Vals-près-le-Puy
City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Overview
Vals-près-le-Puy is a charming small town set in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, close to the lively city of Le Puy-en-Velay. Known for its historic streets, beautiful surrounding countryside, and friendly community, it offers a peaceful escape with easy access to nature and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
3,392
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.03°, 3.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,740
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
68
English
32
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-18.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
794 mm
Internet Speed
43 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
47
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
17
Parks
11
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
228.0
Airport
LPY
Distance
11 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 64/100.