While some people seek to retire in one of the ancient cities of France, others dream of traveling for business deals, vacations, or other forms of pleasure. Whichever category you fall under, the country has countless lifetime experiences to offer everyone.

As of 2021, the transcontinental country recorded a population of over sixty-seven million inhabitants. With 58.1 % of inhabitants practicing Christianity, 31.9 % having no religion, 8.3 % practice Islam and 0.7 % practicing other religions, the country has become popular for its cultural diversity and inclusion.

Best cities to explore in France

With forty-six states and hundreds of cities, choosing where to visit or retire to might be a bit confusing. Each city has something which makes its design and development unique and breath-taking. 

Paris

As expected, the romantic city of Paris is top on the list of the best cities in France. Otherwise, known as the City of Light, Paris attracts millions of people yearly to its numerous tourist sites such as: the Eiffel Tower, River Seine, Musee du Louvre, Cathedral Notre-Dame De Paris, Musee d’Orsay, and many more. 

Meribel

• Located in Savoie, France, Meribel is a ski resort in the Tarentaise Valley (the largest collection of exquisite ski resorts in the world), in the French Alps. For families, couples, or friends looking to explore and have fun away from the noise of city life, Meribel is the right place for this.
• The name Meribel refers to the three neighboring villages which are the Méribel Centre, Méribel-Mottaret, and Méribel Village. Individuals seeking to retire or own property or live in France should really consider buying a flat in Méribel-Mottaret, one of the villages surrounding the resort. Flats for sales in meribel is relatively affordable and offers a space in a city filled with exciting outdoor activities, mouth-watering cuisines, security, resorts, and tourist attraction sites.

Lyon

The city of Lyon is not just popular for its attraction sites which include, the Musee des Beaux-arts, Musee de la civilization Gallo-Romaine, Colline de la Croix-Rousse, but it is also famous for its delicacies. The best foods in France come from Lyon, food bloggers are often seen visiting the city to get a taste of the local cuisines.

Bordeaux

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization has positioned the beautiful city of Bordeaux as a World Heritage Site as a result of its beautiful ancient architectural history and its multiculturalism. Its commercial center can be seen in the Place de la Bourse, a theater house that showcases the city’s theatrical skills is seen in Le Grand-theater, and lots of other exciting places.

Nice

If you enjoy the ambiance of a city close to the ocean, then Nice is one city you must visit. The city provides a view of the beautiful scenery of Rivera and astonishing art collections. When in Nice and thinking of possible activities to engage in you could consider taking a walk in the Cobblestone streets of Vielle Ville, visit the Musee Matisse, Musee National Marc Chagall, and a host of other attraction sites.