I always dreamed of living in Paris. Once I actually moved to France, I realized another city was a way better fit.

I'm so glad I moved to Lyon, France, instead of Paris. Audrey Bruno Growing up, I always wanted to live in Paris — but I changed my mind after studying abroad there. When I ended up marrying a French man, we decided to move to Lyon instead. There are many things I prefer about Lyon, including the cost of living and location. I fell in love with the idea of Paris at a very early age. I didn't know how I would do it, but I was certain that I'd someday call the City of Lights my home. By 2014,...