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French Richest Cities : Methodology and DatasetDescription of ISF/IFI (tax on real estate wealth by territorial community)15 Richest Cities In France With Paris (2023)15. Monaco – 694 taxpayers14. Strasbourg – 711 taxpayers13. Rueil-Malmaison – 734 taxpayers12. Saint Maur des Fossés – 744 taxpayers11. Aix en Provence – 941 taxpayers10 Richest Cities In France (2023)10. Nantes – 985 taxpayers9. Toulouse – 1,225 taxpayers8. Nice – 1,281 taxpayers7. Versailles – 1,366 taxpayers6. Marseille – 1,536 taxpayers5. Bordeaux – 1,707 taxpayers4. Boulogne-Billancourt – 1,995 taxpayers3. Lyon – 2,198 taxpayers2. Neuilly Sur Seine – 3,713 taxpayers1. Paris (all arrondissements) – 39,911 taxpayersTop 10 Richest Cities In France (Without Paris and Île-de-France region excluded)Top 10 Richest Departments In France (With Paris)What is the wealthiest part of France?Where do the rich live in south of France?Where do the richest in France live?Post Updated :– September 11, 2023 : add photos of cities; add internal linking.
Bonjour bonjour les amis,
Today I’m going to tell you about an interesting subject that interests many French people (and foreigners) :
Where are the richest cities and places in France?
Where do the rich french people live?
I based myself on the official data of the government agency “INSEE” : The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies in France
And I he learned some interesting things about the rich in France ! 🙂
— Louise
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French Richest Cities : Methodology and DatasetMy ranking of richest places in France is based on a dataset from the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty (FR : Ministère de l’Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle et numérique).
The dataset concerns the 2021 French tax on real estate wealth by territorial community :
Impôt de Solidarité sur la Fortune – ISF (in French). Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière – IFI Description of ISF/IFI (tax on real estate wealth by territorial community)For each city and place of more than 20,000 habitants with more than 50 taxpayers liable for the solidarity tax on wealth (ISF) or the tax on real estate wealth (IFI), you can find out the :
number of ISF/IFI taxpayers erage wealth (FR : patrimoine) erage contribution (FR : impôts) by region, department and city of FranceI’m choosing to present you the richest cities in France ranked by number of ISF taxpayers :
15 Richest Cities In France With Paris (2023)Top 15 of the richest cities and places in France based on the number of ISF taxpayers, from the higher to lowest :
15. Monaco – 694 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Department: Alpes-Maritimes Number of taxpayers (ISF): 694 Average wealth (€) : 3,821,046 € Average contribution (€) : 27,026 € Description: A tiny city-state on the French Riviera, Monaco is known for its lish lifestyle, luxury casinos, and as a playground for the rich and famous. 14. Strasbourg – 711 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Grand Est (Alsace) Department: Bas-Rhin Number of taxpayers (ISF): 711 Average wealth (€) : 2,376,319 € Average contribution (€) : 9,950 € Description: Located on the border with Germany, Strasbourg is a culturally rich place with a mix of French and German influences. It is known for its stunning cathedral, historic center, and as the home of several European institutions. 13. Rueil-Malmaison – 734 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Île-de-France Department: Hauts-de-Seine Number of taxpayers (ISF): 734 Average wealth (€) : 2,193,654 € Average contribution (€) : 8,267 € Description: An upscale suburb located west of Paris, Rueil-Malmaison is home to many successful professionals and offers numerous parks and recreational activities. 12. Saint Maur des Fossés – 744 taxpayers Category: Richest city in France Region: Île-de-France Department: Val-de-Marne Number of taxpayers (ISF): 744 Average wealth (€) : 2,226,866 € Average contribution (€) : 9,098 € Description: A picturesque suburb located southeast of Paris, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is known for its beautiful parks, historic chateaus, and affluent residents. 11. Aix en Provence – 941 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) Department: Bouches-du-Rhône Number of taxpayers (ISF): 941 Average wealth (€) : 2,238,380 € Average contribution (€) : 9,219 € Description: A charming place in the south of France, Aix-en-Provence is known for its stunning architecture, historic fountains, and thriving arts scene.
