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
“Houses on the Agout: Formerly workshops for tanners, parchment makers or weavers, these colorful pastel-hued houses are half-timbered and date from the 13th century.” Quote unattributed, please contact if these are your words; we’d like to give you credit/
“The main square in Castres is lovely and a great place to enjoy a drink in the sun – there are also some lovely little boutiques……Quote unattributed, please contact if these are your words; we’d like to give you credit/
Quiet in the winter
Complete France: "This is a town where you can build and enjoy family life with all the benefits of a southern French lifestyle and the conveniences of a modern society – including a busy and thriving business park, Le Causse, near the town’s brand new hospital....“I enjoy the small city atmosphere and the warmth of the people, as well as the surrounding countryside and safe environment for the kids,” he explains.The town is also very active in bringing music, theatre and arts to the community, which suits John well as he is a songwriter at heart and has been in touring bands all his life."
Andrew Petcher: "Lining the river on the right bank were les Maisons sur l’Agout which is the old medieval riverside quarter where the old tanners’ and weavers’ half timbered houses with running balconies overhang the water and their colourful shutters and windows cast reflections on the gentle water of the river. It reminded me of Girona in Catalonia although this was much smaller in scale and rather more attractive.
After we had taken more pictures than we really needed we walked over the river and along the front of these riverside houses where we could see that most of them were now restaurants and cafés with prices to match their enviable position. We did a second circuit of this old quarter and then walked into the heart of the city and the Place Jean Jaurès where there were cafés spilling out into the square adjacent to a statue of the famous French socialist politician at one end and an elaborate water fountain at the other."
Nicky Young: I live in Castres 81 lovely friendly town. all buses around town (and up to 10km )are free, train to Toulouse 1hr10mins. (On 1st week-end of the month trains 2€ return ) lots of cycle paths. https://www.facebook.com/groups/23814372316/permalink/10161008136547317/
