A tough result for Lyon
While Lyon shines with its economic and tourist appeal, it turns out to be less inviting for those starting their professional journey. This is the observation made by Adobe with its ranking dedicated to the best cities in France to kickstart your professional life. In this game, Lyon doesn't look too bright. The rents here are among the highest in the country for a studio, job opportunities for beginners remain limited, coworking spaces are scarce, and the number of networking events is considered too low. The result: a quality of life score for graduates among the lowest in France.
Lyon shares the bottom of the ranking with Tours, penalized by low salaries and few opportunities, but also with Bordeaux, the dunce of the class.
study. Next up are Strasbourg and Aix-en-Provence, cities where the high cost of living and lack of infrastructure make starting a career a bit tricky.The Best Cities to Get Started
On the flip side, often underestimated cities are really shining. Limoges takes the gold medal and stands out on top thanks to its affordable rents (€14.70/m²), good quality of life, and vibrant networking events. Marseille stands out with the highest number of jobs for beginners per resident and an attractive average salary (€2,520). Following behind are Reims, Le Havre, and Nîmes, which combine financial accessibility and suitable infrastructure for young professionals.
A Data-Driven Methodology
The study meticulously analyzed 40 major French cities, considering 7 criteria such as job opportunities for beginners, average salaries for graduates, rent prices, quality of life, average age of residents, the number of networking events, and the availability of coworking spaces.