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Royan

City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Overview

Royan is a picturesque coastal town on France's Atlantic shore, celebrated for its sandy beaches, modernist post-war architecture, and lively summer atmosphere. Offering both relaxation and outdoor activities, it is a favorite holiday destination for families and water sports enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population
19,322
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.63°, -1.03°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,992
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
75
English
55
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
8.5°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-3.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
726 mm
Internet Speed
292 Mbps
Upload
263 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
17
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RYN
Distance
4 km

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Place Charles de Gaulle Place de la Fontaine Place du Docteur Gantier

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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 17 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 - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.

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 75/100.

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