3. Pau
IM Score: 23
Average Cost of Apartment per Square Feet: $208
Meal Cost: $42.87
Being located less than an hour of driving from the Pyrenees, Pau is ideal for those who like mountain climbing and winter sports. You will be also able to enjoy in beautiful landscapes and top French cuisine. The city is considered a perfect fit for people that don’t want to break the bank since the average apartment costs are the lowest considering all other entries on our list of best places to retire in France. As you know, there is always “but..”. Pau’s is the weather, which is rainy and cold with a low number of daily sunshine hours on average.
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