Retirement: Here are 10 cities where retirees are sure to flow happy days

To retire, it can be an opportunity to move to a quieter and sunny place of life. But many other criteria must be taken into consideration before taking the plunge.

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Mild weather, tax advantages … number of foreign countries, like Portugal and Morocco,, attract future retiree French. Not only to spend a vacation there but also to permanently put their suitcases there. Going away from your children put your heart upside down?

No worries, there are a dozen ideal cities in France where a peaceful retirement, according to a classification developed by the property developer Nexity. A classification which is based on several criteria, starting with the cost of livingretirement is often synonymous with drop in income compared to working life. However, the cost of living is not the same in the Paris region and in Creuse…

Station in the climate and accessibility of the city

THE climate is not to neglect either. Do you remember your grandmother percluse of rheumatism when the rain threatened? “The sensitivity to temperature changes increases with age”recalls Nexity, so that “The Mediterranean climate in the south of France, the Air of the Atlantic and the Rhône-Alpes region are very popular with seniors”.

A little in the same order of ideas, the presence ofhealth infrastructure is a decisive criterion for choosing such a city rather than another. If, at 30, it is possible to live in a medical desert a hundred kilometers from a better endowed metropolis, this is hardly careful at almost 70 years. More broadly, the city where you elect home should allow you to move easily between care centers, stores, leisure activities. And be easily accessible by train to allow your children and grandchildren to visit you!

From Arcachon to Cannes, the best “spots” for retirement

Based on these criteria, here is a non -exhaustive list of 10 French cities perfect for a well -deserved retirement.

• Andernos-les-Bains : this town in the southwest of France, located in the Gironde department, is “One of the best cities to live his retirement”estimates Nexity, giving up its oyster port, its beaches, its natural spaces, as well as its cultural and historical heritage, with the prehistoric site of Bétey.
• Arcachon : also located in Gironde, not far from Andernos but undoubtedly less affordable on the real estate plan, Arcachon is a seaside resort where life is good for retirees. You just have to walk there, even in the middle of summer with hordes of tourists, to convince themselves: the little grannies walking their dog in a cart are legion, just like the home service brands. Its network of cycle paths and public transport, as well as its TGV station three hours from Paris, are not the least of its advantages.
• Valve : This beautiful Breton city, on the banks of the Gulf of Morbihan, shares with Arcachon the advantage of offering an important public transport network. To which is added an oceanic climate, characterized by mild winters and temperatures not too high in summer.
• Narbonne : Crossing by the Canal de la Robine and located in the heart of the Narbonnaise Regional Natural Park in the Mediterranean, this city is the largest and most populous in Aude. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage, it is full of natural sites.
• Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez : this Vendée city “Has all the infrastructure necessary to accommodate seniors, both in terms of housing and transport and activities”promises Nexity. In terms of landscapes, it offers 13 kilometers of sandy and rocky coasts.
• Challans : in Vendée always, near the ocean, “Challans has nothing to envy in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez”estimates the promoter. Association life is also rich there and sports equipment is of quality.
• Canes : If, in the collective imagination, there is a city that rhymes with retirement, it’s Cannes! Known for its film festival, and benefiting from a Mediterranean climate, with sweet winters and dry summers, it is “A destination of choice for those who wish to pass a quiet retirement, far from major cities”confirms Nexity.
• Agde : Like Cannes, the “black pearl of the Mediterranean” offers a pleasant climate. Located in the Hérault department, Agde is one of the main pleasure ports in the Mediterranean and one of the first tourist stations in France, with many sports equipment and leisure activities.
• Limoges : more unexpected than Cannes in the ranking, this city of Haute-Vienne attracts retirees in search of greenery, with 50 square meters of green space per capita. Spread over 78 km2, it is surrounded by a rural area preserved from any culture and intensive farming.