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
The lack of a train station is a distinct disadvantage if you plan to travel a lot, only mitigated if you can find a reasonable itinerary using the smaller airports like Brive. There are a good amount of English speakers in this region, but more seem to have chosen surrounding towns like Souillac.
French Entree: "In Cahors, you can enjoy urban living or have a handy pied-à-terre (or rental property)within easy reach of Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park, where you can immerse yourself in nature on foot, mountain bike, or horseback along the more than 1,000km of paths that cover this vast terrain. Also within striking distance are no less than 11 Plus Beaux Villages, and clifftop villages such as Rocamadour and Saint-Cirq Lapopie (a Village préféré des français)."
The Robb Report: The wine in my first glass is inky, a dense, tooth-staining shade. As is the wine in the next glass, and the one after. I have more than 40 to “get through”—before lunch—a daunting task, if color can be trusted. It can: These are powerful wines. And to the last glass, they are all Malbec...I haven’t jetted south to Argentina, which for the past decade or so has been generally recognized as the world’s primary source of great Malbecs. I am in Cahors, France, a region probably not on the tip of most wine lovers’ tongues. But it’s about to be. Today’s lineup of beautiful reds is more than enough evidence that now is the right time to discover Cahors, where castles are casual scenery, Michelin-starred chefs are working their magic with truffles and foie gras and a once forgotten wine has gotten very, very good."
