--- title: "France for digital nomads: 24 cities compared (2026)" url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/france description: "France for remote workers: 24 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Lyon (69/100). France has no digital-nom…" dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13) license: CC BY 4.0 --- # France for digital nomads: 24 cities compared (2026) France has 24 cities in the dataset. Lyon scores highest under balanced weights at 69/100. France has no digital-nomad visa. ## Cities in France, ranked | # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Lyon | 69 | 1947 | 73.4 | Gastronomy; Two rivers | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lyon | | 2 | Reims | 69 | 2450 (national estimate) | 89.7 | Champagne houses; Gothic cathedral | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/reims | | 3 | La Rochelle | 69 | 2450 (national estimate) | 69.4 | Old Port towers; Île de Ré by bike | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/la-rochelle | | 4 | Tours | 69 | 2450 (national estimate) | 73.2 | Loire châteaux; Vieux Tours and Place Plumereau | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/tours | | 5 | Toulon | 69 | 2450 (national estimate) | 67.7 | French Navy base; Mont Faron cable car | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/toulon | | 6 | Cannes | 68 | 2450 (national estimate) | 66.6 | Film festival and La Croisette; Îles de Lérins | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/cannes | | 7 | Dijon | 68 | 2450 (national estimate) | 78.1 | Burgundy wine route; Mustard and gastronomy | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/dijon | | 8 | Nice | 68 | 2450 (national estimate) | 61.6 | Riviera beaches; 300 sunny days | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nice | | 9 | Toulouse | 68 | 2510 | 69.1 | Airbus and space industry; Warm climate | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/toulouse | | 10 | Bordeaux | 68 | 2450 (national estimate) | 66.4 | Wine country; Restored riverfront | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bordeaux | | 11 | Marseille | 68 | 2450 (national estimate) | 61.7 | Calanques; Diverse food scene | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/marseille | | 12 | Paris | 68 | 2953 | 64.2 | Museums and food; Métro density | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/paris | | 13 | Montpellier | 68 | 2450 (national estimate) | 62.3 | Youngest big city in France; Beaches nearby | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/montpellier | | 14 | Aix-en-Provence | 68 | 2450 (national estimate) | 59.4 | Cours Mirabeau and fountains; Cézanne's landscapes | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/aix-en-provence | | 15 | Rennes | 68 | 2450 (national estimate) | 56 | Half-timbered old town; Two-line driverless metro | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/rennes | | 16 | Angers | 67 | 2450 (national estimate) | 66.4 | Château and Apocalypse tapestry; Parks and green space | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/angers | | 17 | Grenoble | 67 | 2450 (national estimate) | 54.6 | Mountains on three sides; Tech and research hub | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/grenoble | | 18 | Nantes | 67 | 2305 | 57.4 | Machines de l'île; Tech and creative jobs | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nantes | | 19 | Strasbourg | 67 | 2450 (national estimate) | 76.8 | EU Parliament; Cycling city | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/strasbourg | | 20 | Avignon | 66 | 2450 (national estimate) | 55.5 | Palais des Papes; July theatre festival | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/avignon | | 21 | Annecy | 66 | 2450 (national estimate) | 55.1 | Lake Annecy swimming; Hiking and skiing | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/annecy | | 22 | Biarritz | 66 | 2450 (national estimate) | 46.8 | Grande Plage surf; Basque food | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/biarritz | | 23 | Lille | 65 | 2450 (national estimate) | 79.2 | Eurostar and TGV hub; Big student population | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lille | | 24 | Chamonix | 60 | 2450 (national estimate) | 20 | Mont Blanc and Aiguille du Midi; Skiing and alpinism | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/chamonix | ## National figures shared by every city | Figure | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Homicide rate | 1.33 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 | | Political stability | 64th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 | | Health coverage index | 82/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 | | Life expectancy | 81.9 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 | | Human Development Index | 0.92 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 | | English proficiency | moderate | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 | ## Visas and entry | Passport | Entry rule | | --- | --- | | US | 90 days visa-free | | EU (Germany) | freedom of movement | | UK | 90 days visa-free | Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for France yet. ## Compare - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/lyon-vs-paris - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/marseille-vs-nice - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/bordeaux-vs-lyon - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/lyon-vs-reims ## FAQ ### Is France good for digital nomads? Lyon scores 69/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 148 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. France's 24 cities average 67.4/100. Strongest factors in Lyon: air quality and getting there & around; weakest: climate. ### What is the cheapest city in France for a remote worker? Lyon, at about $1,947 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Paris is the most expensive city-priced option at $2,953. ### Does France have a digital nomad visa? Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport. ### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in France without a visa? US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. ### Which city in France has the fastest internet? Reims, with a measured median download of 89.7 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good. ### How safe is France? France records 1.33 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 64th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats. HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/france