Perhaps, you wish to move to France for higher studies or the right job opportunities.

Or it might simply be the idyllic French lifestyle, having strong attention on health and well-being.

Or the palaces of one of the UNESCO-listed Heritage Site, Loire Valley, beaches of the French Riviera, or the Côte d’Azur.

Also, admit it, perhaps like most of us, you simply love cheese.

France does have that specific je ne sais quois (I don’t know what) about it. But prior to you get swept up in this beautiful country’s charm and pack up your bags to move abroad, there are certain things you must consider. Let us say, where exactly do you wish to live… and why?

Well, and how do you change this dream into reality?

Some questions will crop up like how would you get a visa for France? If one is from the European Union (EU) then a visa is not needed. For outside EU countries, it is needed.

Living in France would cost you anything around $2000 to $2500 per month.

Cultural change is bound to happen but French people are usually easy to mingle with, though they are a bit reserve at first towards the foreigners they do open up graciously later on.

Now let us see the finest places to live in France.

Once upon a time, ex-pats or tourists flocked just to Paris to work. Or if they were feeling specifically exotic, then Lyon or Nice.

But some of the finest opportunities to immerse yourself in the French culture will be found outside of those biggest cities. The following places give you a taste of the several options awaiting you in France.

Juan-les-Pins

Apart from featuring in 1969 classic “Where Do You Go To My Lovely?” Juan-les-Pins is quite famous for its laid-back attitude, wonderful beaches, and summer living.

It is not economical to reside on the beautiful Côte d’Azur, but Juan-les-Pins is a lot more cost-effective compared to Nice or Cannes—and a lot more relaxed.

Because of the job opportunities in the tourism sector in nearby Nice, several people make this short commute to the capital of the French Riviera. And the Nice airport merely 13 kilometers away, it provides ample opportunity to explore the better part of Europe.

Brittany

For someone who simply loves sailing, the rugged coastline of Brittany has always been appealing. It seems to appeal to lots of other foreigners because Brittany is amongst the most popular ex-pat areas in France.

If you are looking to buy a house, Brittany provides some of the economical real estates around, and in specific quaintest villages.

With a lot of medieval towns, fresh seafood, and the chance to explore the great exteriors by foot or boat, it is a unique corner of France to live in.

Toulouse

Toulouse is constantly rated as one of the finest places to live in France. It is perfect for families, having plenty of quality institutions for all levels of study.

This beautiful pink city is a place to see. The climate benefits because of the warm Mediterranean breezes, results in a balmy summer and mild winter, awesome for outdoor activities nearly all year round.

Also, it is offering a stable and peaceful work atmosphere—specifically, if you are able to get employment at Airbus, its largest company, it is also a relaxing destination for tourists.

While it may not have some of the flashy attractions like the bigger French cities, Toulouse is the perfect location to raise a family and have an easy lifestyle. Also, as comfortable as one could be in a new country altogether.

Nantes

Tired of the concrete-grey city life? Do not lose hope. Nantes provides a fantastic choice, having a wide range of job opportunities in a beautifully lush green city, dotted with parks and public areas.

The majority of the city’s natives are close to a public transportation stop, and accommodation prices are quite economical compared to Paris.

Nantes provides an excellent quality of life, having a cosmopolitan surrounding and educated population. The surrounding area provides everything from dense forests to seaside resorts. And if you have a love for the big city lights of Paris, it is just two hours using the high-speed train.

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