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10. Nantes – 985 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Pays de la Loire Department: Loire-Atlantique Number of taxpayers (ISF): 985 Average wealth (€) : 2,263,115 € Average contribution (€) : 9,294 € Description: A thriving city located in western France, Nantes is known for its rich history, beautiful parks, and growing technology sector. 9. Toulouse – 1,225 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Occitanie Department: Haute-Garonne Number of taxpayers (ISF): 1,225 Average wealth (€) : 2,254,577 € Average contribution (€) : 8,989 € Description: The fourth-largest city in France, Toulouse is a major center for aerospace, technology, and research. It is also known for its picturesque historic center and vibrant student population. 8. Nice – 1,281 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) Department: Alpes-Maritimes Number of taxpayers (ISF): 1,281 Average wealth (€) : 2,229,664 € Average contribution (€) : 9,401 € Description: Located on the French Riviera, Nice is a popular vacation spot known for its stunning beaches, beautiful architecture, and vibrant arts scene. Visiting Nice : My 16 Best Bars In Nice My 11 Best Ice Cream In Nice My 13 Best Seafood Restaurants In Nice My 13 Best Italian Restaurants In Nice My 13 Best BAKERY In Nice My 12 Best SUSHI In Nice My 19 Best cafes in Nice My 17 Best breakfast in Nice My 17 Best Brunch In Nice 7. Versailles – 1,366 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Île-de-France Department: Yvelines Number of taxpayers (ISF): 1,366 Average wealth (€) : 2,294,023 € Average contribution (€) : 9,001 € Description: Famous for its opulent palace and gardens, Versailles is a wealthy suburb located southwest of Paris. The place is steeped in history and is a popular tourist destination. 6. Marseille – 1,536 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) Department: Bouches-du-Rhône Number of taxpayers (ISF): 1,536 Average wealth (€) : 2,235,122 € Average contribution (€) : 8,919 € Description: A diverse and bustling port place on the Mediterranean coast, Marseille is the second-largest city in France. It is known for its rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and stunning coastline. 5. Bordeaux – 1,707 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine Department: Gironde Number of taxpayers (ISF): 1,707 Average wealth (€) : 2,325,970 € Average contribution (€) : 10,089 € Description: A beautiful port city located on the Garonne River in southwestern France, Bordeaux is known for its world-class wines and stunning architecture, making it a popular tourist destination. Visiting Bordeaux My 13 Best Oysters in Bordeaux My 12 Best Wineries In Bordeaux My 13 Best Bakery In Bordeaux 4. Boulogne-Billancourt – 1,995 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Île-de-France Department: Hauts-de-Seine Number of taxpayers (ISF): 1,995 Average wealth (€) : 2,298,803 € Average contribution (€) : 9,235 € Description: A well-off suburb located southwest of Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt is home to many successful professionals and boasts numerous parks and green spaces. 3. Lyon – 2,198 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Department: Rhône Number of taxpayers (ISF): 2,198 Average wealth (€) : 2,400,918 € Average contribution (€) : 9,577 € Description: France’s third-largest city, Lyon is known for its rich history, gastronomy, and vibrant cultural scene. It is also a major business and industrial center.
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2. Neuilly Sur Seine – 3,713 taxpayers
Category: Richest city in France Region: Île-de-France Department: Hauts-de-Seine Number of taxpayers (ISF): 3,713 Average wealth (€) : 2,863,305 € Average contribution (€) : 13,507 € Description: A posh suburb located just west of Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine is known for its affluent residents and beautiful parks. Many successful business people, celebrities, and politicians reside here. 1. Paris (all arrondissements) – 39,911 taxpayers
Paris is divided in 20 arrondissements (districts or boroughs in English).
We he ISF datas for each arrondissement but we preferred agglomerate all data in 1 city : Paris.
Without surprise, Paris is the richest city in France with 39,911 ISF taxpayers !
