It is an undeniable company: the world population is aging. And in France, more than one in five residents is today over 65 years of age. But where did our seniors decided to put their suitcases once the retirement has arrived? We tell you everything!
In recent years, it has become an essential subject: the growing aging of the world’s population. It must be said that it is a proven fact, at the four corners of the globe, people live longer and longer …
In France, for example, one in five residents today is over 65 years old. And it is well known, the needs of seniors are far from being the same as those of the young generations. So, those over 65 often opt for radical life changes once retirement has arrived. Starting with a move. A recent study conducted by the vacation rental site Holidu also appointed the favorite French regions of retirees.
Thanks to data advanced by INSEE, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, in 2020, the company compared all French cities with at least 30,000 inhabitants. And there is no doubt: the happiness of seniors is by the sea. It is the French coasts which today attract this population in purchasing power sometimes higher than the average.
The proof: in the top 20 cities that attract the most retirees, there are almost only cities located not far from the sea or the ocean. It is the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region which stands out as the most popular region over 65 with no less than four cities in the rankings such as Six-Fours-les-Plages and Cannes.
Thanks to its undeniable quality of life, its very pleasant Mediterranean climate and its geographical location, the favorite city of French seniors to put their suitcases is none other than … Saint-Raphaël! And this despite an increased real estate price: between 5000 and 6000 euros per square meter.
With a proportion of more than 65 years of 41.34%, it attracts retirees in search of tranquility, but also of intense social life. A midfielder offered by Saint-Raphaël thanks to its associative dynamism, its numerous health facilities and its rich historical and cultural heritage.
