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
There are a lot of athlete bicyclists in this area who take rides (usually in groups) up the mountain passes. Other than that, Vence is a do-able, but not great locale for the casual bicyclist. It’s small enough to walk everywhere, and streets are narrow, winding and hilly.
Marilee Taussig: If you're looking for the "Goldilocks" of French towns, this may be it:
Steveandcaroleinvence: "To be honest I hadn’t even yet seen much of it yet, but I could tell Vence seemed to be the perfect size. Not too big, not too small. Lots of restaurants, bakeries, stores, etc. It seemed like everything you would need was right here in the town. As much as I thought I loved Nice and Paris, Vence seemed to offer something that appealed even more to me: an honest, uncomplicated, genuine French town without all the hustle and bustle of the big cities. It was relatively quiet (especially compared to Nice, Antibes or Cannes). It was very clean and well maintained. It was everything I was looking for in France. I didn’t even make it inside the Old Town (which would later become my very favorite part of Vence) on that first visit..But more than these concrete, tangible aspects is something much deeper and profound. I feel at home here. France, and especially Vence, is the only place I’ve ever, in my entire life, felt truly at home. And, as I said earlier, I’ve lived in a lot of different places. I feel like I belong here. I feel like I am supposed to be here. I can’t explain why. I can’t “justify” my feelings. It’s like asking someone to explain why they love lemon pie. Who knows why, we just do. I’ve never felt anywhere near the way I feel about Vence (and France) for any other place on earth. This is home. End of story."..
