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Saint-Chamond
City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Overview
Saint-Chamond is a charming mid-sized town set in the Loire valley between Lyon and Saint-Étienne. Known for its industrial past, picturesque surroundings, and lively local life, the city offers a genuine snapshot of French small-town culture. Visitors will find a mix of historical buildings, green spaces, and warm hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
35,586
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.48°, 4.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,732
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
70
English
45
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-16.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
695 mm
Internet Speed
272 Mbps
Upload
319 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
82
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
13
Parks
66
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EBU
Distance
18 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped33 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 33 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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