Hello Janice I am one of your French viewers and I enjoyed the chat. I put a comment on one of your earlier vlogs and it might not have come through. I suggested you try to get involved in local activities, meet local people and practice your French. Generally the town halls have lists of local associations (It might be called "Fontainebleau accueil") you might want to become member of , according to your affinities and areas of interest. If you like outdoors, the forest around Fontainebleau is huge and great for gentle hiking, cycling if it is of any interest for you. With the warmer season, there is quite a lot to see in the département de Seine et Marne where you are : the chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte of course, the town of Meaux the chateau de Courances, Blandy les Tours, the banks of the Seine around Thomery, Moret sur Loing, the Jean Cocteau village of Milly la Forêt, which has a small antique sale on the first sunday of the month starting in March.
Thank you so much for all the suggestions because I am not really sure what is around here. I mean I know what is around here but you know what I mean I’ve not really had a chance to experience what is around here due to the weather. We had about six days of great weather and I had a friend come in to see me so of course that friend wanted to see all of the touristy things that I’ve already seen 5000 times but anyway I am really looking forward to experiencing getting to know my area a little bit better. I don’t hang out with Americans number one that doesn’t interest me at all and I don’t mean that in a bad way but I try to volunteer and there’s so much French around me and then there’s a lot of British around me so most people speak in French sorry most people speak in English. Where I volunteered for the Ukraine people for all the items to go to Poland they all spoke English my stylist speaks French and she’s trying to learn English for me so it’s just fun just really really fun. Now I need some cooperation from the weather. Currently it’s like 42° and raining
Janice, thank you for doing these videos. I am 73, recently widowed and planning another trip to France. Your videos are fun, educational and positive. To the rude Americans commenting on WWII, I would ask them to visit the American cemeteries of both wars and thank the French men and woman who lovingly and respectively care for those properties.
@@JaniceInFrance I will be meeting up with friends in southern France sometime in October. No stops in Paris this time. I would enjoy meeting with you sometime on a future trip . . . enjoy spring in France!
@@kathleenhoffart1633 I will if it ever gets here last Friday we have snow Saturday and Sunday it was cold I think we’ve had one day that was pretty the rest of the day it’s been raining
I moved to Japan for 3 years. You will be fine. People are usually very kind if you at least make an effort. It’s good to see how others live. It puts life into perspective. I love your videos! Keep them coming!
Hi Janice, so happy to have discovered your channel! I like it for a few different reasons. First of course because I love Paris. My husband and I didn’t visit Paris until I was 60 and he was 65. We went twice in one year and then we went back another time. He passed away at 71 in September and oh am I glad that we did that. We both loved it! Second, I love what you’re doing at the young senior age of 70. It’s inspiring and you’re my kind of woman! I also get how much fun it is to look as French as possible while you’re there. It’s definitely nothing against the US. We would get tickled when people mistook took us to be from Paris. I am interested in starting a channel and I would love the media kit from Hannah. Again thank you for being you!
Well if you go back on the video or down in the description box it gives you a email to contact Hannah so you can use that to contact her. Thank you very very much for your kind words and they were very inspiring to me. I’m sorry for your loss of your husband. I too am a widow of almost 10 years. I traveled with my has been quite a bit and one of the places he absolutely hated with France. Go figure!
Hi Janice, I just found you. I subscribed. I was first in Paris in 1955 at the age of 15 with my parents. Been back several times. Rented an apartment in Paris when I was a widow at 50. Bought 1/6 of a chalet in Suisse and had it for 10 years as a widow. This was all before computers, the internet and the cell phone. I used to rent American movies and after a day of living in a foreign culture I would come home and watch American movies and relax in my own culture. Also in those days a phone call cost a fortune. So I was very much on my own. No animals with me either. Still, I loved the experiences I had. I'm coming to Paris this summer and I would love to contact your friend who is a tour guide there. You have a wonderful personality. I admire that you are doing this in your 70ies.
Bonjour Janice. I so love and enjoy how genuine you are….Merci from the US. And yes…. travel gives one a greater perspective in life…..I love your channel….
Well thank you Diana for your kind words and make sure you keep following because the next coffee chat will probably be the first of May. I’m going to try to do one every five weeks
Hi Janice! I’m so glad I found your UA-cam channel! I am loving your videos and think you are very inspirational. I am starting over after a divorce and am studying French again, now in my mid-50s. I look forward to seeing your adventures and hearing your opinions and advice. I hope to one day make it back to France. You can enjoy life at any age/stage and I thank you for being an amazing example of that! Sincerely, Linda
You are one of the sweetest people I’ve ever seen! I do enjoy living my life vicariously through your experiences. Your special in a good way in my opinion!
Thank you Janice! This was really a good conversation. Loved hearing about your dear friend Hannah who seems genuinely kind. Love your little animals so glad they are with you. I like that you shared some comments and addressed them for all of us to hear it straight from you. I am so happy I subscribed to your channel and I look forward to many more in the years to come! Enjoy your forever life! Love your scarf too!!❤️👏
Thank you KAJ that scar gave me hell all day long and it kept coming off it wouldn’t stay tied it was a mess but I was determined that that darn scarf was going to be in my video lol and thank you for your kind words
You have been incredibly brave moving to France on your own. Be proud of yourself! (I'm sure you are!) Don't worry about the mistakes you have made. The important thing is to learn from your experience. Understanding you need to speak French is, in itself, progress. I know plenty of English speaking French residents who haven't come to that realisation. I'm sure you will succeed in learning French.
Yes. Leesa Gee is such a wonderful person when it comes to supporting another human being emotionally! When the whole world seems to be stonewalling me, she does respond to me in a regularly social way without treating me as a pariah. I am grateful to her, and will try my best to help other human beings that are in need of such support!
Thank heavens you are admitting this. I was wondering about it, thinking you were being overly naïve. Many years ago,I too went through what you are now living. Being in a French speaking environment without knowing the language is frustrating and tear-inducing. It took me about 5 years of total immersion to get somewhat comfortable speaking French. Please, please learn the language!
