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Viviers, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Viviers is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,616. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,616 Population 343/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,728 Median Income
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Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,728 median income, 14.2% unemployment
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Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$104,600 home value, $523/mo rent

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About Viviers

Viviers

Viviers is a village in the department of Ardèche in southern France. It is known for its medieval cathedral and views over the Rhone river.

People

Population3,616
Density343/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,728
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,600
Rent$523
Housing Units1,446
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population3,616
Population Density343 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates44.4828°, 4.6890°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (912 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$23,728

About Viviers

Viviers is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,616. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Viviers is $23,728, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 217 business establishments.

Income: Viviers vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,728
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)217

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Viviers is $104,600, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $523 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,446 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,600
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$523
55% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,446

Property Tax

Climate in Viviers

Viviers has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.8° 68.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 42.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15.1° 49.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.3° 74.2
May 17°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.5° 77.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.9° 56.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.8° 55.1
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.6° 56.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 115.9
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 133.0
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 128.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.4° / 9.1° 61.6
Viviers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 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 35.9 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates44.4828°N, 4.6890°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

535 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 144 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 31 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 98 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 126 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 135 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 122 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 143 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 140 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 125 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 145 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 133 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 111 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 148 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 108 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 129 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 150 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 140 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 143 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 117 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Viviers has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Viviers

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École primaire Saint-Alban
École élémentaire La Roubine
École primaire privée Saint-Régis
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Viviers

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence 7 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Micheline MP3 256 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Viviers

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Château de Grignan
Collection Minéraux et Fossiles Cutona-Prado
Colophon Librairie & Musée
Exposition
Histoire du Bienheureux Charles de Foucauld
La Maison des Voisins
Le Petit Musée du Bizarre
Le village provençal miniature
Maison de la Truffe et du Tricastin
Mémoire Agricole du Pays de Grignan
Muséal-Site Antique-Alba
Musée Associatif de Montélimar (archéologie, géologie, préhistoire, médiéval et numismatique)
Musée Clément Faugier
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montélimar
Musée d'art sacré du Gard
Musée d’archéologie tricastine
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de la Miniature
Musée de la Nationale 7
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation en Ardèche
Musée de la truffe et du vin
Musée de la Ville
Musée des Amis du Vieux Donzère
Musée des Anges-Léna-Vandrey
Musée des arts et des traditions populaires du Pays de Berg
Musée des Sports
Musée du Monde Souterrain
Musée du Nougat – Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
Musée Olivier de Serres
Musée René Margotton
Musée Yvon Guéret
Palais des bonbons et du nougat

Libraries in Viviers

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque D'Alissas0.0
Bibliothèque de la Vence0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Bourg-Saint-Andéol0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Montanaise0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de ressouces Olivier de Serres0.0
Centre Multimedia du Teil0.0
Farandole de Livres0.0
Francois Mitterand0.0
IFSI-IFAS du GHPP de Montélimar0.0
L'arbre à lire0.0
La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Élise et Maurice Boulle - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Maurice Pic0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Paul Colin0.0

Farmers Markets in Viviers

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Cruas
Marché des Producteurs et des Artisans (mai-octobre)
Place des écoles
Place du boulodrome
Place du Film Documentaire

Hotels in Viviers

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Relais du Vivarais

Cafes in Viviers

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au restaurant
Ginger
Salon de Thé

Theatres in Viviers

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Municipal

Monuments in Viviers

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Statue de la vierge de la Joannade

Castles in Viviers

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Saint-Montan
Château primitif
Extension du château
Vieux château dit Chatelas (vestiges)

Gas Stations in Viviers

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #5594573021

Banks in Viviers

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne

Breweries in Viviers

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale La Fabrique
Brasserie Bergoïata
Brasserie la Croix d'or
Lou Cabistou

Stadiums & Teams in Viviers

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Viviers

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Viviers

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Viviers

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste
Viviers

Churches & Religious Organizations in Viviers

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
Chapelle des Dominicains
Chapelle du Clos Saint-Roch
Chapelle Saint-Ostian
Église paléochrétienne
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Thomas
Église San Samonta
Evêché de Viviers

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 Viviers

What is the population of Viviers?

Viviers has a population of 3,616 residents and is located in France. The population density is 343 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

Is Viviers expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,728, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,600 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $523 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Viviers?

Viviers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Viviers?

The job market in Viviers faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 217 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Viviers?

The median home value in Viviers is $104,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $523.

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