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Fouras
City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Overview
Fouras is a picturesque seaside town on the Atlantic coast of southwestern France, renowned for its sandy beaches, historic fortifications, and relaxed pace. With a small-town charm and close proximity to La Rochelle, it draws families and travelers seeking authentic French coastal life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population
4,124
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.99°, -1.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,777
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
52
English
42
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
7.7°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-5.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
748 mm
Internet Speed
207 Mbps
Upload
268 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
281.0
Airport
RCO
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 6 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 78/100.
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