
Mougins
Is there a
Welcoming
Atmosphere
(for international newcomers)in this town?
1
Overall Friendly factor: (see below for an explanation of this rather complex factor)
Factors we considered
- Known to be a favorite for internationals and/or Anglophones; English heard frequently
- Substantial international community; hearing English is not unusual
- Some expats, or other international populations, occasionally you might hear English spoken
- Not especially international; English rarely heard spoken”
Local Anglophone Group: not_known
Is there a local newcomer welcome group (AVF): No
AVF is a national 'welcome' group for all newcomers, with local chapters in some towns. Offers lots of activities, including French lessons.
Historical, organizational ties to international entities: Yes
Larger (than typical) percentage of retirees: Yes
Large University Nearby: No
Some glimpses of the town

Antibes
Is there a
Welcoming
Atmosphere
(for international newcomers)in this town?
1
Overall Friendly factor: (see below for an explanation of this rather complex factor)
Factors we considered
- Known to be a favorite for internationals and/or Anglophones; English heard frequently
- Substantial international community; hearing English is not unusual
- Some expats, or other international populations, occasionally you might hear English spoken
- Not especially international; English rarely heard spoken”
Local Anglophone Group: Yes
Is there a local newcomer welcome group (AVF): Yes
AVF is a national 'welcome' group for all newcomers, with local chapters in some towns. Offers lots of activities, including French lessons.
Historical, organizational ties to international entities: Yes
Larger (than typical) percentage of retirees: Yes
Large University Nearby: No
Some glimpses of the town

Nimes
Is there a
Welcoming
Atmosphere
(for international newcomers)in this town?
2
Overall Friendly factor: (see below for an explanation of this rather complex factor)
Factors we considered
- Known to be a favorite for internationals and/or Anglophones; English heard frequently
- Substantial international community; hearing English is not unusual
- Some expats, or other international populations, occasionally you might hear English spoken
- Not especially international; English rarely heard spoken”
Local Anglophone Group: Yes
Is there a local newcomer welcome group (AVF): No
AVF is a national 'welcome' group for all newcomers, with local chapters in some towns. Offers lots of activities, including French lessons.
Historical, organizational ties to international entities: No
Larger (than typical) percentage of retirees: Yes
Large University Nearby: No
Some glimpses of the town

Dinan
Is there a
Welcoming
Atmosphere
(for international newcomers)in this town?
2
Overall Friendly factor: (see below for an explanation of this rather complex factor)
Factors we considered
- Known to be a favorite for internationals and/or Anglophones; English heard frequently
- Substantial international community; hearing English is not unusual
- Some expats, or other international populations, occasionally you might hear English spoken
- Not especially international; English rarely heard spoken”
Local Anglophone Group: Yes
Is there a local newcomer welcome group (AVF): No
AVF is a national 'welcome' group for all newcomers, with local chapters in some towns. Offers lots of activities, including French lessons.
Historical, organizational ties to international entities: Yes
Larger (than typical) percentage of retirees: Yes
Large University Nearby: No
Some glimpses of the town

Yvetot
Is there a
Welcoming
Atmosphere
(for international newcomers)in this town?
2
Overall Friendly factor: (see below for an explanation of this rather complex factor)
Factors we considered
- Known to be a favorite for internationals and/or Anglophones; English heard frequently
- Substantial international community; hearing English is not unusual
- Some expats, or other international populations, occasionally you might hear English spoken
- Not especially international; English rarely heard spoken”
Local Anglophone Group: Yes
Is there a local newcomer welcome group (AVF): No
AVF is a national 'welcome' group for all newcomers, with local chapters in some towns. Offers lots of activities, including French lessons.
Historical, organizational ties to international entities: Yes
Larger (than typical) percentage of retirees: No
Large University Nearby: No
Some glimpses of the town

Vienne
Is there a
Welcoming
Atmosphere
(for international newcomers)in this town?
3
Overall Friendly factor: (see below for an explanation of this rather complex factor)
Factors we considered
- Known to be a favorite for internationals and/or Anglophones; English heard frequently
- Substantial international community; hearing English is not unusual
- Some expats, or other international populations, occasionally you might hear English spoken
- Not especially international; English rarely heard spoken”
Local Anglophone Group: No
Is there a local newcomer welcome group (AVF): No
AVF is a national 'welcome' group for all newcomers, with local chapters in some towns. Offers lots of activities, including French lessons.
Historical, organizational ties to international entities: No
Larger (than typical) percentage of retirees: No
Large University Nearby: No