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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 · estimate
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2025-12-07.
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: 71/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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