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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).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
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
$26,924 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,924 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$127,200 home value, $636/mo rent

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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

Economy

C
Median Income$26,924
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$127,200
Rent$636
Housing Units826
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days250/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)
Median Household Income$26,924

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.

The median household income in Varennes-le-Grand is $26,924, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 124 business establishments.

Income: Varennes-le-Grand vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,924
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Varennes-le-Grand is $127,200, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $636 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 826 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,200
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$636
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units826

Property Tax

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. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density407/sq mi
Coordinates46.7187°N, 4.8687°W
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 (NCES 2022-23 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 AirfieldMedium Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouilly-Maconge AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulieu-Liernais AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall 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.

Is Varennes-le-Grand expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,924, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,200 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

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. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Varennes-le-Grand?

The job market in Varennes-le-Grand faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 124 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Varennes-le-Grand?

The median home value in Varennes-le-Grand is $127,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $636.

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