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Brains
City in Pays-de-la-Loire, France
Overview
Brains is a charming, small commune in Pays-de-la-Loire, France, located just a short drive from the dynamic city of Nantes. Known for its peaceful rural setting, friendly community, and traditional French village atmosphere, Brains offers a relaxing escape from city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Pays-de-la-Loire
Population
2,325
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.17°, -1.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,732
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
45
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
6.6°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
-8.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
772 mm
Internet Speed
451 Mbps
Upload
439 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
NTE
Distance
9 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 2025-12-08.
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 76/100.
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