More and more seniors are choosing to move when they retire. While they can sometimes benefit from tax advantages and a lower cost of living by moving abroad, some prefer to stay close to their family in France. The real estate developer Nexity has developed a ranking, spotted by Capital French cities ideal for a peaceful retirement. Several criteria were taken into account: cost of living, climate, infrastructure, living environment, and accessibility. Taking all these elements into account, here is a selection of the 10 best cities to retire in. Two of them are in Brittany.
Saint-Malo
This famous port in the north-east of Brittany, in Ille-et-Vilaine, has 8 kilometers of beach bathed in a particularly pleasant temperate climate for a cool retreat. It also shines for the richness of its geological site, its infrastructure and its cultural and sporting facilities.
Valves
Nestled in the sublime setting of the Gulf of Morbihan, the town of Vannes is perfect for retirees, particularly thanks to its pleasant oceanic climate. She also has “a cycling network and is served by a vast urban and peri-urban public transport network”. A TGV station allows you to reach Paris in just 3 hours.
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Challans
Renowned “for its sweetness of life”according to Nexity, Challans (Vendée) has everything to seduce with “its magnificent setting and its proximity to the sea”. This town of 22,000 inhabitants has numerous infrastructures, sports facilities and a dynamic community life for an active retirement.
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
Also in Vendée, about twenty minutes by car from Challans, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez has the advantage of offering direct access to the ocean. This town has 13 kilometers of sandy and rocky coastline. Enough to take beautiful walks by the sea.
Andernos-les-Bains
Continuing to descend along the Atlantic coast, Andernos-les-Bains (Gironde), in the Arcachon basin, stands out thanks to its beaches and its oyster port. Its cultural and historical heritage, with the prehistoric site of Bétey in particular, will also appeal to retirees.
Arcachon
The seaside resort of Arcachon (Gironde) also offers a high quality of life thanks to its opening onto the Atlantic Ocean and its “extensive network of cycle paths”. A TGV station allows you to reach Paris in less than 3 hours. However, interested retirees should expect high property prices and very high tourist numbers.
Narbonne
On the Mediterranean side, the capital of Aude offers an exceptional cultural heritage, which is also classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. The city has managed to develop and preserve numerous natural sites, from the Robine canal to the Narbonnaise regional natural park in the Mediterranean.
Agde
Agde (Hérault), nicknamed “the black pearl of the Mediterranean”has one of the main marinas in the region. Its numerous activities, particularly sporting activities, and its climate attract new retirees every year but also many tourists.
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Cannes
A city for retirees par excellence, Cannes (Alpes-Maritimes) has no shortage of attractions. First of all, its climate, of course, with mild winters and dry summers. But also its famous film festival, which marks a time of excitement in this generally quiet city. It is also “one of the rare municipalities to have an island district with the Lérins Islands”indicates Nexity.
Limoges
The capital of Haute-Vienne is one of the rare landlocked towns in this selection. But it has 50 m² of green space per inhabitant and overlooks a vast traditional rural area. Real estate prices are also attractive. The ideal place to recharge your batteries.
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