Category: Richest city in France Region: Île-de-France Department: Paris Number of taxpayers (ISF): 39,911 Average wealth (€) : 2,519,266 € Average contribution (€) : 11,205 € Description: Paris, the capital of France, is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. Known as the “City of Light” (FR: Ville des Lumières) it boasts iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum. Paris attracts millions of tourists each year, making it one of the most visited cities in the world. Visiting Paris My 15 Best Croque Monsieur In Paris My 15 Best Breakfasts in Latin Quarter, Paris My 16 Best Restaurants In Paris Latin Quarter My 15 Best Restaurant In Paris With View Of Eiffel Tower 7 Impressionist Museums In Paris You Must See (And Around) My 15 Best Restaurants In Pigalle Paris My Top 6 Best Cafes In Latin Quarter Paris My 15 French Quotes About Paris (Instagram Ideas) My 41 French Quotes About Eiffel Tower (Instagram Captions)Top 10 Richest Cities In France (Without Paris and Île-de-France region excluded)
Note the overrepresentation of the city of Paris (capital of France) and the Île-de-France region.
That’s why it is interesting to select 10 richest cities outside Paris and Île-de-France to see where are the riches in others regions of France :
Lyon – Rhône – Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (3,198 taxpayers) Marseille – Bouches-du-Rhône – Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) (2,657 taxpayers) Toulouse – Haute-Garonne – Occitanie (2,347 taxpayers) Nice – Alpes-Maritimes – Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) (1,989 taxpayers) Nantes – Loire-Atlantique – Pays de la Loire (1,802 taxpayers) Strasbourg – Bas-Rhin – Grand Est (1,690 taxpayers) Montpellier – Hérault – Occitanie (1,521 taxpayers) Bordeaux – Gironde – Nouvelle-Aquitaine (1,493 taxpayers) Lille – Nord – Hauts-de-France (1,468 taxpayers) Rennes – Ille-et-Vilaine – Brittany (1,282 taxpayers) Top 10 Richest Departments In France (With Paris)Based on the numbers of ISF taxpayers, the 10 richest departments in France are :
Paris – Île-de-France (39,911 taxpayers) Hauts-de-Seine – Île-de-France (12,559 taxpayers) Rhône – Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (2,975 taxpayers) Bouches-du-Rhône – Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) (2,803 taxpayers) Gironde – Nouvelle-Aquitaine (2,769 taxpayers) Alpes-Maritimes – Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) (3,967 taxpayers) Yvelines – Île-de-France (3,158 taxpayers) Val-de-Marne – Île-de-France (3,168 taxpayers) Pyrénées-Atlantiques – Nouvelle-Aquitaine (826 taxpayers) Loire-Atlantique – Pays de la Loire (1,180 taxpayers)People also ask about richest cities in France :
What is the wealthiest part of France?The wealthiest part of France is the city of Paris (center) and its 18 arrondissements (districts) with 39,911 taxpayers of ISF /IFI tax = tax on real estate wealth by territorial community (source: INSEE).
Moreover, the region of Paris, named Île-de-France is also the richest region of France with 59,650 taxpayers, ahead of the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) with “only” 8,195 taxpayers !
Please read above the complete list of richest places in France.
Where do the rich live in south of France?The rich live in South of France in region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) with 8,195 taxpayers of ISF /IFI tax = tax on real estate wealth by territorial community (source: INSEE).
And specifically in the richest cities in South of France of PACA (French riviera) :
Marseille – Bouches-du-Rhône (1,536 taxpayers) Nice – Alpes-Maritimes (1,281 taxpayers) Aix-en-Provence – Bouches-du-Rhône (941 taxpayers) Monaco – Alpes-Maritimes (694 taxpayers) Cannes – Alpes-Maritimes (664 taxpayers) Antibes – Alpes-Maritimes (430 taxpayers)Please read above the complete list of richest cities in France.
Where do the richest in France live?The richest in France live in these departments according official source of INSEE:
Paris (city center) and its 18 arrondissements (districts) with 39,911 taxpayers of ISF/IDI (tax on real estate wealth by territorial community (source: INSEE). Alpes-Maritimes – 3,967 taxpayers Val de Marne – 3,168 taxpayers Yvelines – 3,158 taxpayers Rhône – 2,975 taxpayersPlease read above the complete list of richest places in France.
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