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Soulac-sur-Mer, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Soulac-sur-Mer is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,021. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,021 Population 271/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,516 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,516 median income, 11.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $612/mo rent

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About Soulac-sur-Mer

Soulac-sur-Mer

Soulac-sur-Mer, commonly known as Soulac (Solac), is a commune in the department of Gironde, administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is a seaside resort on the Côte d'Argent, on the peninsula of the Médoc, 12 km from Royan and 86 km from Bordeaux.

People

Population3,021
Density271/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,516
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$612
Housing Units1,208
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population3,021
Population Density271 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates45.5107°, -1.1252°
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$24,516

About Soulac-sur-Mer

Soulac-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,021. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 Soulac-sur-Mer is $24,516, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 181 business establishments.

Income: Soulac-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,516
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.7%
225% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)181

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Soulac-sur-Mer is $122,400, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $612 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,208 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,400
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$612
47% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,208

Property Tax

Soulac-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 33 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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates45.5107°N, 1.1252°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

168 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 49 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 132 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 84 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 61 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 116 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 110 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 54 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 49 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 51 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 102 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 120 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 135 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 129 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 93 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 83 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 59 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 149 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 112 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 88 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 90 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

Soulac-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 Soulac-sur-Mer

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
Collège Georges Mandel
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Radio Stations near Soulac-sur-Mer

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Soulac-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Grange du Patrimoine
Maison des Douanes
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 Ferroviaire
Palais du Costume Mazarin

Libraries in Soulac-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque CdC Coeur du Médoc0.0
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 Pierre Dumousseau0.0
Le Gourbet0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Émile Gaboriau0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Georges de Didonne0.0

Farmers Markets in Soulac-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
marché
Marché central
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
marché couvert
Marché d'Arvert
Marché de Saujon
Marché du Parc
Marché Municipal

Hotels in Soulac-sur-Mer

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Des Pins
Hôtel la Dame de Coeur
Hôtel Michelet
L'Arbousier
L'Écume des jours
Le Neptune

Cafes in Soulac-sur-Mer

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel la Dame de Coeur
Léontine
Merlo - Épicerie, Café

Cinemas in Soulac-sur-Mer

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oceanic

Theatres in Soulac-sur-Mer

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle de spectacle

Monuments in Soulac-sur-Mer

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Croix

Veterinaries in Soulac-sur-Mer

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #192413232

Train Stations in Soulac-sur-Mer

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PGVS - Soulac Les Arros
Soulac-sur-Mer

Gas Stations in Soulac-sur-Mer

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market
Total

Banks in Soulac-sur-Mer

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Soulac-sur-Mer

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Fitness
FR #839674062

Breweries in Soulac-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 3 Phares

Stadiums & Teams in Soulac-sur-Mer

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Soulac-sur-Mer

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium 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
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall 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 Soulac-sur-Mer

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste
Relais Poste
Soulac-sur-Mer

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Soulac-sur-Mer

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Cordouan LighthouseCultural2021

Churches & Religious Organizations in Soulac-sur-Mer

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Fin-des-Terres
Chapelle de l'Amélie
Église Notre-Dame
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Soulac-sur-Mer

Cordouan Lighthouse
Cultural · inscribed 2021
The Lighthouse of Cordouan rises up on a shallow rocky plateau in the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Gironde estuary in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, in a highly exposed and hostile environment. Built in white limestone dressed blocks at the turn of the 1...

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 Soulac-sur-Mer

What is the population of Soulac-sur-Mer?

Soulac-sur-Mer has a population of 3,021 residents and is located in France. The population density is 271 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 square miles.

Is Soulac-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,516, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Soulac-sur-Mer?

Soulac-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 Soulac-sur-Mer?

The job market in Soulac-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 181 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Soulac-sur-Mer?

The median home value in Soulac-sur-Mer is $122,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $612.

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