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Bessenay
City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Overview
Bessenay is a quaint village set in the hills of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, just west of Lyon. Known for its lush orchards, charming stone buildings, and peaceful rural atmosphere, it's ideal for those seeking authentic French countryside life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
2,351
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.78°, 4.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,745
Local Cost
$1,080
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
55
English
25
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
1.8°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-15.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
699 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
LYN
Distance
31 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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