Is the South of France a nice place to live?
Is the South of France a nice place to live?
Falling in love with the South of France is easy – a single trip there and you’ll be sucked into the magic of the French Riviera. From busy to peaceful towns and contemporary to authentic homes, there’s something for everyone here, all under the haze of sun-soaked days and a lust worthy lifestyle.
Is Paris in northern or southern France?
Paris is located in northern central France, in a north-bending arc of the river Seine whose crest includes two islands, the Île Saint-Louis and the larger Île de la Cité, which form the oldest part of the city.
Who visits France the most?
Statistics
| Rank | Country or territory | Number of tourists |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EU28 | 68,436,000 |
| 2 | Switzerland | 6,200,000 |
| 3 | United States | 3,169,000 |
| 4 | China | 1,661,000 |
Why is south of France so popular?
The south of France is well known for its bling lifestyle, and places such as Antibes, Cannes and St Tropez are sailing hubs for the world’s mega-yachts and their owners and guests. The parties are legendary, the clubs have a guest list that you’d be lucky to crack and the summer is hot, in every sense of the word.
Where do most English live in France?
Paris
There are over 200,000 British expats living in France, with the Ile-de-France region, which includes Paris, being the most popular place for them to live, with over 20,000 Brits residing there. The modern translation for the region is ‘Island of France’ and it’s easy to see why.
Why do we say South of France?
People just call it the South of France in English because that is the way that the southernmost region of France, where people like to take their holidays, is generally called. In France we just call it le Midi or le Sud.