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What's Most
Important to You
2
Your Weather Preferences
3
Welcoming Atmosphere to
International Newcomers
4
Transportation/Health
  1. Please choose a ranking between 1 and 7 for each of the following factors, 1 being most important and 7 being least important. Please only use each number once.
Size of town (city, town, etc)
Easy to get to other destinations (train, airport)
Cost of Living
Availability of health services
Climate factors
Local Public transport excellent; no need for a car
Friendliness factor for international newcomers
2. Is there another priority important to you in choosing your location that we did not ask about in the question above? (Please explain)


2. Tell us about your weather preferences. (Please rank each weather factor.)

Heat
Towns are classified into three categories -- "most/mid/least in France " for the given weather condition.  In the case of heat, note the colors in the map below. For example, if you choose "zero tolerance" you will eliminate (from towns you are matched with) any town that is in the region indicated in the deepest red, aka 'most hot' of France.
Cold
Towns are classified into three categories -- "most/mid/least in France " for the given weather condition.  In the case of cold, note the colors in the map below. For example, if you choose "zero tolerance" you will eliminate (from towns you are matched with) any town that is in the region indicated in the green, aka 'most cold' of France.
Rain and frequent overcast skies
Towns are classified into three categories -- "most/mid/least in France " for the given weather condition.  In the case of rain, note the colors in the map below. For example, if you choose "zero tolerance" you will eliminate (from towns you are matched with) any town that is in the region indicated in the green, aka 'most rainy/overcast' of France. Conversely
Wind (Note: Winds in France includes regions where winds are somewhat extreme. The Mistral, or Tramontine can be strong, relatively constant, and persist for up to 100 days throughout a year.)
Towns are classified into three categories -- "most/mid/least in France " for the given weather condition.  In the case of wind, note the colors in the map below. For example, if you choose "zero tolerance" you will eliminate (from towns you are matched with) any town that is in the region indicated in the deeper shades of red, aka 'most windy' of France.
Snow
Towns are classified into three categories -- "most/mid/least in France " for the given weather condition.  In the case of snow, note the colors in the map below. For example, if you choose "zero tolerance" you will eliminate (from towns you are matched with) any town that is in the regions indicated in the darker orange or red shades, aka 'most snowy' of France.


3. Tell us about your preferences regarding an atmosphere of  "welcoming international newcomers" of your ideal town . (Please rank each factor)

A nearly completely French & long-time resident town; very few English speakers, not even many French new arrivals
Mostly French & long-term residents; a few newcomers, English speakers are the exception but there are a few
French & long-term residents are in the majority; newcomers are also common, English speakers are not rare
French long-time residents may outnumber others but there are lots of newcomers, including English speakers
Unusual number of newcomers & English speakers; the town feels very international
There are a LOT of English-speakers here!


4. Tell us about your transportation preferences, specifically, what level of importance are these factors to you? (Please rank each one.)

Very good public transportations locally; I want to be able to live someplace without owning a car
Good access to trains to other locations (major train station in or nearby)
Good access to an international airport (least travel time and least hassle)


5. What size of town is your preference

What Size Town is your Preference?


5. What level of importance are healthcare facilities are to your, specifically, what level of importance are these factors to you? (Please rank each one.)

Highly ranked hospital within the same town
Hospital within 1/2 hr. drive
Ability to find a doctor accepting new patients within the first three months
Is there anything else we should know, in helping you to identify  the right town in France for you? 

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