More and more seniors are changing their main residence to live better in retirement. They are looking for a quality of life above all based on the level of sunshine, the proximity of shops, general practitioners, an airport, a university hospital and where there are the fewest burglaries. Here are the top 10 cities where it is the most pleasant to retire as a senior.
Arcachon is currently the most popular city to retire. The municipality has set up a system providing a lot of information on the topics of well-being, health, new technologies for seniors and many more. This device is called "living well in my city ". Arcachon, a city on the edge of the eponymous basin, is a paradise on earth for retirees.
The city of Vannes enjoys a very mild climate. Bordering the Atlantic, it is also the departure point for the Gulf of Morbihan . It is possible to take many walks from this Breton city to also visit sites such as Carnac, or find yourself on one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe in La Baule.
Cannes is one of the most beautiful cities on the Côte d'Azur and the Mediterranean. The city enjoys more than 2720 hours of sunshine per year. It also appeals to seniors for its proximity to large cities such as Nice or to Italy which is less than an hour away by car. The bay of Cannes is magnificent with its famous Croisette where many stars gather each year for its film festival world famous.
Saint-Malo is a destination very popular with retirees for its calm and the very jovial welcome of its inhabitants. The ramparts and the beach bordering them are the jewel of the place as well as the citadel which has nothing to envy them. The city has an exceptional historic center. Many services are offered by the city to seniors residing in Saint-Malo to make their daily lives even easier.
Agde is the "black pearl of the Mediterranean . It enjoys a dry and mild climate much sought after by seniors. The municipality has put a device in place for them to help them in their installation. Each year, it also organizes a meal for them so that they can get to know each other and integrate well into the place. Agde is still a very lively seaside town with many cafes and restaurants and has a large marina for those wishing to have a boat.
Bayonne is a Basque city very nice for seniors. It enjoys a mild oceanic climate and a very good rate of sunshine. Living in Bayonne allows you to go swimming, hike, go skiing in winter and go to Spain in less than half an hour. It is still possible to linger a long time on the terrace of the restaurants and taste its famous ham, piperade, dishes with Espelette pepper or pibales, typical dishes of the place.
Arles is a very pretty, pleasant and very sunny city. It is pleasant to settle there thanks to the Mediterranean-type climate. Many activities have been created by the municipality for seniors. It also offers them services and is part of the "towns loved by seniors network. ". Everything is done to have a good time in a pleasant setting.
The city of Mandelieu-la-Napoule is located in the official top ten of the best-ranked cities recognized for being the most pleasant to live in for seniors. It benefits from a superb seaside and beautiful beaches on the shores of the Mediterranean. Its climate is dry and mild. These assets make it one of the paradises for retirees who spend happy days there.
In the official ranking of the most pleasant cities for seniors, Narbonne is cited in the best places. Its magnificent center is very special with the canal de la Robine catching up with the Canal du Midi , its large shaded squares, its superb cathedral and the Via Apia . Narbonne has focused the activities of seniors on cultural and sporting leisure activities by creating a specific card for them.
Not far from Arcachon is the town of Andernos which is very attractive for seniors. It is also on the edge of the Arcachon Bay where life is good thanks to a mild and sunny climate. The municipality has created many services for retired people in order to help them and to make them feel as much at home as possible.
