Villefranche-sur-Cher, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Villefranche-sur-Cher is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 2,678. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

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

2,678 Population 255/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population2,678
Density255/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population2,678
Population Density255 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates47.3000°, 1.7667°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villefranche-sur-Cher

Villefranche-sur-Cher is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 2,678. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Villefranche-sur-Cher experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates47.3000°N, 1.7667°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 135 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 101 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 120 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 140 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 36 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 48 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 114 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 99 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 104 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 68 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 104 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 100 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 82 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 96 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 112 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 86 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 107 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 102 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 94 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Villefranche-sur-Cher has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Villefranche-sur-Cher

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Les Dauphins - - - -
École maternelle Les Dauphins - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie - - - -
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Radio Stations near Villefranche-sur-Cher

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFI Monde - MP3 64 kbps
Nrj New Hits Friday hits AAC+ 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry - MP3 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Villefranche-sur-Cher

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Automobiles Matra
La Fabrique Normant - Céra'brique
Maison des Étangs
Maison des Étangs
Marcel de Marcheville
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Photo
Musée de Sologne
Musée de Sologne
Musée des Ponts et Chaussées
Musée du Cirque
Musée européen du Blues

Libraries in Villefranche-sur-Cher

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Médiathèque Brigitte Peskine0.0
Médiathèque de Valençay0.0
Médiathèque municipale Jacques Thyraud0.0

Farmers Markets in Villefranche-sur-Cher

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle
Marché des Favignolles

Hotels in Villefranche-sur-Cher

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Restaurant
Ibis Budget Romorantin
Résidence de l'hotel de Marseille

Train Stations in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villefranche-sur-Cher

Bus Stations in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #2131268626

Gas Stations in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #2131537613

Stadiums & Teams in Villefranche-sur-Cher

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villefranche-sur-Cher

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre-Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère Airfield-Small Airport
Beaugency Airfield-Small Airport
Blois Le Breuil Airfield-Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny du Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield-Small Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon Airfield-Small Airport
Cravant Les Lilas Airfield-Small Airport
Dun sur Auron Airfield-Small Airport
Frepelle Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Issoudun Le Fay Airfield-Small Airport
Le Blanc Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield-Small Airport
Les Avant Gardes Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mardié Airfield-Small Airport
Montrichard Airfield-Small Airport
Morand Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Pontlevoy Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Selles Saint Denis Airfield-Small Airport
Souesmes Airfield-Small Airport
ULM La Cave Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport
Vouzon le Rabot Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Villefranche-sur-Cher

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villefranche-sur-Cher

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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 Villefranche-sur-Cher

What is the population of Villefranche-sur-Cher?

Villefranche-sur-Cher has a population of 2,678 residents and is located in France. The population density is 255 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villefranche-sur-Cher?

Villefranche-sur-Cher has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

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