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Varennes-sous-Dun, France

Bourgogne · France

Varennes-sous-Dun is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 646. Elevation: 1,227 ft (374 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
646 Population 74/sq mi density
1,227 ft Elevation 374 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,846 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$23,846 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $397/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population646
Density74/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,846
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$397
Housing Units258
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Population646
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Coordinates46.2901°, 4.3328°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,846

About Varennes-sous-Dun

Varennes-sous-Dun is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 646. The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet (374 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Varennes-sous-Dun is $23,846, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (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 39 business establishments.

Income: Varennes-sous-Dun vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,846
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Varennes-sous-Dun is $79,400, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $397 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 258 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 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,400
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$397
66% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units258

Property Tax

Varennes-sous-Dun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°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 1,227 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates46.2901°N, 4.3328°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

276 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 130 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 133 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 134 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 94 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 121 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 129 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 99 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 123 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 150 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 124 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 150 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 122 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 121 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 137 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 104 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 112 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 18 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 123 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 114 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in

Varennes-sous-Dun has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Varennes-sous-Dun

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
Collège Les Bruyères
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Radio Stations near Varennes-sous-Dun

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Varennes-sous-Dun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Charlieu
Boucle Ferroviaire
Couvent des Cordeliers
Exposition de Peinture
Galerie Bernard Thévenet
La Maison du Charolais
La Mémoire d'Oyé
Lab 71
Le Grand Couvert
Maison de la Mosaïque Contemporaine
Maison des Patrimoines en Bourgogne du Sud
Maison des Vieux Métiers
Musée de l'école de Belleroche
Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier
Musée du Hiéron
Musée du Prieuré
Musée du Tissage
Musée Jean-Claude Colin
Musée Paul Charnoz - Céramique d'Art
Musée René Davoine
Musée Sabatier
Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis

Libraries in Varennes-sous-Dun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arcinges0.0
Bibliothèque d'Écoche0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne0.0
Bibliothèque de Vougy0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Municipale de Charolles0.0
La médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiagora Vert Pré0.0
Médiathèque de Belmont-de-la-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Briennon0.0
Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté0.0
Médiathèque de Villers0.0
Quartier Livres0.0

Farmers Markets in Varennes-sous-Dun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le marché estival
Le martsi du vendredi
Ma pâte à pizza
Marché aux bestiaux (bovins)

Castles in Varennes-sous-Dun

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chevannes

Gas Stations in Varennes-sous-Dun

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1842966092

Breweries in Varennes-sous-Dun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Couleuvre
Brasserie Teddy Beer
Kūra
Les Brasseurs du Sornin
Les Deux Branches

Ski Resorts Near Varennes-sous-Dun

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Varennes-sous-Dun

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Auxey Duresses AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Romain AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tournus Cuisery AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Varennes-sous-Dun

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
kinésithérapeute

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varennes-sous-Dun

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Dun
Chapelle de la Croix-Bouthier
Église de Saint-Racho
Église Saint-Martin

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-sous-Dun

What is the population of Varennes-sous-Dun?

Varennes-sous-Dun has a population of 646 residents and is located in France. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

Is Varennes-sous-Dun expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,846, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,400 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $397 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Varennes-sous-Dun?

Varennes-sous-Dun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°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 Varennes-sous-Dun?

The unemployment rate in Varennes-sous-Dun is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Varennes-sous-Dun?

The median home value in Varennes-sous-Dun is $79,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $397.

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