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Valenciennes
City in Hauts-de-France, France
Overview
Valenciennes is a charming city in northern France known for its rich industrial history, lively arts scene, and welcoming atmosphere. With beautiful parks, diverse dining, and a lively calendar of events, it's a hidden gem in the Hauts-de-France region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Hauts-de-France
Population
42,979
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
50.36°, 3.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,948
Local Cost
$1,135
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
80
English
43
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-12.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
752 mm
Internet Speed
354 Mbps
Upload
342 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LIL
Distance
38 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 57 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 - 1 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 74/100.
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