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Bessancourt
City in Île-de-France, France
Overview
Bessancourt is a small, peaceful town in Île-de-France, blending historic charm with suburban calm. Located just north of Paris, it offers a slower pace of life, leafy neighborhoods, and community spirit, while providing easy train access to the capital.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Île-de-France
Population
8,521
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.04°, 2.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,174
Local Cost
$1,372
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
80
English
41
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
3.4°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-12.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
661 mm
Internet Speed
225 Mbps
Upload
144 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
28
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
540.0
Airport
POX
Distance
14 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 12 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 68/100.
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