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Valbonne, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Valbonne is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 12,633. Elevation: 761 ft (232 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,633 Population 1,343/sq mi density
761 ft Elevation 232 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$31,558 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,558 median income, 9.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$223,400 home value, $1,117/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,633
Density1,343/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$31,558
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

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Home Value$223,400
Rent$1,117
Housing Units5,053
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Population12,633
Population Density1,343 / sq mi
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Coordinates43.6329°, 6.9991°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (557 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,558

About Valbonne

Valbonne is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 12,633. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Valbonne is $31,558, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 758 business establishments.

Income: Valbonne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$31,558
58% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)758

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Valbonne is $223,400, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,117 (4% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,053 total housing units in the city. 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$223,400
21% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,117
4% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,053

Property Tax

Climate in Valbonne

Valbonne has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 791 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.6°C / 49°F 5.8° / 13.3° 73.6
Feb 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.5° 53.3
Mar 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 50.5
Apr 14.1°C / 57°F 10.8° / 17.4° 69.3
May 17.8°C / 64°F 14.5° / 21° 42.4
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 18.2° / 24.7° 34.3
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 20.8° / 27.5° 13.3
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 21.1° / 27.9° 17.7
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 17.7° / 24.8° 83.7
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 14° / 21° 124.0
Nov 13.4°C / 56°F 9.7° / 17° 138.4
Dec 10.3°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14° 90.6
Valbonne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above France avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density1,343/sq mi
Coordinates43.6329°N, 6.9991°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below France avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,931 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 110 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 83 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 140 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 91 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 108 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 43 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 139 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 116 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 122 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 109 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 98 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 47 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 122 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 106 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 104 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 146 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 137 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 130 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 104 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 98 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 22 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 94 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 137 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
February 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Valbonne has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Valbonne

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle du Cinsault - - - -
École de Plascassier – Macarry - - - -
Collège Niki de Saint-Phalle - - - -
secpa - - - -
Centre International de Valbonne - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Simone Veil - - - -
École maternelle Les Sartoux - - - -
École élémentaire Les Sartoux - - - -
École primaire Les Campouns - - - -
École Montessori Les Pouces Verts - - - -
École maternelle Daudet - - - -
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Radio Stations near Valbonne

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Lounge Radio ambient, chillout MP3 128 kbps
Radio Classique - MP3 128 kbps
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Radio Monaco 98.2 (MC) euro hits, monte carlo MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence K - MP3 192 kbps
Redzing Radio dance, electro MP3 256 kbps
Yellow.radio (MC) dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Azur - AAC 107 kbps
Cool radio - AAC 192 kbps
Yellow Riviera (MC) deep house, soulfull MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Party (MC) dance, deep AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Pitchoun - AAC
Riviera Radio (MC) - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Monte Carlo Italia (MC) italian, italian oldies MP3 128 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz HD - MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Nissa Pantai music, occitan MP3 128 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Saint Barth outre-mer MP3 128 kbps
Radio Classique (France) - MP3 128 kbps
RadioSouvenir.com - MP3 128 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz (IT) - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Valbonne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien moulin à huile
Centre international d'art contemporain
Chapelle Bellini
Chapelle du Rosaire
Chapelle du Saint-Esprit
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Château de Villeneuve
Château Grimaldi
Château-Mairie
Donation Albers-Honegger
Espace Culturel - Musée Maurice Gottlob
Espace de l'Art Concret
Espace Découverte
Espace Mer & Littoral
Espace muséal Gombrowicz
FAMM
Fondation CAB
Fondation Maeght
Jardins d'Eilenroc
La Bastide aux Violettes
Le Lavoir
Le Trésor de Notre-Dame de Vie
Les Jardins du Musée International de la Parfumerie
Lou temp passat
Maïoun dei Granouïe
Maison de l'intelligence artificielle
Musée archéologique de Saint-Raphaël
Musée Bonnard
Musée d'Archéologie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence de Grasse
Musée d'Histoire locale
Musée d’histoire et de céramique biotoises
Musee de l'Absinthe
Musée de l'Ecole
Musée de la Photographie André Villers
Musée de la Poype
Musée de la résistance azuréene
Musée des Arts Asiatiques
Musée des Beaux Arts
Musée des explorations du monde
Musée du Bonsaï
Musée du Costume et du Bijou Provencal
Musée du Masque de fer et du Fort Royal
Musée du patrimoine Le vieux Valbonne
Musée du Peu
Musée Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire
Musée Ethnographique Reflet d'un Monde Rural
Musée Fragonard
Musée international d'art naïf Anatole Jakovsky
Musée International de la Parfumerie
Musée Lou Ferouil
Musée Louis de Funès
Musée Magnelli
Musée National du Sport
Musée national Fernand Léger
Musée national Picasso « La guerre et la paix »
Musée Peynet
Musée Picasso
Musée Renoir
Salles d'expositions municipales
Villa Domergue
Villa-Musée Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Libraries in Valbonne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Magnan0.0
Bibliothèque de Magnan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Antoine0.0
Bibliothèque Enfantine du Tivoli Les Bigarades0.0
Bibliothèque La Frayère0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Coursegoules0.0
Bibliothèque patrimoniale, Villa Saint-Hilaire0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Romain Gary0.0
BU Droit-Science Politique0.0
BU Lettres Arts Sciences Humaines - Henri Bosco0.0
BU Lettres Arts Sciences Humaines - Henri Bosco0.0
Caucade0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque André Verdet0.0
Médiathèque André Verdet0.0
Médiathèque centrale0.0
Médiathèque Charles Nègre0.0
Médiathèque Colette (Valbonne Sophia Antipolis)0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire de Biot0.0
Médiathèque d'Opio0.0
Médiathèque de l'Étoile0.0
Médiathèque de la Verrerie0.0
Médiathèque de Mouans-Sartoux0.0
Médiathèque de Peymeinade0.0
Médiathèque de Roquefort les Pins0.0
Médiathèque des Semboules0.0
Médiathèque Erik Orsenna0.0
Médiathèque Jean d’Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Raphaël0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Mougins0.0
Médiathèque munipale0.0
Médiathèque Ranguin0.0
Médiathèque Simone Raybaud0.0
Villa Rothschild0.0

