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🏡 Why France Is Becoming Europe’s Next Coliving Hotspot (2025 Guide for Digital Nomads)
- Manuel Gawert
- 15 minutes ago
- 4 min read
From Spain’s & Portugals Boom to France’s Quiet Rise
In the early days of the digital-nomad movement, Spain & Portugal, especially the Canary Islands and coastal towns like Lisbon or Jávea, became the beating heart of Europe’s coliving scene. Spaces like Sun and Co. set the tone for what community-based coliving could be, blending Mediterranean charm with remote-work culture.
Spain and Portugal’s early coliving communities shaped the way we think about work, travel, and connection. Today, as the movement matures, nomads are expanding their horizons, discovering new destinations that combine the same spirit of community with a different cultural flavor.
Enter France - a country that has quietly nurtured a smaller but fast-growing network of colivings, offering diversity, culture, and balance without the nomad crowds.
Why France Makes Sense for Nomads
As the most visited country in the world, France already has world-class infrastructure: reliable transport, excellent healthcare, and high-speed internet almost everywhere, even in remote alpine villages.
Nomads are warmly welcomed here. Many towns and regions are embracing remote work, offering coworking spaces, community projects, and local initiatives to attract international professionals.
France’s central European location makes it easy to reach from anywhere on the continent. From surf coasts to ski towns, vineyards to Mediterranean beaches, the diversity of lifestyle options is unmatched.
The Lifestyle Advantage
Living in France means balance: mornings of focused work followed by café afternoons, weekend hikes, or swims in the sea. The cost of living varies widely, from Riviera luxury to peaceful countryside affordability, making it accessible for every budget and lifestyle.
Add in world-famous cuisine, wine culture, and a deep appreciation for quality of life, and it’s easy to see why France fits the modern-nomad mindset.
The Best Coliving Spaces in France (2025 Overview)
A castle-turned-coliving that blends rural calm, creative energy, and community living. Perfect for those seeking inspiration in history and nature. They’re running themed months in Winter, perfect if you’re a writer or want to learn French for example.
In the highest town of France, Cloud Citadel is home to an international community of nature-loving digital nomads and remote workers.
Combines Mediterranean sunshine with the creative buzz of festivals in Cannes and Monaco. Choose between a retreat-style villa or an urban city hub, both designed for remote work productivity, connection and exploring the South of France.
A large family-owned chalet that turned into mountain coliving in the heart of the Pyrenees mountains. Live in an exceptional setting where everything has been designed to find the perfect balance between work and pleasure. And more in the Normandy or along the Atlantic coast.
France vs. the Traditional Nomad Hubs
Spain and Portugal paved the way for the European coliving movement, but France offers a refreshing balance: modern infrastructure, vibrant culture, and fewer nomad crowds.
Locals are accustomed to tourism but value authentic, long-term connections. This makes it easier for nomads to blend in naturally, rather than feeling like short-term visitors.
And while Lisbon, Tenerife, and Valencia remain iconic, France’s Riviera, Normandy, and Alps now rival them in beauty, comfort, and community spirit, without the same level of saturation.
What Makes France’s Coliving Scene Unique
France doesn’t have a “one-size-fits-all” model. Instead, its coliving scene is a mosaic of experiences: from castles and chalets to seaside villas and countryside-retreats. Each place reflects its region’s culture while sharing a common DNA: community, creativity, and quality of life.
There’s also a growing sense of collaboration between spaces: operators exchanging ideas, cross-promoting, and even planning joint initiatives to strengthen the movement.
For nomads seeking a central European base with inspiration, comfort, and community, France offers the perfect middle ground.
Practical Tips for Digital Nomads in France
💻 Connectivity – Fiber and 5G are widely available, even in many rural areas.
🚆 Transport – The TGV connects most major regions; car-sharing apps make countryside travel easy.
💬 Language – A little French goes a long way! Locals appreciate effort, even simple greetings. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
🏡 Visas – EU citizens can stay freely, and France offers flexible long-stay visas for non-EU nomads.
🌍 Seasonality – Enjoy surf season in the Basque Country, winter sports in the Alps, or year-round sun on the Côte d’Azur.
Conclusion: France’s Moment Has Just Begun
The coliving wave in France is still in its early days but it’s growing with authenticity, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose.
As digital nomads look for meaningful communities and a lifestyle that balances work, culture, and adventure, France stands out as the next great chapter in Europe’s remote-work story.
Whether you’re sipping coffee under palm trees, brainstorming in a château, or snowboarding after your morning stand-up call, France reminds us that remote work is not just about freedom of location, but freedom of lifestyle.
