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 EditionIn 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 & cultureFrom 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/hgrcalcChapters:00:00 Intro01:12 - Paris 04:27 - Montpellier06:57 - About France10:16 - Nice12:39 - Lyon14:58 - Hidden Gems18:03 - Toulouse20:35 OutroMentioned in this episode:Ready to retire where you can be yourself... fully?Learn more about the Portugal Golden Opportunites Fund with OptimizeGet Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!