A new study by the blog Paris Je te Quitte (Paris, I’m leaving you) published on Wednesday names Montpellier as the most desirable place for Parisians wanting to escape the capital. But is it really the best alternative to the Paris rat race? Bordeaux is on the up for employment and city life following years of investment. AFP)So only a short trip away if you start to miss Paris life, you could even commute there and back if you were really committed. In our own study on the best cities for foreigners in France, the western city came out on top of all 13 cities included (including the capital).

Source: The Local January 26, 2017 15:05 UTC