Composite profile
Overall score
66/100
Use the Angoulême profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Bordeaux, Limoges, and Poitiers.
Overall66/100
Affordability78/100
Air quality73/100
Energy72/100
France / Western Europe
Angoulême, France City Intelligence
Angoulême is a regional center in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France on the Charente river, with image-and-animation industry, agri-food, and logistics activity, high-speed rail links on the Paris-Bordeaux corridor, and a temperate oceanic climate setting. Angoulême is a western europe city of about ~180K metro in France. On the composite city-intelligence score, Angoulême sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (66/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~180K metro
Image credit: Image: Yuri Granata Delalibera / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed66/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Angoulême data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 78/100 | Angoulême's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 73/100 | Angoulême's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 72/100 | Angoulême's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 68/100 | Angoulême's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 69/100 | Angoulême's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 70/100 | Angoulême's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 70/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety79/100
Low crime81/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety77/100
Angoulême is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life83/100
Healthcare86/100
Education84/100
Green space92/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure87/100
Mobility68/100
Angoulême has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness84/100
Education84/100
Green space92/100
Overall safety79/100
Angoulême scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability82/100
Cycling66/100
Infrastructure87/100
Angoulême is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability82/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle61/100
Angoulême is very high for retirement (82/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Angoulême
Local public safety guidance for Angoulême, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge. |
| Police | 1724/7 | — |
| Medical (SAMU) | 1524/7 | — |
| Fire (Sapeurs-pompiers) | 1824/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Angoulême, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the France emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Angoulême
Healthcare context for Angoulême, with national-level information from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Angoulême, see the France healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Santé et de la Prévention
Used as the primary attribution for French public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Angoulême
Local mobility context for Angoulême, with national-level context from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Angoulême, see the France transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Transition écologique
Used as the primary federal attribution for French national transport context.
- Société nationale des chemins de fer français: SNCF
Used as the primary attribution for French national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Angoulême. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Angoulême
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Angoulême will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Angoulême air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Angoulême drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Angoulême
Is Angoulême worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (83/100), with nearby nature such as Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, Île d'Aix.
Is Angoulême good for families?
Excellent (84/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Angoulême affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,450/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Angoulême?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Angoulême's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Angoulême?
An oceanic climate, averaging about 14.0°C.
Does Angoulême have universities?
Higher education is strong (67/100).
What is healthcare like in Angoulême?
Healthcare access is strong (71/100).
Is Angoulême good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (75/100).
What nature is near Angoulême?
Within ~170 km: Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, Île d'Aix.
Explore Angoulême modules
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Cost of Living in Angoulême
Angoulême's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Angoulême
Angoulême's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Angoulême
Angoulême's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Angoulême
Angoulême's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Angoulême
Angoulême's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Angoulême
Angoulême's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Angoulême
Cost of living estimates for Angoulême — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Angoulême
Climate profile for Angoulême — Oceanic climate, annual average 14°C, comfort score 71/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Angoulême
Economy and jobs profile for Angoulême — tourism economy, economy score 76/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Angoulême
Education profile for Angoulême — student city, education score 66/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Angoulême
Healthcare and retirement profile for Angoulême — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 71/100, retirement score 75/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Angoulême
Source-attributed visual context for Angoulême using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Angoulême
Weekend trip planning checklist for Angoulême — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Angoulême
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Angoulême
Estimate a monthly budget for Angoulême using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Angoulême
Plan a trip budget for Angoulême using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Angoulême
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Angoulême. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Limoges, France
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Bordeaux, France
Same region · about 107 km from Angoulême. Explore Bordeaux's city intelligence profile.
La Rochelle, France
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Tours, France
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Angers, France
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Nantes, France
Same region · about 218 km from Angoulême. Explore Nantes's city intelligence profile.
Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Bourges, France
Same region · about 234 km from Angoulême. Explore Bourges's city intelligence profile.
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Angoulême FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Angoulême, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Angoulême
Is Angoulême worth visiting?
Angoulême has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, Île d'Aix and Tardoire within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Angoulême?
Angoulême has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 83/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Angoulême?
A single resident of Angoulême spends roughly €1,450 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €770. Overall the city is more affordable than average for France. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Angoulême?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Angoulême is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Angoulême?
Angoulême's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and manufacturing. Angoulême has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Angoulême good for digital nomads and remote work?
Angoulême offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 82/100.
What are the education options in Angoulême?
Angoulême is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Physics, Mathematics and Energy.
Is Angoulême a good place to study?
Angoulême offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Angoulême?
Angoulême has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 71/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Angoulême a good place to retire?
Angoulême offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 75/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Angoulême?
Angoulême has an oceanic climate, averaging about 14.0°C annually with roughly 781 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.
Is Angoulême a safe place to live?
Angoulême is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Angoulême?
Angoulême indexes a walkability score of 82 and a cycling score of 66 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Angoulême?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Angoulême include Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, Île d'Aix and Tardoire. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Angoulême good for families?
Angoulême scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Angoulême?
Angoulême rates 61/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 92/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, Île d'Aix and Tardoire supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Angoulême profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Bordeaux, Limoges, and Poitiers. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (78/100) and air quality (73/100). The area most worth watching is safety (68/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the France country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Angoulême appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.