I made the decision to retire to France because the entire country, culture, food, and people appeal to me. But where in France? So many beautiful places. I chose Prades because it is REAL! And by that I mean authentic, quaint and not over-commercialized. Everyday, I marvel at the beauty of my surroundings: mountains, valleys, orchards, rivers. . Nature abounds! Prades is a small town where one can walk to all of the available services: medical practices, grocery stores, boutiques, restaurants, etc. The fact that one walks everywhere results in a strong sense of community. We are not isolated in our homes and cars!