Top 5 places to live in France

Brittany

This region’s demographic growth is outstripping the national average. In fact, it’s attracting more and more people who want to work here, thanks in particular to the cost of living, which remains much lower than in the Paris region. Moving to Brittany means living between land and sea.

Pays de la Loire

The quality of life offered by the Pays de la Loire region and the dynamism of its employment pool, enable it to attract newcomers, particularly from the Paris region. It is the leading region in terms of employment. Historically, the region’s landscape has been anchored by financial activities and insurance companies. Speaking of landscape, you’ll enjoy a perfect balance between land and sea, and town and country. When it comes to real estate, there’s plenty on offer, and it’s affordable.

New Aquitaine

The proximity between the Pyrenees and the ocean is a coveted luxury. Nouvelle-Aquitaine is Europe’s 1ʳᵉ agricultural region. The industries that characterize Nouvelle-Aquitaine are:

• Agrifood
• Aeronautics and space
• Wood and paper
• Agriculture and viticulture
• And pharmacology

Corsica

This region benefits from strong economic development. Indeed, 36.9% of the Corsican labor market is represented by these sectors of activity (according to a study carried out on a representative sample of the market):

• Public administration
• Education
• Healthcare
• Social services

Corsica is a popular tourist destination. In season, the restaurant and hotel sectors recruit strongly. The island of Corsica, nicknamed the Isle of Beauty, ranks 10ᵉ among Europe’s most beautiful islands. The Corsican real estate market has been turned upside down by Covid 19, and despite rising prices, these remain affordable.

Normandy

Normandy is a popular region with Parisians, thanks to its proximity to the capital. In fact, Normandy is only two hours by train from Paris. For many, this makes it possible to reconcile professional and personal life. Normandy generates 35% of its GDP from exports (according to www.normandie.fr), thanks to the aeronautics, wind energy and agri-food sectors. Living in Normandy, you’ll benefit from a strong historical heritage and 600 km of coastline.

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