Well I have a lesson two times a week and I’m trying very hard in between doing videos trying to live life cleaning the house etc. etc. etc. thank you Kerri have a great day
I have to say this is one of my favorite videos. I think this is a nice format... just a chat with the women friends. BUT that said, I am glad you were pretty clear about your boundaries, because I think some folks out here might take it more literally. There is another young woman who lives in Paris and she has a UA-cam channel, and she did mention arranging a Meet and Greet, but... in very public spaces. But, such face to face meetings I think are better kept private and to natural friendships that arise, either in person or online. So, good for you for setting boundaries and pfft to any of those rude comments. And hurra, thank you!! As an American living abroad, thank you for speaking out about American rudeness abroad and for the personal losses and destruction that has happened in the two world wars fought here, and the need for respect. We expect guests in our American homes to be respectful of ourselves and our homes, yes? So it is natural that those we are visiting also deserve the same. I don't know why that gets forgotten, but thank you for reminding us. It is a lovely thing to be American, and even nicer to be proud when ones fellow Americans behave in a way that is a credit to the American flag and our country and traditions. 😊💕
I so agree I’m very proud to be an American and I love it when Americans behave the way they should be whether they’re in the states or with their ear or any other country lol thank you so much for your kind words I’m going to be doing these type of chats about every 4 to 5 weeks and the next one’s going to be a little Q&A about people’s comments but I’m also going to talk about me and my move here and my anxiety issues. I hope people can relate
I think you are amazing. Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know and you just have to take the plunge. I am enjoying your adventure and I can’t wait for all your future videos. ❤️❤️❤️
Hello from eastern Canada Janice. I enjoy your videos so very much. You have a very conversational style to your videos that make your viewers feel as though they know you. I am somewhat relieved about your caution today, concerning travellers staying with you personally or feeling as though they can ask you to be someone’s tour guide. I think you handled it very well. Your personal style truly allows people to feel so comfortable with you that I can see some may feel they could ask you to accommodate such favours. Excellent job. I absolutely enjoy your videos as though I were walking with you to grocery or market and sharing conversation along the way. It’s wonderful to share some time with you .Thank You so very much!
Jean, thank you for your kind words. That’s how I wanted it to be and you made me feel really good that I have contact with everyone and it feels like you’re in my living room because that’s exactly what I want it to be like. I had a podcast at one time but I found that having a podcast in a video and doing Scripps in photos etc. was a little bit too much so now I have invented something called the Vlog cast lol
For me I've noticed while traveling to other countries, that there are "vacationers" and "travelers", the latter being the people that take time to learn about the culture and immerse themselves in the local customs. We have been fortunate enough to be able to spend "slow" time in Italy, Paris, Spain, Greece, Mexico and Turkey. We are Americans and I have at times been embarrassed by fellow Americans behavior in other countries, I understand what you are meaning and took no offense. I wish I could learn languages easily, but I have a hearing problem and it's almost impossible for me. I do learn some words and use them, but then if someone speaks to me in their language, I can't understand them. It's been a struggle at times when we travel, but I do notice that if we just try and use a translator app when really needed we do just fine. We've gotten lost and found our way, we've been in small villages and managed to communicate when no one spoke English (except us), it has a lot to do with attitude, stay open and positive, be kind and patient and that is usually what you will receive in return. Janice you are an inspiration and I admire you for taking this leap and living your best life. And you look marvelous too! I can tell you really care about your health, I will be turning 60 in October and I am inspired by you to stay healthy and not give up on knowing that there are many years ahead for me to live my life in joy.
Wow Susanne I thank you so much for your inspiring words! Well if you like taking care of yourself and laughing you were going to very much enjoy my next video next week because I’m doing my first and last video of exercising. It’s just tips to show people they don’t have to do a lot just do a little bit every day
You can never make everyone happy, ugh. I love how you take it in stride and hold onto your opinion. You have always looked chic, but even more so now that you’re living in France! My husband is French and I’ve been learning for 15 years now, it’s really hard! When you don’t live there and use it every day it’s really difficult to progress. Someday we’ll move from Houston and buy a B&B there, I’m counting every minute. In the meanwhile I’ll live vicariously through you. 🥰
@@JaniceInFrance Wow, what a small world! I was raised in Bellaire (in a tiny bungalow with a/c units, that I absolutely loved, when Bellaire wasn’t cool). Whenever you’re on this side of the world I’d be happy to have a coffee with you, or vice versa. Though I completely understand and agree with you separating youtube and your life, I would do the same. You have to be careful and protect yourself. Another investment opportunity which is in France that doesn’t exist in the US is a Viaget (vee-ah-zjay). This is someone that is older that allows someone to buy their home over time, either while they still live in it or while it is free or unlived in. It’s best for people that have time to wait for their investment to “mature”. It could be something great for your daughter! In most cases it’s a win-win for the retiree/owner and for the investor. You might check into it just to see if it’s for you and your daughter. My husband and I have been on the lookout for an unlived in one (they call it “open/libre”) so we can immediately start using it as a b&b or airbnb, then it practically pays for itself hopefully. Anyway, I’m just so proud if you for your bravery and independence!!! Chapeau!(well done) 😘
@@melissalyons6936 I always wanted to live in Belaire. I did not know anything about what you’re telling me about these retiree/owner homes that would be great. My daughter Doesn’t care for France that much she really really likes the UK better lol
Lol, the UK is fantastic as well, your daughter has good taste. I had to laugh because I just remembered that when Gilley’s was big people would call Pasadena “Pasa-get-down-dena, so hilarious! A lot of salt-of-the-earth, big-hearted hard workers come from there. Now we know where you developed your stength-it’s as big as Tx. These days everyone wants to live in Bellaire and West U but it costs $$$$$$. As far as I’m concerned our cute little 3-bedroom bungalow with a/c units was better than any million $ mansion 🥰 My parents divorced and sold the house for $60k and they thought they hit pay dirt. Little did they know they could have sold for $300k 10 years later 🤨 Have your realtor/notaire friend explain all about viaget purchasing options. It’s really interesting even if you don’t chose to find one for yourself. Sending my blessings your way 😘 Melissa
@@melissalyons6936 oh Melisa I loved the Belleair area I had a friend that lived over there in a very small house and it absolutely was just perfect. But I never could find one that we could afford. Those are in the really really really bad poverty days of early marriage lol. I’m not going to buy here in Paris/France because I don’t want to be the one that hast to make sure that everything is kept up. My days of owning a home are over. My daughter lives in Atlanta and she hopes to purchase in another couple of years! Thanks for getting back to me and I love the comment about me being from Texas and there’s where I get my strength. I think there’s a little strength but a lot more hard headedness. Thanks again for writing! ❤️
I just love watching you explain things on daily live, the way how you explain it just the way nice teacher when I was grown up. Viva Janice ! More Vlog please everyday
I will be 70 this August and would love to have the courage to do exactly what you have done!! I live in Ireland and Italy is the place for me , I feel that the Italians are very like us Irish like to think that I would blend in 🙏 even if it was for only 6 months .
