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Mers-les-Bains

City in Hauts-de-France, France

Overview

Mers-les-Bains is a picturesque coastal town on France's Channel coast, famed for its stunning cliffs, Belle Époque villas, and long pebble beach. Its blend of seaside charm and historic architecture makes it a favorite for family holidays and weekend getaways.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Hauts-de-France
Population
2,536
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
50.07°, 1.39°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,642
Local Cost
$1,078
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
75
English
40
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
32.4°C
Record Low
-6.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
799 mm
Internet Speed
222 Mbps
Upload
225 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
8
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
343.0
Airport
DPE
Distance
30 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. 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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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