Montceau, France

Relocating to France? Be prepared for the gritty reality of Montceau. This former industrial hub is home to Football Club Gueugnonnais, a club that has spent the majority of its history bouncing between the second and third tiers of French football. The city's residents have faced economic hardship, with a steel crisis in the 1980s forcing the club to turn professional. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as evidenced by the club's struggles to gain professional status in the late 1970s. Crime and safety may also be concerns, as the club's historic rivalry with nearby Montceau Bourgogne has led to some tense clashes over the years. If you can handle the gritty realities of this former industrial town, Montceau may be the place for you.