Looking at the climate of France as a whole, in order to give you a general notion of this town’s climate factors (sun,rain,heat, cold,wind, snow) we use three categories (most, mid, least) . So, the label above is telling you what this factor is (most, mid-range, least) considering the whole of France. For a much more in-depth understanding of the weather, go to the site weatherspark.com. Be sure to use the feature they offer to compare towns.
Looking at the climate of France as a whole, in order to give you a general notion of this town’s climate factors (sun,rain,heat, cold,wind, snow) we use three categories (most, mid, least) . So, the label above is telling you what this factor is (most, mid-range, least) considering the whole of France. For a much more in-depth understanding of the weather, go to the site weatherspark.com. Be sure to use the feature they offer to compare towns.
Looking at the climate of France as a whole, in order to give you a general notion of this town’s climate factors (sun,rain,heat, cold,wind, snow) we use three categories (most, mid, least) . So, the label above is telling you what this factor is (most, mid-range, least) considering the whole of France. For a much more in-depth understanding of the weather, go to the site weatherspark.com. Be sure to use the feature they offer to compare towns.
Looking at the climate of France as a whole, in order to give you a general notion of this town’s climate factors (sun,rain,heat, cold,wind, snow) we use three categories (most, mid, least) . So, the label above is telling you what this factor is (most, mid-range, least) considering the whole of France. For a much more in-depth understanding of the weather, go to the site weatherspark.com. Be sure to use the feature they offer to compare towns.
Looking at the climate of France as a whole, in order to give you a general notion of this town’s climate factors (sun,rain,heat, cold,wind, snow) we use three categories (most, mid, least) . So, the label above is telling you what this factor is, considering the whole of France. For a much more in-depth understanding of the weather, go to the site weatherspark.com. Be sure to use the feature they offer to compare towns.
Looking at the climate of France as a whole, in order to give you a general notion of this town’s climate factors (sun,rain,heat, cold,wind, snow) we use three categories (most, mid, least) . So, the label above is telling you what this factor is (most, mid-range, least) considering the whole of France. For a much more in-depth understanding of the weather, go to the site weatherspark.com. Be sure to use the feature they offer to compare towns.
Looking at the climate of France as a whole, in order to give you a general notion of this town’s climate factors (sun,rain,heat, cold,wind, snow) we use three categories (most, mid, least) . So, the label above is telling you what this factor is (most, mid-range, least) considering the whole of France. For a much more in-depth understanding of the weather, go to the site weatherspark.com. Be sure to use the feature they offer to compare towns.
Rating is 1 – 4 (1 being most friendly)
AVF stands for Accueils des Villes Françaises (roughly translated ‘Home of French Cities’ From their website: The national network of Accueils des Villes Françaises “offers new residents and anyone looking for social connections friendly activities that allow them to discover their new environment and make new friends.”
They are particularly helpful as you meet newcomers, both French and English-speaking. Most branches provide a robust range of classes (including French) and activities, for an incredibly small annual membership fee (35 Euro?) Here’s their national website, which will connect you to the branch in the town you are looking at https://avf.asso.fr/
This category differs with each town. One town might have a large international industry (Bordeaux: aerospace) or govermental HQ (Strasbourg: EU) while others are simply perennial favorites for internationals (like Nice, or any nice spa town, like Jonzac or Bagnoles-de-l’Orne)
We feel that a large university is a marker of a town used to newcomers and at home with a range of cultures and ideas.
A town that attracts retirees is more likely to be safe, affordable,temperate in climate, offer good health care options and be welcoming
We use three categories: least, mid, or most expensive. For wonderful details and ability to compare costs of different French towns, see villedereve.fr
Data from the site villedureve.fr. Range from 0 to 100 with 100 the best
*More than 30 days, less than 90. Off-peak season, prices & features vetted for this kind of stay.
Small towns population: 15,00 – 7,500 Big towns population: 7,500 – 50,000 City: 50,000 – 250,000 Big City: 250,000 +
Small towns population: 15,00 – 7,500 Big towns population: 7,500 – 50,000 City: 50,000 – 250,000 Big City: 250,000 +
(On a scale of 1 – 5, 1 easiest)
(On a scale of 1 – 5, 1 easiest)
A robust train station is in or nearby this town
“Are you looking for an experience in the great outdoors, then set off on a bike ride from Chalon-sur-Saône! Some major cycle routes cross through here, so you have a wide range of rural getaways to choose from. Towpaths along the Canal du Centre, the Saône, a getaway through the countryside along the Voie Bressane, or the iconic “Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud” (big loop through southern Burgundy)” (https://www.burgundy-tourism.com/discover-burgundy/along-the-canals-and-rivers/heritage-sites-and-discoveries-on-the-waters-edge/48-hours-in-chalon-sur-saone-and-the-vineyard/)https://www.burgundy-tourism.com/discover-burgundy/along-the-canals-and-rivers/heritage-sites-and-discoveries-on-the-waters-edge/48-hours-in-chalon-sur-saone-and-the-vineyard/
This iconic cycle route is the oldest greenway in France. It is accessible to all and you are guaranteed some great discoveries.
Along the Greenway in Southern Burgundy. 70 km, from Chalon-sur-Saône to Mâcon, you’ll find Roman architecture, châteaus and vineyards as far as the eye can see. This iconic cycle route is the oldest greenway in France. It is accessible to all and you are guaranteed some great discoveries. (https://www.burgundy-tourism.com/on-foot-by-bike-on-horseback-or-by-boat/explore-burgundy-by-bike/the-greenway-in-southern-burgundy/)
Chalon seems to find an excellent middle ground between some of the polarities that one is faced with in other towns. It’s climate is fully four seasonal, but freezes are rare and snow even rare, while summer nights do cool things down. It’s a good sized town without the extremes of either village or city life. It’s public transport in the form of trains is good, if not spectacular and its international population is neither skimpy nor overwhelming.
One highlight worth special mentioned: an international street artists festival, called Chalon dans la Rue (“Chalon in the street”) Over four days, artists from across Europe and beyond come to the streets of Chalon to perform, mostly for free, in music, theatre, acrobatics, comedy, etc. (Wikipedia)
None that we are currently aware of.
"If you are someone who loves a good glass of wine, a culinary experience, lovely nature and vineyards, small villages where you get the impression that time is standing still, culture and history, Saône-et-LoireI Saône-et-Loire...In the winter, it can freeze, and if you are lucky, you might see some snowflakes, but it doesn’t happen often. " Expatra.com
