I spent a short weekend in Préfailles a small village by the Atlantic ocean where my extended family occupies over 50 houses (mainly in the summer). It's always a pleasure to meet up with my aunts, uncles, cousins, etc because we are all very different and yet we all appreciate each other. The sea was a bit rough but quite warm (19°) for someone who is used to cold showers every morning. It's strange how you can get attached to a place just because you are used to going there. Although the village is nice and the coast is picturesque there are certainly more beautiful or wild places in France. And yet there is no doubt that I have a strong attachment to this place. Theoretically I could imagine retiring here (don't tell my wife). The only other realistic options for my retirement (in France) would be Ardèche (but that might cause some family tension) or Paris (but I do increasingly resent living in a big city). I'm sure I may have to consider other countries too at some point...
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