Le Figaro has ranked the most pleasant neighborhoods in Los Angeles County for French expatriates heading out to conquer the West. 60,000 French people, according to consulate estimates, have taken up residence in the sprawling Californian megalopolis.

We screened them on the basis of 26 criteria grouped into eight main categories: security, environment, standard of living, mobility, education, health, leisure and even real estate. Alongside the most famous areas such as Beverly Hills, Hollywood or Venice, we have highlighted these rare gems.