Well step-by-step maybe just six months would be what you need to do let’s talk about it and see what we need to do to get you there. I have a course coming out in august let’s be courageous you might be someone that just might need that course
I’m in SC in the US but I love Paris. If I passed you on the street there, I would assume that you’re French. Pretty lady, minimalist makeup, scarf. I’d love to know how you plan to accessorize and when it becomes necessary to purchase skincare and makeup, what you’d like to buy. I’m sure there are products that I’m not even aware of. You did an amazing thing getting yourself moved to another country, but especially amazing with your pets. Appreciate you being a good ‘ambassador’ for the US. Looking forward to all your upcoming videos.
Janice you have inspired me to up level my life agian when I was 23 I moved to Paris not speaking the language, I'm still here after 8 years... lately I've been feeling like I want to relocate to Lisbon. Even if I don't speak the language I'll learn it along the way. Thanks for sharing your journey with us 🥰
I love having discovered you: from an article by Sean Keenan (Irishman) in his magazine I went directly to your "Janice in Paris" on You Tube 😊. Thank goodness he found you! I lived in India for 3 years as a teenager, and though I am now 81 (yes!) you make me feel "enabled" and I love it.❤❤
Well thank you for your kind words Paula and it was a fabulous article that he wrote. He probably gave me a little bit more praise than what I deserve but I certainly enjoyed reading it. He’s a lovely person
Hi Janice, you are so inspiring. I daydream about retiring to France - Paris especially. After visiting I’m enamored and can’t wait to return. I’m 55 and finishing a battle with cancer (yay!) and you inspire me - you’re so active and healthy and able to follow your dreams. We love our home and it’s daunting, but I do dream of moving to France for a myriad of reasons. My son lives in Hungary. If I could get my daughter to move, my husband and I would sell and go!
Well I don’t know how old your daughter is but I guarantee you had I done this years ago I would’ve just upped her and taken her and listen to her bitch and moan and groan for about 34 months but then she would’ve gotten used to it. But at that time I didn’t have a pension or retirement so I couldn’t have moved because I didn’t have any money coming in so I guess it was just as well that I waited when I waited. Leslie what kind of cancer did you have if you don’t mind and if you don’t want to put it here on the comments you can always email me. I’ve battled breast cancer in 2010 unfortunately did not have to have chemo only had a radiation. I hope you’re doing well and if you ever just want to talk about how you feel about this cancer thing. Please feel free to email me
Have enjoyed reading your youtube video. Now with closed captioning, I think that is what you call it, I don't have to wait for Terry to get his laptop to listen to them. I don't have sound on my computer. Love seeing your fur friends prancing around and looking on while you talk.
Yes will my for friends don’t really care with her I’m videoing or not. Sometimes they can be a pain in the rear but if you watch the next video next week it’s about me giving a little first and last exercise class and my animals are all over the place while I’m trying to exercise. But that’s the way real life is right
I lived in Germany 3 1/2 years. Most people speak English, and the signs were pretty easy to figure out, and many in English. I drove while there, I had a little orange VW bug, and I loved it! Your channel is reminding me of a time in my life that I loved!
@@JaniceInFrance I lived in Aschaffenburg Germany. And if you go at Christmas you have to go to Rothenburg, they have such a beautiful Christmas market! I only learned a few words of German the whole time I lived there and I got by just fine. You'll love it!
@@JaniceInFrance that's where my ex husband was assigned. They call them Kaserns. Actually the first two years there we lived on the economy, which means we lived in the German community outside of Aschaffenburg, in a little area called Grossvelheim, hope I got the spelling right. Germany has very nice bike paths and such nice parks for children. And Castles everywhere. I'm excited for you to go!
I am loving following your adventure. Have been in SW France for 2 years from 🇨🇦. I wish you so much success and happiness .. I am sure you will be fine 🙂 Fiona x
I didn’t know English when I moved to USA. I recommend to start watching little kids programs and reading out loud kids books. If you are consistent you will learn. Don’t get discouraged! You are in the right place to learn French.
I agree with your comments about Americans in France. I have seen Americans in Paris being rude and pushy. I allowed an American friend to travel to Paris with me several years ago and she embarrassed me several times. She expected it to be like America.
That’s the bad thing about bringing people over that have never been to Europe you don’t even have a clue but maybe you should read a little bit before you come over I mean that’s the only thing I can think of. I had a friend just come over and he wanted to know where were the 24 hour restaurants and I said we don’t have that ear and he wanted to know where the bacon and egg places were for breakfast and I said we don’t have that here. It was a little bit of a shock for him but he got over it and even wants to come back
From the title of your video, I was worried that you were going to say you regretted moving to France. I was glad to see that that’s not what you meant because I am considering moving to France and I worry that I might change my mind once I get there, I’m still in the planning stages though, so I watch your videos and I enjoy them very much. It’s possible to learn French online. They are free apps that you could access on your own time in addition to your in person French lessons. I’m sure you will pick it up very quickly.
Hi, Janice - Just found your channel. I’m enjoying your videos very much. My first trip to France was when I was 22 (many years ago!); my last trip to Paris was about eight years ago. You’re reminding me how much fun I had. Thank you for sharing your new adventure. Looking forward to many more videos. A bientot! 🌺
Bonjour Jan, my daughter Julie sent me a video because your journey reminded her of me so this afternoon I’ve been binge watching enjoying every video. Thank you. Julie text me back and said we need to go as soon as my right hand is healed from surgery. When I was 72 I moved to Belfast Ireland for almost 6 months then returned the next year with my grandson to visit my friend in Belfast, Carrick on shannon, Galway, Cork and Dublin then over to Scotland. What an amazing blessing for both of us. A couple months later I returned to Carrick on shannon for 3 months. Three years ago I went to Belfast for Christmas for 2 weeks. So loved those chapters and so ready to go back. In 4 months I turn 80 and ready for more travel.
Absolutely traveling is in our blood! I’ve been to Cork, but never Belfast! Tell me more about Belfast… you have piqued my interest! We’re you able to subscribe?
