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Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire
City in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur, France
Overview
Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is a charming hilltop village in Provence, renowned for its clear night skies and the world-famous Observatoire de Haute-Provence. The town is surrounded by lavender fields and traditional stone houses, offering an authentic and peaceful Provençal experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.91°, 5.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,882
Local Cost
$1,200
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-12.4°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
631 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
43
Walk Score
43
Footways
86.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 62/100.
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