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Vals-les-Bains
City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Overview
Vals-les-Bains is a charming spa town in the Ardèche department, renowned for its thermal springs, Belle Époque architecture, and lush natural surroundings. With a laid-back atmosphere, it's a popular spot for relaxation, wellness retreats, and exploring the regional gastronomy.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
3,479
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.67°, 4.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,725
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
45
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-12.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
836 mm
Internet Speed
286 Mbps
Upload
149 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
45
Walk Score
45
Footways
89.0
Airport
OBS
Distance
13 km
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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 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 71/100.
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