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Castries
City in Occitanie, France
Overview
Castries, located in Occitanie, France, is a picturesque small town known for its 17th-century château, heritage architecture, and proximity to Montpellier. The village offers a blend of rural charm, local culture, and beautiful vineyards, making it ideal for a tranquil getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Occitanie
Population
6,722
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.68°, 3.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,813
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
62
English
38
Temperature
15.1°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
7.5°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
-6.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
574 mm
Internet Speed
239 Mbps
Upload
180 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
11
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
478.0
Airport
MPL
Distance
11 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 19 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 68/100.
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