5. La Rochelle
IM Score: 19
Average Cost of Apartment per Square Feet: $363
Meal Cost: $42.58
While the accommodation isn’t the cheapest, you will be able to wine and dine in La Rochelle for an affordable price. Besides having a rich culture and interesting architecture, the city is often suggested as an ideal base for exploring other parts of France. While the temperatures can be often low, there are plenty of daily sunshine hours and a small amount of rainfall.