@@JaniceInFrance hi Janice yes I’ve subscribed and clicked on all. Should you go to Ireland I’d see Belfast though it was so much better living there experiencing more than a tour. The friends I’ve made are treasures. Also go to Donegal to visit the cottages decorated per each century built by a priest who acquired help during the famine. We enjoyed the Cliff of Mohr along with Galway in the Republic of Ireland. My grandson & I stayed in a Victorian BNB outside of Galway that we were able to get by bus. So much to see. I loved Israel, Amsterdam and our Viking River Cruise down the Rhine. Oh my just typing all about this makes me want to pack my suitcase and get going 😃👍🥰
Janice , merci for your UA-cam channel I’m following your journey as you too hope someday to move to paris as I know it’s only a dream but I live through your life and I adore you and your precious babies Buster and Kitty 🐈⬛
Bonne journee! I enjoy your videos, please keep them coming. We are about the same age and I look forward to beginning my adventures locally and abrroad. Thanks for sharing.🙂
Fantastic video, Janice. My Mother's name is Janice as well and she was fortunate to travel to and live in other countries when she was younger. I am originally from a little place called Roan Mountain, Tennessee and took 4 years of French in school. I thought you might like to have this little tidbit of information, since you are a Southern girl as well. If you ever feel like you are frustrated with someone in France, you could always say, "Eh bien, bénissez votre cœur." The Southern equivalent to, "Well bless your heart." *winks*
Oh my gosh you have me laughing out loud. I just use that phrase yesterday but I need to know what it’s like in French thank you so very much I’m using this one.
I’m moving to NYC this august with my sister just because we want to. It’s getting more and more real everyday 😮 😂 I’m definitely drawing inspiration from your channel❤
I enjoy your videos! I chimed in on an earlier episode as I found you because my daughter will be going to the American University in Paris for her masters degree next year and I needed to know what it will be like for her to be all "Emily in Paris"..... I really hope that she is more like Janice in France....🤣 She has 2 degrees French and Law. I am grateful that the school has many resources for her. Covid screwed up her semester abroad during her undergrad - her older sister was able to do a semester in Japan which was life changing. 2 of my favorite place in France are Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte - I hope that you have the opportunity to visit this chateau as it was the blue print for Versailles and share it with all of your viewers. Cheers!
I love your honesty and willingness to see your shortcomings and admit that you could learn more. I need a Hannah in my life…she’s brilliant! I’ve just started a UA-cam channel for my Italian home and would love a cute entro and other bits but it’s hard to find a good artist to work with. I’ll definitely reach out to you…thank you 🥰💖🙏🏼
Hello Janice, I thoroughly enjoy all your videos and I’m always looking forward to the next one! Please do not second-guess your decision to move to France because there is no time like the present to make our dreams come true, and as we get older, time is at a premium! I’m a little older than you and I have been to Paris three times for short visits, and I have become a total Francophile! I love the sound of the French language although I only know a few words, and I have never been one to learn a language easily, but I’m sure if I spent more time there, I would pick up a few basic words to help me get through the day. Whenever I’m stressed, I picture myself in Paris on a rainy day, walking with my umbrella near the Eiffel tower or enjoying a glass of wine under an awning on the Champs Élysées. Please know that I am wishing you much success in this new chapter of your life! Stay happy and healthy and continue to follow your heart! You are an inspiration to us all, and please don’t worry if you want to move back to the US. Or somewhere else. To everything, there is a season! Linda :-)
Wow Linda that was a very inspirational paragraph you sent me. It’s kind of funny that you mention being in Paris on a rainy day because I just got through watching midnight in Paris last night and I wrote down all of the different locations that this movie was taken in and I plan on re-creating it and one of them is walking in the rain. Thank you again for your kind words and I do appreciate it
@@JaniceInFrance Dear Janice! How lovely 😊 to see your reply this morning while having my coffee in New Jersey. I, too, have recently watched the movie Midnight in Paris (at least five times, lol), but I have loved the rain in my Paris daydreams for a very long time! Your engaging way of speaking into the camera is charming and I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that I feel like we’re friends! And the fact that you take the time to answer these comments speaks volumes about your sincerity and generosity! Quite frankly, I think you’re amazing! And I just want to say that wherever you go and whatever you do and wherever you choose to live, if a bit of wanderlust kicks in again, you won’t be disappointing your true fans because we love you just the way you are and we will be happy to go along for the ride! 😊 Linda :-)
Kimberly he could have but fortunately I got him to the vet and she took care of him very quickly and he was doing fine within two days. And thank you for watching my videos
The same happened to me in Germany. So I am using Duolingo, free in the internet and I learn easily German. I am quite fluent now! But after all ,the fact you did not speak French well made you to get closer to that friend! That's good!!
I’ve always thought you were quite brave with moving to another country when you can’t speak the language. I’m very envious that you were brave enough to do it anyway. Wishing you all the best from Australia 🥰
Janice, you own your decisions and no one else does, there are details about any decision that will never be clear to others because we don't have all the intricacies that come with any givein decision. Will we sometimes make mistakes in some of our decisions? Of course! When I first came across your video, my question was, Are you really 70? and thought how daring but exciting to do something like this. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos 😊 Looking forward to your travels around France.
