Nyons, France

Capital City

With a population of just 6,816, Nyons is a sleepy sub-prefecture in southeastern France that offers a slower, more bureaucratic pace of life. The city's olives may have a Protected Designation of Origin, but the trade-off is a persistent headache of navigating local administration. Situated around 70 km south of the Drôme department's capital Valence, Nyons is an isolated outpost, 45 km north-east of the nearest major city Orange. This remote location is best suited for those seeking a tranquil, pastoral existence far from the stresses of urban living.