Retire in France
Last updated on Mar 05, 2024
Summary: Retirees are often attracted to France for its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cities. France also offers a high quality of life, with excellent healthcare and a wide range of leisure activities. The weather in France varies depending on the region, but generally the summers are warm and sunny, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit. Winters are mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to the mid-50s Fahrenheit.
What is it like to retire in France?
"There are lots of cultural activities in our region as we are close to both Carcassonne and Narbonne, not too far from the coast with beautiful vineyards for miles around. Lots of easy walks and the Canal du Midi to walk along. Idylic on a fine spring or summer day, and not that bad in winter either if well wrapped up against the cold. It does get cold her in the South of France in the winter which many people do not count on. We did our research and knew we could have temperatures of -15C at times between November and March. However, it is usually a fairly dry if cold winter," explained a retiree in Aude and Herault Departments.
"We have a large expat, multi-national community since this is a popular retirement area," explained one retiree living in Pezenas.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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