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
Excellent biking paths along the “voie verte” “Burgundy is saturated with dedicated cycle paths – former canal towpaths or rail tracks and vineyard paths. It is also full of historic and quaint villages through which these cycle paths pass. It makes a beautiful recipe for randonnées à vélo, punctuated with stops for a coffee and pastry, a long lunch, or a mid-afternoon apero; sometimes all three! Pourquoi pas?! (https://www.myfrenchlife.org/2023/10/06/france-off-the-beaten-path-sampigny-les-maranges-a-small-wine-village-in-the-haute-cote-de-beaune-part-7/?fbclid=IwAR2Gnat5N4wbRcK2QuBoHSEZ2Kz3hBDLyQmkqrqSIWv98BF5OtFsPgGyiOc)
Beaune, in the heart, of Burgundy is best known for its wine and food. It has more seasons than other towns further south — less extreme heat in the summers , but winters, while not severe, are actual winter. It is a handsome city and while popular as a tourist destination, not overrun. Not overrun with English speakers either, though it has a healthy Anglophone population and group.
Not overrun with tourists can mean very quiet out of the season. Burgundy is not an inexpensive place to live.
The Roads Traveled: "Hôtel-Dieu Museum, the centerpiece of Beaune’s historic town center...This vibrant building is a stellar example of Renaissance architecture, and its boldly hued, flat-tiled roof is emblematic of the surrounding wine region. Long ago, Flemish artisans conceived this distinctive rooftop of multi-colored glazed tiles in a vigorous, geometric pattern, now sparkling in the full sunlight. Befitting Beaune’s fabled wine heritage, the shades of red, green, and gold represent the colors of the fall grape harvest."
Marissa Wu: "My Favorite Village in Burgundy: I first visited Beaune, France during a semester abroad in Grenoble, at the start of the French Alps. It was a day trip, and I quickly filed it away as a must-revisit. For the art history lover in me, I was floored that I had stumbled upon Rogier van de Weyden’s “The Last Judgement” triptych in Les Hospices de Beaune....It was that, plus the liveliness of the Beaujolais Nouveau, a wine harvest festival and auction that takes place every November, that sealed the deal for me. Beaune, France was now cemented as a treasured spot to come back to. And I did. This time around, I coupled it with a visit to Dijon, considered the capital of the Burgundy region. It was every bit as I remembered, and somehow, I left loving it more."
