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Bessèges
City in Occitanie, France
Overview
Bessèges is a small, traditional town in southern France's Occitanie region, set along the Cèze river and surrounded by green hills. Once known for its mining heritage, today it charms visitors with its laid-back pace, local markets, and scenic walks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Occitanie
Population
2,624
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.29°, 4.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,682
Local Cost
$1,068
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-12.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
836 mm
Internet Speed
479 Mbps
Upload
236 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
47.0
Airport
OBS
Distance
36 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2 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 65/100.
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