Janice, such a great video! Learning the language is so important, it will open more doors for you, as well as bring new and exciting friends into your life. The American Viscountess channel is by a lovely gal who married into the English Aristocracy, she shared in a recent video how she has learned to speak Italian. Excellent tips and tools on how to learn a new language. I hope it is helpful. ☺️
When I get to Fontainebleau....I'll take you out for lunch! If you ever want to come back to Normandy, you are welcome to come and stay (with your dog)! Hannah
Good morning from the U.K. I’ve just discovered you on you tube so catching up with all your news and views and I just love what you say and do . Full admiration to you for doing what you wanted to do . I’m 70 Janice and after retiring from civil service many friends thought I was mad to restart new career with a U.K. charity about a year after . I just couldn’t get on with retirement and lock down didn’t help did it lol. I’m really interested in your smoothies and how you make them sorry if you have already shown this I may come across it later. Meantime any advice on your obvious healthy choices of eating is interesting and motivating . Love your apartment too and your wonderful pets ! Well I love it all Janice so keep going and I’ll be catching up with you having a coffee and chatting back lol Take care xx
Thank you Trish for subscribing to my channel, I’m assuming you did subscribe lol I have a question for you when you said you just discovered me on UA-cam just for curiosity sake do you know how or what you put in or how it popped up? If you are to look into the one where I show my tour of my apartment it shows how I make my smoothie. I agree at seven we just can’t get on the couch and that was the whole reason for starting these videos is to inspire other people 15+ that he keep on going if that’s what you want we can still have dreams. We shouldn’t be sitting here saying what if’s. I’m glad you didn’t and thank you for all the work you did in civil service. My one and only video on exercising will be out tomorrow… It should be a hoot
Janice, I understand you perfectly in your discussion of American comportment abroad. This has nothing to do with not being supportive of America or Americans or shame. I’m a 20th century historian and I have a copy of a handbook published in 1942 by the U.S. military for soldiers stationed in England. The handbook advised soldiers how to be polite, how to be empathetic with what the British had been through since 1939, and how, in effect, to avoid being “an ugly American.” Americans have had an aggressive, boisterous, and somewhat braggart’s reputation in Europe for decades. To advise on such things is not political or unappreciative of being an American. It’s just cultural differences. So get over it everyone. Janice’s advice comes from a long history of similar admonitions!
Even in America before I ask a stranger a question , Ill first say “ Hello , excuse me, can you tell me…..etc, etc. Being polite and gracious should be used regardless of geographical location. 😉
Love your videos! Perhaps we need to kindly remind those rude Americans that we would not have won our independence from British rule if not for the assistance from France!
I don’t think it’s a mistake. I’ve downloaded the app DUO so when I do visit/move there, ppl will see I’m at least making an effort and will hopefully 🤞🏾grant me some grace.
Yes I understand that and people do grant me the grace I need most of the time. I’ve never had anyone be rude to me in fact I have my hairdresser and the one me and that Uber’s with me they’re trying to learn English lol
Excellent video! We are 66YO retired educators. After helping in Ukraine, and discovering Krakow and Gdansk, we will be staying in Tallinn, Estonia for a few weeks. Now, we are thinking of seeing Paris before heading back to Portland. Your thoughts? Is it safe? Would you revisit Paris? Is it walkable? Thank you!!!! Dean & Cindy
I live 45 minutes from Paris and I go there all the time. Yes it’s walkable and it’s lovely and if you get this far, please let me know and I would love to come and have coffee with you guys.
@@JaniceInFrance Hi Janice. We are finalizing our plans; next month is Estonia. I've read that you were a teacher; me too. Now we are retired, although I still teach college composition online. I lived in Atlanta for a bit (1967-70). maps.app.goo.gl/dqpiEoV3vG4YtkuU9. Dean & Cindy
The French respect foreigners if they at least try to speak the language. I’ve never understood people moving to another country and not learning the language first. It must be such a struggle.
I will turn 69 in July this year. I watch your vlogs and admire your love for your animals first and foremost. My only comment please get Buster a harness and not the collar and lead your using to walk him, it's not easy on their neck or throat to tug their little neck, even when your gentle. A cloth body harness is much more comfortable for dogs and you actually have better control, they fit comfortably around there body. Well worth it! I have a 15 yr old Shih Tzu I dearly love, I say this as a lover of animals like you. I also enjoy your outlook on how you live your life, bravo for living your dream of moving to Paris, you are a lovely lady. 🙏🌹💕
The only time he uses that it’s just a walk outside the door to go to the bathroom and then if we take a walk or anything he always has on his harness because he has already started developing problems with his trachea
@@JaniceInFrance He is so precious and dearly loved by you. My boy was rescued from a shelter over a year now has lots of issues too he has become diabetic requires insulin shots now, which I give him twice a day. He is now deaf and has cataracts the vet said due to his diabetes. But he is doing well other than that good appetite chews his vitamins and drinks his water and short walks to the mailbox. He knows how to use the doggie door to backyard, he isn’t suffering. Sleeps on my bed with me. Enjoy your adventures in France 🇫🇷, I love seeing woman in my age group looking beautiful and happy where they are in life. Best wishes Janice from a High Desert California Woman 🇺🇸✌🏻💕
Buster did pretty good kid he did great I was the one worried about more about kitty than anyone. Lester is used to going around with me because he went everywhere with me but kitty nope she didn’t even like getting in the car
I have a steady income with two pensions and my social security. What they mainly look for when you apply for your visa is that you have an income that you can count on at all times. They don’t care about what you have in the bank as far as 401(k)s are $500,000 in the bank they want to know that you have something coming in every month.
Hi Janice, congratulations on making the move… its never too late to chase your dreams. What type of visa do you have that enables you to stay long-term in France?
Having lived in France, Belgium and Latin America for so many years I only once witnesses a rude American. I think we tend to get sensitive and hyper focus on what Americans do or how we dress. Believe me rude people come in all nationalities. Also big cities don’t represent the rest of a country. Small towns in France are not Paris. NYC is not the USA and so on. Living in Texas now and believe me I find people here so kind and polite and I lived in NYC for a long time too and people are more stressed there. Quite a different experience. Your experience depends on you abd what you make of it.
We moved to UT from NC a yr ago . And that was a mistake LOL I couldnt think about moving out of the country and it being a mistake LOL Its a lot of work to move and get resettled some place new . We are getting ready to move to TX soon .BEST OF LUCK TO YOU !!! SHERRY
@@1qwsdc772 Oh my goodness Galveston Texas was my old stomping grounds when I was a kid. I haven’t been there in many years and I’m sure it’s changed but what made you decide to move to Galveston? Yes I believe I’ll stay as long as the French with me.
@@JaniceInFrance Well we are tired of the cold and bad air in UT . Wanting to get back to the beach . We have a son /family in TX ( Sweeny ) We think Galveston will have a lot to offer . Thats funny you stomped around there LOL Im jealous of you living in France ENJOY !!
@@1qwsdc772 Well Galveston is a nice place but it’s going to be very very humid if you’d like that type of weather lol enjoy yourself and don’t be jealous she can always come over here
David Lebovitz, a writer and cookbook author, blogger, youtuber, is an American who has lived in Paris 18 years. His website has a lot of useful information for people who want to explore Paris on their own.
