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Thiers
City in Provence Alpes Cote Dazur, France
Overview
Thiers, set in the Auvergne region, is renowned as the capital of French cutlery and boasts a charming medieval old town with timber-framed houses. The city offers a rich artisanal heritage and scenic views over the Durolle valley, appealing to history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Provence Alpes Cote Dazur
Population
11,686
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.30°, 5.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,625
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
5.7°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-8.0°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
556 mm
City Vibrancy
486
Coworking
12
Cafes
189
Nightlife
225
Parks
60
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2447.0
Airport
MRS
Distance
21 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.
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 70/100.
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