Retirement Planning: 3 Affordable Cities in the South of France–Internationalliving.com
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The report delves into three southern French cities--
Bordeaux--Big City
Thanks to its beauty and history, much of the city has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And
Situated on the
The weather in
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Montpellier--
The perpetual sunny skies and mild winters of Montpellier have attracted many retirees to this dynamic university town in
Situated just a short tram ride from the Mediterranean coast, Montpellier offers teeming cafés along its medieval streets, a village-like atmosphere in the suburbs, and tranquility in nearby beachside towns. And every year, the city hosts dozens of festivals, from film to opera.
For city lovers, Montpellier's draw is its historic center, Écusson. Dating from the 10th century, Écusson is full of wonderful flagstone streets lined with timeworn, sand-colored stone buildings.
Montpellier is home to several universities, including one of the world's oldest medical schools (founded in 1220), where both Nostradamus and Rabelais once studied.
Montpellier is more affordable than you'd think a Mediterranean town would be. Many restaurants and cafés, probably aware that a good portion of their clients are students with limited budgets, are reasonably priced.
"Real estate prices are also reasonable, considering the city's broad range of amenities and its location near the sea," says
A glorious stretch of Mediterranean sand can be found at the nearby seaside town of Palavas-les-Flots. Picture a sprawling strand with miles of fine, white sand and gentle waves--city life feels much farther away than the 35-minute bus ride it takes to get here.
Pau--Smaller City Living
If you are looking for a retirement option that really delivers, consider Pau--a beautiful French city of 80,000 a few miles from the Spanish border. Gorgeous old villas and mansions line the streets, taking in spectacular views of the snow-capped Pyrenees.
Pau has mild, wet winters with mild, warm summers. In summer the average temperature is 68 F to 86 F, while in winter you can expect around 54 F. With such a climate, it's easy to see why European nobility flocked to the city for vacations in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Its location lends itself to the best of both worlds--the nearest ski resorts are only 45 minutes' drive and you can be at an
The city has easy access to hiking, climbing, and cycling. Pau is second to only
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But when it comes to essential facilities, Pau has an excellent hospital and other health centers, an airport with connecting flights around the world, and the TGV (Train Grand Vitesse) trains that run to places like
"You will find that property prices are very reasonable when compared to the States, but by French standards are higher than those of cities of similar size," says
"As Pau is a university city, buy-to-let apartments--especially one-room studios--are popular investments. If you want to buy a full-time retirement home, expect to pay around
"And don't forget, there are many items which make the cost of living in
More information on French cities and towns to Live and Retire in, here: Best Cities and Towns to Live and Retire in
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