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The Top 5 Best Places for LGBTQ+ Retirement in France | Queer Money Ep. 620
Season 10 Episode 620
Affordable, Safe & Fabulous Places for LGBTQ+ Retirement in France - Gay France!
Imagine waking up to fresh baguettes, strolling cobblestone streets hand-in-hand, sipping €4 rosé in the sun—and spending less than you would in most major U.S. cities.
Bienvenue to your Gay Retirement Fantasy: France Edition
In Queer Money Episode 620, we break down the Top 5 French cities and towns for LGBTQ+ Americans looking to retire affordably, safely, and fabulously. We rank each city using our Queer Money Retirement Rating, weighing:
- → Cost of living
- → LGBTQ+ community & visibility
- → Healthcare & infrastructure
- → Visa & residency realities
- → Taxes (yes, we go there)
- → Lifestyle, walkability & culture
From iconic Paris to underrated southern gems, France may be far more attainable—and queer-friendly—than you think.
🌈 Top Takeaways
- ✔ France offers multiple LGBTQ+-friendly retirement options beyond Paris
- ✔ You can live 40–55% cheaper than NYC in several French cities
- ✔ National healthcare + strong infrastructure = real retiree appeal
- ✔ French visas favor retirees with stable passive income
- ✔ Learning some French dramatically improves quality of life
🔗 Resources & Links
📍 Queer Money Retirement Rating Criteria & City Scorecards - 👉 https://queermoneypodcast.com/cities
📊 Map out when, where, and how you can retire - 👉 Happy Gay Retirement Calculator: https://queermoneypodcast.com/hgrcalc
Chapters
- :00:00 Intro
- 01:12 - Paris
- 04:27 - Montpellier
- 06:57 - About France
- 10:16 - Nice
- 12:39 - Lyon
- 14:58 - Hidden Gems
- 18:03 - Toulouse
- 20:35 Outro
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