Dudelange, Luxembourg

With a population of just 22,043, Dudelange is hardly the cosmopolitan hub many expats dream of. This small Luxembourgish town was the site of a brutal massacre by French Revolutionary forces in 1794, a grim historical footnote that hints at the bureaucratic headaches and cultural friction newcomers may face. Beyond the steel mills that have long dominated the local economy, Dudelange offers little in the way of excitement or sophistication. For those seeking a quiet, uneventful life in a provincial European setting, this town may suffice - but most adventurous expats would do well to look elsewhere.