Clermont is a mountain city with inconvenient transportation, and the reputation of the second largest university in China has deteriorated because of selling diplomas;
The University of Alsace is located in two cities, Colmar and Miluz. It is close to German and far from Paris. Moreover, it is very cold in winter and there are not many domestic students.
Le havre and Le Mans will do. Le Mans is closer to Paris, and the Le Mans motor endurance race makes the city more active.