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I have been studying French and am wondering whether France would also be a feasible place to move, after completing a bachelor's degree as an international student here (from US) in Canada. I'm majoring in the environmental component of geography and would likely go into green city planning or something similar after. Here's the criteria I'm looking for in a French city. Which city sounds like the best match?
1. It should be a medium-large city; at least a few hundred thousand people or so.
2. There should be a fairly lively fine arts scene (I'm a painter too)
3. The climate should be moderate. I don't like hot weather, as in more than 85 degrees F or so, but don't mind rain. Nearby outdoor opportunities should be available, so greenery and mountains should be nearby.
4. Job/career opportunities should be good for city planners, geographers, etc. (Guessing you guys don't know much about this though).
5. Though France is known to not be vegetarian friendly, it would be a major plus if the city was more accommodating to non-meat eaters.
When you say a "moderate" climate, does that mean you are also averse to the cold? The first city that came to mind based on your criteria was Grenoble, but I'm not sure if it would be too cold for you in the winter.
I have been studying French and am wondering whether France would also be a feasible place to move, after completing a bachelor's degree as an international student here (from US) in Canada. I'm majoring in the environmental component of geography and would likely go into green city planning or something similar after. Here's the criteria I'm looking for in a French city. Which city sounds like the best match?
1. It should be a medium-large city; at least a few hundred thousand people or so.
2. There should be a fairly lively fine arts scene (I'm a painter too)
3. The climate should be moderate. I don't like hot weather, as in more than 85 degrees F or so, but don't mind rain. Nearby outdoor opportunities should be available, so greenery and mountains should be nearby.
4. Job/career opportunities should be good for city planners, geographers, etc. (Guessing you guys don't know much about this though).
5. Though France is known to not be vegetarian friendly, it would be a major plus if the city was more accommodating to non-meat eaters.
Thanks so much!
Someone posted an OP very similar to this in the "World" section. Everyone seems to want a mediterranean climate, a strong arts community, medium-to-large city, affordable housing. In other words: perfection at half the price.
OP, how would you get a work visa for France? Is there a reason you think your skills would be in such demand that home-grown talent couldn't satisfy the demand? Have you thought this through?
I am thinking about Metz in the north, it's very green with plenty of parks, many pedestrians streets, no idea about vegetarianism to be honest... population is around 200000 aprox.
The weater I think is also OK for you as you are Canadian and France is not too hot and not too cold.
The OP just needs to realize that unemployment is very high in France. And, since he needs a visa, he is better off looking somewhere else.
You might as well move to Germany, somewhere along the border, since Metz was suggested and it's close to the German border, and just go to France whenever you like.
I don't really know much about the OP's major, but it sounds like it's something not many folks major in, so there shouldn't be a flood of job applicants, and you are more likely to get a job and a visa.
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