Publish at April 30 2025 Updated April 30 2025
For a long time now, we've been talking about the rural exodus, about people leaving the regions to settle in large urban centers. However, the opposite movement is also taking place, and perhaps even more so in recent years? The covid-19 pandemic prompted some Parisians to move to the regions to abandon their city madness, and, as this report shows, some never returned.
For the most part, these "neo-rurals" come in search of peace and quiet and a sense of purpose in their work. Others also see business opportunities in agriculture and other sectors, as this industry will not disappear: people will always need to be fed. Of course, social uprooting is not easy for those who have lived in the city for a long time, but they quickly find friendships and relationships by integrating into communities. Although uprooting oneself is not always a sign of success, most remain convinced that they have made the right choice, swapping the incessant noise of the city for the calm of the region.
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