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The Top 5 Best Places for LGBTQ+ Retirement in France | Queer Money Ep. 620
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- Dec 16, 2025
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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 Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities Fund Get on the path to a fabulous retirement in Portugal or other European countries. Click the link below for more information. Get Yo…