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Balzac

City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Overview

Balzac is a picturesque village in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, offering a tranquil atmosphere, charming heritage, and riverside landscapes. Despite its small size, the town boasts authentic French rural life and easy access to nearby Angoulême.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population
1,401
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.70°, 0.12°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,722
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
67
English
35
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
5.1°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-11.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
768 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
ANG
Distance
9 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.

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