For the fourth year in a row, France has been ranked first in International Living’s quality of life index, which aims to provide Americans with an idea of the best destinations for expatriates in the world. Besides its exceptional health services and low crime levels, France is praised for its cultural edge, in which the small things in life all add to France’s charm.
A country of exceptional beauty, its pristine streets, splendid architecture and charming cafés all contribute to the fine, distinctive aesthetic qualities that France as a country takes great pride in. What’s more, the very essence of life itself is to be savored according to the editor of the publication, who cites the relaxed and sociable attitude of the French as a great reason for living there – ordinary pleasures such as food and drink are to be enjoyed… slowly.