Best places to retire in France

For retirees, Rouen ranks highest in France (retire score 62/100), balancing affordability, a mild climate and safety. The most affordable option is Cannes. Our retire score = 40% cost + 30% climate + 30% safety.
Top retirement cities in France (retire score)
62Rouen62Angers62Le Mans62Perpignan62Caen62Tours62Limoges61Nantes61Bordeaux61Rennes61Orléans61Clermont-Ferrand

Top retirement cities in France

Retire score weights affordability, climate comfort and disaster+crime safety. It does not include healthcare quality or retirement-visa rules — verify those separately.

FAQ

Where is the best place to retire in France?

Rouen ranks highest in our retirement score (62/100), balancing affordability, mild climate and safety.

Is France a good place to retire?

France's best retirement city scores 62/100; the most affordable is Cannes (cost 23/100). We weigh cost, climate and natural-disaster + crime safety — not healthcare or visas, which you should check separately.

What's the cheapest place to retire in France?

Cannes has the lowest cost of living in France in our data.

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