I am dreaming of either Italy or France to stop working for a while and move for a few months rent my apartment and go out there what shall I start with ? Do I rent from here or get there amd start looking for an apartament , it fascinates me the thought but at the same time iI am intimidated by the unknown any input will be APRECIATED THANK YOU
I'm not American, but have lived in the country before. I think the "American" phasing can be changed to "rude tourists" or "rude Americans", because "American" (like French, Indian, any country) implies nationality or ethnicity and that isn't inherently bad while the rude behaviors / actions are and can be changed.
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Hello Janice I am one of your French viewers and I enjoyed the chat. I put a comment on one of your earlier vlogs and it might not have come through. I suggested you try to get involved in local activities, meet local people and practice your French. Generally the town halls have lists of local associations (It might be called "Fontainebleau accueil") you might want to become member of , according to your affinities and areas of interest. If you like outdoors, the forest around Fontainebleau is huge and great for gentle hiking, cycling if it is of any interest for you. With the warmer season, there is quite a lot to see in the département de Seine et Marne where you are : the chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte of course, the town of Meaux the chateau de Courances, Blandy les Tours, the banks of the Seine around Thomery, Moret sur Loing, the Jean Cocteau village of Milly la Forêt, which has a small antique sale on the first sunday of the month starting in March.
Thank you so much for all the suggestions because I am not really sure what is around here. I mean I know what is around here but you know what I mean I’ve not really had a chance to experience what is around here due to the weather. We had about six days of great weather and I had a friend come in to see me so of course that friend wanted to see all of the touristy things that I’ve already seen 5000 times but anyway I am really looking forward to experiencing getting to know my area a little bit better. I don’t hang out with Americans number one that doesn’t interest me at all and I don’t mean that in a bad way but I try to volunteer and there’s so much French around me and then there’s a lot of British around me so most people speak in French sorry most people speak in English. Where I volunteered for the Ukraine people for all the items to go to Poland they all spoke English my stylist speaks French and she’s trying to learn English for me so it’s just fun just really really fun. Now I need some cooperation from the weather. Currently it’s like 42° and raining
Janice, thank you for doing these videos. I am 73, recently widowed and planning another trip to France. Your videos are fun, educational and positive. To the rude Americans commenting on WWII, I would ask them to visit the American cemeteries of both wars and thank the French men and woman who lovingly and respectively care for those properties.
I couldn’t agree with you more Kathleen. So when are you going to be in France are you going to be in Paris and are we going to meet?
@@JaniceInFrance I will be meeting up with friends in southern France sometime in October. No stops in Paris this time. I would enjoy meeting with you sometime on a future trip . . . enjoy spring in France!
@@kathleenhoffart1633 I will if it ever gets here last Friday we have snow Saturday and Sunday it was cold I think we’ve had one day that was pretty the rest of the day it’s been raining
I moved to Japan for 3 years. You will be fine. People are usually very kind if you at least make an effort. It’s good to see how others live. It puts life into perspective. I love your videos! Keep them coming!
Yes I agree with you and thank you for your kind words and I intend to keep them coming lol
I admire you for taking charge of your life and making it what you want! I love your videos.
Thank you Valerie appreciate your kind words
I admire your courage to pursue your dream of moving to Paris. You are awesome!!!
Thank you sugar cookies cube lol
Hi Janice, so happy to have discovered your channel! I like it for a few different reasons. First of course because I love Paris. My husband and I didn’t visit Paris until I was 60 and he was 65. We went twice in one year and then we went back another time. He passed away at 71 in September and oh am I glad that we did that. We both loved it! Second, I love what you’re doing at the young senior age of 70. It’s inspiring and you’re my kind of woman! I also get how much fun it is to look as French as possible while you’re there. It’s definitely nothing against the US. We would get tickled when people mistook took us to be from Paris. I am interested in starting a channel and I would love the media kit from Hannah. Again thank you for being you!
Well if you go back on the video or down in the description box it gives you a email to contact Hannah so you can use that to contact her. Thank you very very much for your kind words and they were very inspiring to me. I’m sorry for your loss of your husband. I too am a widow of almost 10 years. I traveled with my has been quite a bit and one of the places he absolutely hated with France. Go figure!
Hi Janice, I just found you. I subscribed. I was first in Paris in 1955 at the age of 15 with my parents. Been back several times. Rented an apartment in Paris when I was a widow at 50. Bought 1/6 of a chalet in Suisse and had it for 10 years as a widow. This was all before computers, the internet and the cell phone. I used to rent American movies and after a day of living in a foreign culture I would come home and watch American movies and relax in my own culture. Also in those days a phone call cost a fortune. So I was very much on my own. No animals with me either. Still, I loved the experiences I had. I'm coming to Paris this summer and I would love to contact your friend who is a tour guide there. You have a wonderful personality.
I admire that you are doing this in your 70ies.
Thank you so much I love your story
Bonjour Janice. I so love and enjoy how genuine you are….Merci from the US. And yes…. travel gives one a greater perspective in life…..I love your channel….
Well thank you Diana for your kind words and make sure you keep following because the next coffee chat will probably be the first of May. I’m going to try to do one every five weeks
Not keeping up my French language study was one of my biggest life mistakes.
Hi Janice! I’m so glad I found your UA-cam channel! I am loving your videos and think you are very inspirational. I am starting over after a divorce and am studying French again, now in my mid-50s. I look forward to seeing your adventures and hearing your opinions and advice. I hope to one day make it back to France. You can enjoy life at any age/stage and I thank you for being an amazing example of that! Sincerely, Linda
Linda thank you so much for your kind words and I agree yes you can enjoy life and it doesn’t even have to be in France lol
You are one of the sweetest people I’ve ever seen! I do enjoy living my life vicariously through your experiences. Your special in a good way in my opinion!
Pauline thank you for that kindness and your special to me too because you just made my day
Thank you Janice! This was really a good conversation. Loved hearing about your dear friend Hannah who seems genuinely kind. Love your little animals so glad they are with you. I like that you shared some comments and addressed them for all of us to hear it straight from you. I am so happy I subscribed to your channel and I look forward to many more in the years to come! Enjoy your forever life! Love your scarf too!!❤️👏
Thank you KAJ that scar gave me hell all day long and it kept coming off it wouldn’t stay tied it was a mess but I was determined that that darn scarf was going to be in my video lol and thank you for your kind words
You have been incredibly brave moving to France on your own. Be proud of yourself! (I'm sure you are!) Don't worry about the mistakes you have made. The important thing is to learn from your experience. Understanding you need to speak French is, in itself, progress. I know plenty of English speaking French residents who haven't come to that realisation. I'm sure you will succeed in learning French.
Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m trying
Yes. Leesa Gee is such a wonderful person when it comes to supporting another human being emotionally! When the whole world seems to be stonewalling me, she does respond to me in a regularly social way without treating me as a pariah. I am grateful to her, and will try my best to help other human beings that are in need of such support!
Well said
Awwwww thank you Zoe, that is so sweet of you to say.. You are a wonderful person, and I'm glad we have each other to talk to and support one another.
@@Islandgirl4ever2 I do really appreciate how you help and support people, including me.
So sweet. Love hearing all the comments… although I usually read them. Thank you for sharing your ventures!!!🌸
Oh that’s interesting that you read the comments I like that thank you so much
Thank heavens you are admitting this. I was wondering about it, thinking you were being overly naïve. Many years ago,I too went through what you are now living. Being in a French speaking environment without knowing the language is frustrating and tear-inducing. It took me about 5 years of total immersion to get somewhat comfortable speaking French. Please, please learn the language!
Well I have a lesson two times a week and I’m trying very hard in between doing videos trying to live life cleaning the house etc. etc. etc. thank you Kerri have a great day
I have to say this is one of my favorite videos. I think this is a nice format... just a chat with the women friends. BUT that said, I am glad you were pretty clear about your boundaries, because I think some folks out here might take it more literally. There is another young woman who lives in Paris and she has a UA-cam channel, and she did mention arranging a Meet and Greet, but... in very public spaces. But, such face to face meetings I think are better kept private and to natural friendships that arise, either in person or online. So, good for you for setting boundaries and pfft to any of those rude comments. And hurra, thank you!! As an American living abroad, thank you for speaking out about American rudeness abroad and for the personal losses and destruction that has happened in the two world wars fought here, and the need for respect. We expect guests in our American homes to be respectful of ourselves and our homes, yes? So it is natural that those we are visiting also deserve the same. I don't know why that gets forgotten, but thank you for reminding us. It is a lovely thing to be American, and even nicer to be proud when ones fellow Americans behave in a way that is a credit to the American flag and our country and traditions. 😊💕
I so agree I’m very proud to be an American and I love it when Americans behave the way they should be whether they’re in the states or with their ear or any other country lol thank you so much for your kind words I’m going to be doing these type of chats about every 4 to 5 weeks and the next one’s going to be a little Q&A about people’s comments but I’m also going to talk about me and my move here and my anxiety issues. I hope people can relate
@@JaniceInFrance I think people will relate, definitely. It is not easy moving overseas, for sure! 💕
I admire and respect your healthy boundary-setting about strangers visiting and tour-guiding. Bien pour vous!
Thank you I appreciate your kind words
I almost did this too - moved to France. I think it is a lovely, relaxed society. You are indeed an inspiration. Who knows ... 🌹
That’s right who knows. Thank you for your kind words
I really enjoy your videos and how you navigate in your new environment. Great job!
Thank you Sandy
I think you are amazing. Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know and you just have to take the plunge. I am enjoying your adventure and I can’t wait for all your future videos. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you my next one out is going to be about exercise it should be a hoot. A 70-year-old lady giving an exercise class ha ha got a laugh at that
@@JaniceInFrance you go girl! ❤️ Aren’t we all just trying to figure this thing called life out? 😎
@@sharonmcmurrick3853 Sharon I have to agree with you yes we are
Hello from eastern Canada Janice. I enjoy your videos so very much. You have a very conversational style to your videos that make your viewers feel as though they know you. I am somewhat relieved about your caution today, concerning travellers staying with you personally or feeling as though they can ask you to be someone’s tour guide. I think you handled it very well. Your personal style truly allows people to feel so comfortable with you that I can see some may feel they could ask you to accommodate such favours. Excellent job. I absolutely enjoy your videos as though I were walking with you to grocery or market and sharing conversation along the way. It’s wonderful to share some time with you .Thank You so very much!
Jean, thank you for your kind words. That’s how I wanted it to be and you made me feel really good that I have contact with everyone and it feels like you’re in my living room because that’s exactly what I want it to be like. I had a podcast at one time but I found that having a podcast in a video and doing Scripps in photos etc. was a little bit too much so now I have invented something called the Vlog cast lol
For me I've noticed while traveling to other countries, that there are "vacationers" and "travelers", the latter being the people that take time to learn about the culture and immerse themselves in the local customs. We have been fortunate enough to be able to spend "slow" time in Italy, Paris, Spain, Greece, Mexico and Turkey. We are Americans and I have at times been embarrassed by fellow Americans behavior in other countries, I understand what you are meaning and took no offense. I wish I could learn languages easily, but I have a hearing problem and it's almost impossible for me. I do learn some words and use them, but then if someone speaks to me in their language, I can't understand them. It's been a struggle at times when we travel, but I do notice that if we just try and use a translator app when really needed we do just fine. We've gotten lost and found our way, we've been in small villages and managed to communicate when no one spoke English (except us), it has a lot to do with attitude, stay open and positive, be kind and patient and that is usually what you will receive in return. Janice you are an inspiration and I admire you for taking this leap and living your best life. And you look marvelous too! I can tell you really care about your health, I will be turning 60 in October and I am inspired by you to stay healthy and not give up on knowing that there are many years ahead for me to live my life in joy.
Wow Susanne I thank you so much for your inspiring words! Well if you like taking care of yourself and laughing you were going to very much enjoy my next video next week because I’m doing my first and last video of exercising. It’s just tips to show people they don’t have to do a lot just do a little bit every day
Janice, you are doing great 😊🎉
Thank you so much 😀
You can never make everyone happy, ugh. I love how you take it in stride and hold onto your opinion. You have always looked chic, but even more so now that you’re living in France! My husband is French and I’ve been learning for 15 years now, it’s really hard! When you don’t live there and use it every day it’s really difficult to progress. Someday we’ll move from Houston and buy a B&B there, I’m counting every minute. In the meanwhile I’ll live vicariously through you. 🥰
Oh that sounds lovely Melisa. Buying a B&B… What part of Houston are you from I was born and raised in Pasadena
@@JaniceInFrance Wow, what a small world! I was raised in Bellaire (in a tiny bungalow with a/c units, that I absolutely loved, when Bellaire wasn’t cool). Whenever you’re on this side of the world I’d be happy to have a coffee with you, or vice versa. Though I completely understand and agree with you separating youtube and your life, I would do the same. You have to be careful and protect yourself.
