It offers up to 8 hours of sunshine per day and 2/3 of the city are green spaces.
Living in town often exposes at a frantic pace, noise and constant pressure, which increases stress on a daily basis. While modern life becomes more and more rapid and overwhelming, the desire to slow down, savor the present moment and focus on what really matters has never been so strong. This is what English speakers call the “slow living”. In this context, the UNOBRAVO online psychology service carried out a study in which it analyzes and classifies the cities of France which lend themselves best to Slow Living.
Adopting a slower and more intentional lifestyle has many psychological advantages. It improves mental well-being, reduces stress, professional exhaustion as well as tense social relationships. It also increases the overall satisfaction of life. “”According to a study of Harvard Healthslow down offers other advantages, including a drop in blood pressure, improvement in concentration and strengthening social interactions, reports Dr. Fiorenza Perris, Clinical Director of Unobravo. By adopting mindfulness, individuals can sharpen their cognitive functions, strengthen their personal ties and thwart the physiological effects of chronic stress. Others studies have shown that people who adopt a slow lifestyle see their cortisol levels down and their mental well-being improve. “
With a low noise pollution rate, an impressive number of coffees and 8 hours of sunshine per day during the summer months, Limoges ranks n ° 1. Famous for its porcelain, this city of New Aquitaine is rich in artistic and cultural heritage, which can be explored at a serene pace in its museums and galleries, far from the tourist crowd. With nearly 2/3 of its territory covered with green spaces, including the Vienna which winds through the city, it offers many peaceful places to walk, picnic or simply stop to appreciate the moment.
Follows the city of Besançon, with its omnipresent nature and its telework opportunities. Aix-en-Provence completes the podium, offering a sunny frame, not very noisy and conducive to traveling on foot.
