-les-Alpes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,496, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,400 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $537 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Seyne-les-Alpes?

Seyne-les-Alpes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 15.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Seyne-les-Alpes?

The job market in Seyne-les-Alpes faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Seyne-les-Alpes?

The median home value in Seyne-les-Alpes is $107,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $537.

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