Other than Paris

[Buckee]

Hello, I am considering maybe moving to France, but before i start to research i need to decide what city i would like to move to . Can anyone tell me what's a good city besides Paris for a 21 year old woman with an education in Interior Design,who's not much of a partier? I love the look of the small French towns, but i don't think they would offer much in the way of jobs. Any advice would be helpful. thanx!

[CanuckAbroad]

I've got no idea about job markets or anything in France, but I've been to Nice, Marseille, Bordeaux, and a few other cities. I've heard Orleans is a nice city.

They all were a lot of fun. How's your French by the way?

[Buckee]

Not sure. Haven't used it in years. I can read a little bit of french,and i remember all the little school phrases (pui j'allez a la toilet sil vous plait? ), but i'm pretty sure that's it. Would you have any idea of the prices of apartments in the cities you mentioned?

[CanuckAbroad]

Pure speculation, but I'd guess for something half decent you're looking at at least 500 Euro monthly. You might find some cheapy rooms that people rent out. They may cost a little less (sometimes more) but usually come furnished.

And you might wanna brush up on your french

[Buckee]

Thanx again for all the info! You've been very helpful. You'll probably hear from me again at some point!

[Deus]

Honfleur is beautiful, St-Malo, Some parts of Rouen, Montpellier..wiothouth counting all the beautiful villages.

[lory]

highly recommend the loire valley. any of the larger towns like blois and tours are amazing. they have everything you want in a french town. have been living here for five months and couldn't be happier anywhere else in france.

[miellavande]

You might like Avignon or Carcassonne. I thought they were great all around.