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Tour-en-Bessin, France

Normandy · France

Tour-en-Bessin is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 527. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
527 Population 181/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,110 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,110 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $514/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population527
Density181/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,110
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$102,800
Rent$514
Housing Units211
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population527
Population Density181 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates49.2977°, -0.7779°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,110

About Tour-en-Bessin

Tour-en-Bessin is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 527. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Tour-en-Bessin is $25,110, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Tour-en-Bessin vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,110
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tour-en-Bessin is $102,800, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $514 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 211 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,800
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$514
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units211

Property Tax

Climate in Tour-en-Bessin

Tour-en-Bessin has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 744 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8.3° 62.4
Feb 6°C / 43°F 2.8° / 9.2° 53.1
Mar 8°C / 46°F 4.3° / 11.8° 50.8
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.4° 52.6
May 13°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.5° 60.7
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 11.2° / 20.5° 59.0
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 13° / 22.8° 52.2
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.2° 59.6
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 11° / 20.4° 55.4
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.3° 80.2
Nov 8.7°C / 48°F 5.6° / 11.8° 78.0
Dec 6.1°C / 43°F 3.3° / 8.8° 80.0
Tour-en-Bessin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates49.2977°N, 0.7779°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 25, 2015.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 113 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 94 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 32 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 92 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 120 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 139 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 52 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 126 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 123 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 69 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 64 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 61 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 59 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 26 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 93 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 140 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 103 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 118 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 95 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Tour-en-Bessin has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Tour-en-Bessin

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe Scolaire Victor Pacquet
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Radio Stations near Tour-en-Bessin

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PulsRadio Trance MP3 192 kbps
Pulsradio Dance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO TOU'CAEN caen MP3 192 kbps
Radio Phénix campus radio MP3 320 kbps
PulsRadio Hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio 666 AAC 192 kbps
France Bleu Normandie (Calvados - Orne) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bazarnaom eclectic MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin MP3 128 kbps
Tendance Ouest MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
Radio Troutrou various MP3 192 kbps
Station B MP3 192 kbps
🍒 La Radio sous la Cerise 🍒 AAC 46 kbps
Radio Albatros MP3 320 kbps
TSF 98 MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tour-en-Bessin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arromanches 360
Arromanches Museum
Ballon museum
Big Red One Museum
Cerisy Parc De Sculptures
D-Day Omaha Museum
La Micro-Folie
Liberators Museum - Normandy 1944
Moulin de la Meunerie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Baron Gérard
Musée de la bataille de Tilly-sur-Seulles 1944
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la radio BBC
Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
Musée des épaves sous-marines
Musée du chocolat
Musée Mémorial d'Omaha Beach
Musée mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie
Overlord Museum
Souterroscope des Ardoisières
The Winston Churchill Centre
Visitors Center

Libraries in Tour-en-Bessin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie Langlois0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audrieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontenay-le-Pesnel0.0
Bibliothèque de Vierville-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Espace culturel Maurice Schumann0.0
L'Île aux Livres0.0
Le Voyage Immobile0.0
Les 7 Lieux0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Anctoville0.0
Médiathèque du Bocage0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Creully0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de La Cambe0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Renée Duval0.0

Farmers Markets in Tour-en-Bessin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Criée de Port en Bessin
Halle aux poissons
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché le jeudi matin
Marché le mardi matin
Marché Saint-Jean
Marché Saint-Patrice

Hotels in Tour-en-Bessin

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Sully

Castles in Tour-en-Bessin

9 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Argouges
Château de Maisons
Château de Sully
Château de Tour-en-Bessin
Château de Vaulaville
Château des Monts
Manoir de Boissy
Manoir de Cléronde
Manoir de Russy

Zoos in Tour-en-Bessin

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mini-ferme

Theme Parks in Tour-en-Bessin

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bayeux Aventure

Veterinaries in Tour-en-Bessin

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Équine de la Madelaine

Breweries in Tour-en-Bessin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Baya
La Fort Mignonne

Airports Near Tour-en-Bessin

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines AirfieldSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosles AirfieldSmall Airport
Omaha Beach AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierre Wadier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouvres AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tour-en-Bessin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tour-en-Bessin

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Eustache
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Romain

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 Tour-en-Bessin

What is the population of Tour-en-Bessin?

Tour-en-Bessin has a population of 527 residents and is located in France. The population density is 181 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.

Is Tour-en-Bessin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,110, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,800 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $514 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Tour-en-Bessin?

Tour-en-Bessin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tour-en-Bessin?

Tour-en-Bessin has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tour-en-Bessin?

The median home value in Tour-en-Bessin is $102,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $514.

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