Angers at the top of a national ranking for its quality of life

Angers is ranked at the first place in the category of cities from 250 000 to 500 000 inhabitants by the national weekly magazine L'Express which has dedicated its last issue (june 2nd) to the most dynamic french cities. In this annual ranking, the city is distinguished for its quality of life. But Angers is also ranked first for its security and its solidarity and second in terms of education.

"With 5 000 ha of natural zones, parks and gardens, Angers has nothing to prove anymore", points out the web site of Angers. The solidarity is studied according to the housing and the social mixity. And the magazine concludes that in these fields, Angers " doesn't fear anybody. This must can attract companies".

The ranking was established from seven criterias of which security and durable and united city. "This ranking is a recognition of the city and its qualities", says Jean-Claude Antonini, mayor.