The ranking from Drivalia showcases the favorite cities of the French for starting a new life. This study comes at just the right time, right after the back-to-school excitement!
And the result?
Paris is the top choice for relocations, followed by Toulouse and Bordeaux. The rankings continue with Lyon (4th), Lille (5th), Montpellier (6th), Marseille (7th), Rennes (8th), Nantes (9th), and Aix-en-Provence (10th). Excitingly, Le Mans, La Rochelle, and Annecy also made it into the top 20 most sought-after destinations!
Is another wave of Parisians on the way?
However, while many French folks are flocking to the capital, just as many are bidding it farewell! Residents leaving Ile-de-France are mainly heading for the Atlantic coast (from La Rochelle to Bayonne) and the PACA region, each attracting about 16% of movers. The city of Bordeaux alone captures 8% of departures from Paris, followed by Lyon.
on and Toulouse (7% each). The pink city continues to be, and will always be, a victim of its own success... The Grand West takes 3rd place, with the top destinations being Brittany and the Pays de la Loire for 11% of Parisians.