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Valensole, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Valensole is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 2,479. Elevation: 1,867 ft (569 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 2,479 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8377°, 5.9839° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.9 inches (734 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,652 |
About Valensole
Valensole is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 2,479. The city sits at an elevation of 1,867 feet (569 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Valensole vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,652 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.0% |
| 233% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 149 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $126,800 |
| 55% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $634 |
| 45% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 992 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above France avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Area | 49.3 sq mi (127.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8377°N, 5.9839°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 103 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 78 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Valensole has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.2").
Schools in Valensole
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire | - | - | - | - |
| École Philippe Mensang | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Valensole
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMC FR | france, info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Couleur Sud | généraliste, provence | MP3 320 kbps | |
| La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Zinzine | - | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Valensole
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accueil Moulins | ||||
| Ecomusée de l'Olivier | ||||
| Ecomusée de la vigne et du vin | ||||
| Fondation Carzou | ||||
| L'Art en Jouet | ||||
| La Faïencerie de Varages en Provence | ||||
| Lou Paraïs - Maison Jean Giono | ||||
| Maison Alexandra David Neel | ||||
| Maison de la truffe | ||||
| Moulin à vent | ||||
| Musée de la Faïence | ||||
| Musée de la Faïence | ||||
| Musée de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence | ||||
| Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon | ||||
| Musée des Dinosaures | ||||
| Musée Segal & musée de la Résistance | ||||
| Parcours santé | ||||
| Salagon, Musée et Jardins | ||||
| Samten Dzong |
Libraries in Valensole
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marque Pages | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| La Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie l'Arbousier | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison Biarnès - Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Media centre "Le secret des pages" | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheque Communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Mées | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale de Vinon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Joseph | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lucien Jacques | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Michel Martin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale - 3ème étage | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Romain Selsis | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valensole
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Bio Forcalquier | |||||
| Marché bio La Brillanne | |||||
| Marché de Régusse | |||||
| Marché dominical | |||||
| Marche du dimanche matin | |||||
| Marché Provencal | |||||
| Place Edmond Jugy | |||||
| Place Frédéric Mistral | |||||
| Place Joseph Fauchier |
Hotels in Valensole
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Valensole
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Valensole
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Valensole
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Valensole
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Valensole
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Valensole
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Cérévisia | ||||
| Brasserie La Manosquine | ||||
| La Brass Bastelle | ||||
| La Snook |
Stadiums & Teams in Valensole
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Valensole
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Colle Saint Michel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratery | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Seignus | 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 | - | - | - |
| Montclar | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Orres | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Céüse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Valensole
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Le Castellet Airport | CTT | Medium Airport |
| Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Toulon-Hyères Airport | TLN | Medium Airport |
| Aix Les Milles airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport de La Motte Chalancon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Faucon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Grand Terrus | - | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airfield | BAE | Small Airport |
| Basse Maure Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Cogolin Grimaud Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuers-Pierrefeu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flayosc Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fréjus Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Limate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Môle Airport | LTT | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| La Mure-Argens Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Roquebrussanne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Queyrons Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pampelonne Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Pourrières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Puimoisson Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ségriès Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Seyne les Alpes Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thèmes Ultralight Club Airfield | - | 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 |
| Vinon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Valensole
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Allemagne-en-Provence | |
| Valensole |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valensole
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle du Tholonet | |
| Chapelle Saint-Marc | |
| Chapelle Saint-Mayeul | |
| Église Saint-Blaise | |
| Église Saint-Marc | |
| Église Saint-Martin |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Valensole
What is the population of Valensole?
Valensole has a population of 2,479 residents and is located in France. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 49.3 square miles.
Is Valensole expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,652, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $634 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Valensole?
Valensole has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.
How is the job market in Valensole?
The job market in Valensole faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 149 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Valensole?
The median home value in Valensole is $126,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $634.