Farmers Markets in Valbonne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fishermen's market
Halles Municipales
La coopérative des Baous
Le Marché de nos collines
Marché Couvert de Rocheville
Marché de Gréolières
Marché de la République
Marché de Pré du Lac
Marché de Roquestéron
Marché de Saint-Cézaire
Marché de Saint-Vallier
Marché de Tourrettes sur Loup
Marché des Moulins
Marché Forville
Marché Forville
Marché Gambetta
Marché Provençal
Marché provençal
Mini Marché
Place du Jeu de Boules
Place du Marché

Hotels in Valbonne

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western
Château de la Bégude
Golden Tulip
Hôtel du Château de la Bégude
La Bastide de Valbonne
La Bastide des golfs
Les Armoiries
Seventeen

Cafes in Valbonne

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ma Cafet
VELOCITAS Cycling Concept

Cinemas in Valbonne

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma de l'Alma
Les Visiteurs du Soir

Theatres in Valbonne

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Théâtre de Valbonne
Salle Léon Chabert

Castles in Valbonne

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Castellaras

Dentists in Valbonne

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet de radiologie Dr menegazzo
Cabinet Dentaire Dentipolis
Dr Fabien Nérisson
FR #1246018567

Veterinaries in Valbonne

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Vétérinaire Charles Vincent
Odile CHARPIOT

Bus Stations in Valbonne

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière Valbonne Sophia Antipolis

Gas Stations in Valbonne

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station U - Plascassier
Total contact

Banks in Valbonne

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire Méditerranée
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
SG
SG
Société Marseillaise de Crédit

Gyms in Valbonne

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Park
Roc' Forme

Golf Courses in Valbonne

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf d’Opio Valbonne
Victoria Golf Club

Breweries in Valbonne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Craftazur - Brasserie Artisanale d'Antibes
Le Fontenoy
Le Grand Barbu
N7 Café
N7 Café

Stadiums & Teams in Valbonne

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Valbonne

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Riserva Bianca – Limone Piemonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Marguareis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Auron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Seignus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratery 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Isola 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Audibergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Pelens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colmiane 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Turini Camp d'Argent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Valbonne

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield-Medium Airport
Basse Maure Airfield-Small Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Cogolin Grimaud Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Lèques Airfield-Small Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield-Small Airport
Flayosc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fréjus Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Isola 2000 Altisurface-Small Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens Airfield-Small Airport
Les Queyrons Airfield-Small Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider Field-Small Airport
Thorame-Basse Airfield-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)-Small Airport
Valberg Altisurface-Small Airport

Post Offices in Valbonne

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste VALBONNE VILLAGE
Plascassier

Treatment Centers in Valbonne

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Soin Arenas
Centre Médical et Dentaire MGEN de Nice
Centre Thérapeutique La Madeleine - CMP

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valbonne

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Pancrace
Mosquée de Sophia Antipolis

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Waterfalls
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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 Valbonne

What is the population of Valbonne?

Valbonne has a population of 12,633 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,343 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.

Is Valbonne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,558, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $223,400 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Valbonne?

Valbonne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

How is the job market in Valbonne?

The job market in Valbonne faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 758 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Valbonne?

The median home value in Valbonne is $223,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,117.

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