If you’re from Bordeaux, you’re in luck, because you’ve got nothing to envy the others: you’re settled in the best city in France! Even though we shouldn’t spread this information too widely (because we don’t want the whole of France to move to Bordeaux), we wanted to reassure you: yes, Bordeaux is exceptional, and yes, Bordeaux is better than Paris! In fact, a recent study by vidaXL highlighted the most promising French cities for those looking to relocate or start a new life. The results are clear: Bordeaux takes first place in the ranking, making it the ideal city to move to!
What is this ranking based on?
To obtain concreteresults , the vidaXL study analyzed 20 French cities across 11 key indicators: proportion of young people, green spaces, sunshine, noise and light levels, average salaries, cost of living, number of activities, crime, Wi-Fi speed, number of restaurants and online interest. This data has been aggregated to create a standardized total score, offering a reliable overview of today’s most attractive cities.
Why does Bordeaux dominate the ranking?
There are many reasons why Bordeaux stands head and shoulders above the rest, and we won’t list them all, as this article is not intended to become a 500-page guide. But here are the criteria that propelled Bordeaux to the top of the ranking. With an overall score of 4.99 out of 5 (almost perfect), Bordeaux beat the capital! This success is due to a rare combination of quality of life, economic dynamism, safety and cultural richness.
Among the most striking criteria:
- Generous sunshine, with 2,040 hours a year, reinforcing its appeal for those seeking a pleasant living environment.
- A reasonable crime rate compared to other cities: in fact, it’s the third lowest in the ranking.
- A national record for restaurants: 1,003 per 100,000 inhabitants.
- A wide range of activities: 494 per 100,000 inhabitants, making Bordeaux a veritable paradise for outings.
- Strong online appeal, with 4,675 searches per 100,000 inhabitants.
And of course, it’s impossible to talk about Bordeaux without mentioning its worldwide reputation for wine, its lively quaysides, its elegant architecture and its accessibility from Paris in just two hours by train.
And what about other cities?
Just behind Bordeaux, Paris comes in second place thanks to its high salaries and young population, despite a higher cost of living. In third place, Lille seduces with its online dynamism and low crime rate.
Ranking :
- Bordeaux
- Paris
- Lille
- Angers
- Strasbourg
- Toulouse
- Lyon
- Nice
- Toulon
- Saint-Étienne
- Reims
- Montpellier
- Marseille
- Rennes
- Villeurbanne
Bordeaux, a winning choice on every level!
Bordeaux combines quality of life, safety, gastronomy and culture like few other cities in France. Its ranking is no accident: the city ticks all the boxes for a successful relocation, whether you’re a young professional, a family or a professional looking for renewal!