Varennes-le-Grand, France

Bourgogne · France

Varennes-le-Grand is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 2,065. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,065 Population 407/sq mi density
623 ft Elevation 190 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Varennes-le-Grand

Varennes-le-Grand

Varennes-le-Grand is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

People

Population2,065
Density407/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Population2,065
Population Density407 / sq mi
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Coordinates46.7187°, 4.8687°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Varennes-le-Grand

Varennes-le-Grand is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 2,065. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Varennes-le-Grand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density407/sq mi
Coordinates46.7187°N, 4.8687°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Apr 6, 2013.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 116 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 138 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 111 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 119 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 123 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 98 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 142 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 143 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 106 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 105 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 144 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 130 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 150 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 144 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 122 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 112 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 143 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 99 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 48 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Varennes-le-Grand has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Varennes-le-Grand

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Charles Perrault - - - -
École primaire privée L'Autre École - - - -
Collège privé L'Autre École - - - -
Lycée privé L'Autre École - - - -
École primaire publique Nicéphore Niepce - - - -
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Radio Stations near Varennes-le-Grand

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Varennes-le-Grand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéodrome de Beaune
Centre Eden
Hôtel-Dieu - Musée Greuze
La Maison du Pain
Maison du Blé et du Pain
Moulin de Montjay
Musée bourguignon Perrin de Puycousin
Musée de l'École
Musée de la Photographie Nicéphore Nièpce
Musée du Souvenir du Combattant
Musée du Terroir
Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille
Musée du Vélo Michel-Grézaud
Musée du Vigneron
Musée Vivant Denon

Libraries in Varennes-le-Grand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Épervans0.0
Bibliothèque de Buxy0.0
Bibliothèque de Moroges0.0
Bibliothèque de Rully0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Hélène0.0
Bibliothèque des Enfants0.0
Bibliothèque des Prés Saint-Jean0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Givry0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sassenay0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sermoyer0.0
Cancre Médiathèque0.0
CDI0.0
Les Arcades0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque L'Épicerie des Mots0.0

Farmers Markets in Varennes-le-Grand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché de Chagny
Marché de Givry : Jeudi
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Saint-Gengoux Le National
Marché de Saint-Marcel
Marché de Saint-Martin en Bresse
Marché du Stade
Place du Jet d'Eau

Castles in Varennes-le-Grand

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vieux Château

Gas Stations in Varennes-le-Grand

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #133640043
Fulli
Station BP de la Ferté

Breweries in Varennes-le-Grand

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Audacieuse - Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne
Brasserie "La rustine"
Brasserie L'Escargote

Stadiums & Teams in Varennes-le-Grand

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Varennes-le-Grand

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield-Medium Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Autun-Bellevue Airfield-Small Airport
Auxey Duresses Airfield-Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Beaune-Challanges Airfield-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Blanot Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Brancion Airfield-Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Dijon Darois Airfield-Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien Airfield-Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield-Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield-Small Airport
Lombard Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield-Small Airport
Nantoux Airfield-Small Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges Airfield-Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield-Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield-Small Airport
Pouilly-Maconge Airfield-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield-Small Airport
Saulieu-Liernais Airfield-Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield-Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Varennes-le-Grand

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Varennes Le Grand

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varennes-le-Grand

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Loup

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 Varennes-le-Grand

What is the population of Varennes-le-Grand?

Varennes-le-Grand has a population of 2,065 residents and is located in France. The population density is 407 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Varennes-le-Grand?

Varennes-le-Grand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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