France

Bordeaux

#3 Top 5 cities

Bordeaux is popular for quality of life, atmosphere, and remote work, but it is no longer cheap.

Country overview

Population

265Β 328

Year-round temperatures

Day: 9°C aΕΎ 28°C

Night: 3°C aΕΎ 18°C

Climate

Mild oceanic climate with a relatively gentle winter and warm summer.

Distance to the sea

50 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

7/10

Bordeaux is generally safe, with bicycle and property theft, nightlife disorder, and occasional demonstrations the main practical concerns.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Bordeaux is exposed to Garonne flooding, heatwaves, drought, severe storms, and major wildfire risk in surrounding Gironde.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Strong remote community
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Higher prices