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Pontenx-les-Forges
City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Overview
Set in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Pontenx-les-Forges is a small town known for its lush pine forests, serene lakes, and historic ironworking roots. It offers a peaceful escape into rural French life, with authentic local charm and outdoor recreation on its doorstep.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population
1,737
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.24°, -1.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,722
Local Cost
$1,038
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
14.5°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
8.4°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-5.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
931 mm
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Upload
107 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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