Another investment opportunity which is in France that doesn’t exist in the US is a Viaget (vee-ah-zjay). This is someone that is older that allows someone to buy their home over time, either while they still live in it or while it is free or unlived in. It’s best for people that have time to wait for their investment to “mature”. It could be something great for your daughter! In most cases it’s a win-win for the retiree/owner and for the investor. You might check into it just to see if it’s for you and your daughter. My husband and I have been on the lookout for an unlived in one (they call it “open/libre”) so we can immediately start using it as a b&b or airbnb, then it practically pays for itself hopefully. Anyway, I’m just so proud if you for your bravery and independence!!! Chapeau!(well done) 😘
@@melissalyons6936 I always wanted to live in Belaire. I did not know anything about what you’re telling me about these retiree/owner homes that would be great. My daughter Doesn’t care for France that much she really really likes the UK better lol
Lol, the UK is fantastic as well, your daughter has good taste. I had to laugh because I just remembered that when Gilley’s was big people would call Pasadena “Pasa-get-down-dena, so hilarious! A lot of salt-of-the-earth, big-hearted hard workers come from there. Now we know where you developed your stength-it’s as big as Tx.
These days everyone wants to live in Bellaire and West U but it costs $$$$$$. As far as I’m concerned our cute little 3-bedroom bungalow with a/c units was better than any million $ mansion 🥰 My parents divorced and sold the house for $60k and they thought they hit pay dirt. Little did they know they could have sold for $300k 10 years later 🤨
Have your realtor/notaire friend explain all about viaget purchasing options. It’s really interesting even if you don’t chose to find one for yourself. Sending my blessings your way 😘 Melissa
@@melissalyons6936 oh Melisa I loved the Belleair area I had a friend that lived over there in a very small house and it absolutely was just perfect. But I never could find one that we could afford. Those are in the really really really bad poverty days of early marriage lol. I’m not going to buy here in Paris/France because I don’t want to be the one that hast to make sure that everything is kept up. My days of owning a home are over. My daughter lives in Atlanta and she hopes to purchase in another couple of years! Thanks for getting back to me and I love the comment about me being from Texas and there’s where I get my strength. I think there’s a little strength but a lot more hard headedness. Thanks again for writing! ❤️
I just love watching you explain things on daily live, the way how you explain it just the way nice teacher when I was grown up. Viva Janice ! More Vlog please everyday
Thanks for another beautiful video. I loved seeing your precious fur babies.
You’re very welcome thank you Susan
I will be 70 this August and would love to have the courage to do exactly what you have done!! I live in Ireland and Italy is the place for me , I feel that the Italians are very like us Irish like to think that I would blend in 🙏 even if it was for only 6 months .
Well step-by-step maybe just six months would be what you need to do let’s talk about it and see what we need to do to get you there. I have a course coming out in august let’s be courageous you might be someone that just might need that course
Why Italy?
I’m in SC in the US but I love Paris. If I passed you on the street there, I would assume that you’re French. Pretty lady, minimalist makeup, scarf. I’d love to know how you plan to accessorize and when it becomes necessary to purchase skincare and makeup, what you’d like to buy. I’m sure there are products that I’m not even aware of. You did an amazing thing getting yourself moved to another country, but especially amazing with your pets. Appreciate you being a good ‘ambassador’ for the US. Looking forward to all your upcoming videos.
Thank you very much for the nice words of encouragement. Believe it or not, as of now, I wear what I’ve always worn in makeup and that is Clinique.
Bonjour Janice! How lovely this chat was! It is always so good speak with you!!!! I see you in your next video! HAve a lovely weekend!
Thank you Marie my next video is going to be a UA-cam on exercising it should be a hoot
Janice you have inspired me to up level my life agian when I was 23 I moved to Paris not speaking the language, I'm still here after 8 years... lately I've been feeling like I want to relocate to Lisbon. Even if I don't speak the language I'll learn it along the way. Thanks for sharing your journey with us 🥰
You are very welcome and tell me what year plans are if you don’t mind sharing them with me
I love having discovered you: from an article by Sean Keenan (Irishman) in his magazine I went directly to your "Janice in Paris" on You Tube 😊. Thank goodness he found you! I lived in India for 3 years as a teenager, and though I am now 81 (yes!) you make me feel "enabled" and I love it.❤❤
Well thank you for your kind words Paula and it was a fabulous article that he wrote. He probably gave me a little bit more praise than what I deserve but I certainly enjoyed reading it. He’s a lovely person
I lived in Africa for three years
@@JaniceInFrance At what age were you in Africa? And what part?😄
@@paulabowman7737 I lived in Cameroon from 1981-1984
Your fur babies are so sweet like you!
Thank you Pauline those are sweet words!
Hi Janice, you are so inspiring. I daydream about retiring to France - Paris especially. After visiting I’m enamored and can’t wait to return. I’m 55 and finishing a battle with cancer (yay!) and you inspire me - you’re so active and healthy and able to follow your dreams. We love our home and it’s daunting, but I do dream of moving to France for a myriad of reasons. My son lives in Hungary. If I could get my daughter to move, my husband and I would sell and go!
Well I don’t know how old your daughter is but I guarantee you had I done this years ago I would’ve just upped her and taken her and listen to her bitch and moan and groan for about 34 months but then she would’ve gotten used to it. But at that time I didn’t have a pension or retirement so I couldn’t have moved because I didn’t have any money coming in so I guess it was just as well that I waited when I waited. Leslie what kind of cancer did you have if you don’t mind and if you don’t want to put it here on the comments you can always email me. I’ve battled breast cancer in 2010 unfortunately did not have to have chemo only had a radiation. I hope you’re doing well and if you ever just want to talk about how you feel about this cancer thing. Please feel free to email me
Bonjour Janice. I always enjoy your videos. Having breakfast with my sister today, I highly recommended your channel. Your joy is contagious.
Well thank you so much for your kind words and tell your sister I said hello
Have enjoyed reading your youtube video. Now with closed captioning, I think that is what you call it, I don't have to wait for Terry to get his laptop to listen to them. I don't have sound on my computer. Love seeing your fur friends prancing around and looking on while you talk.
Yes will my for friends don’t really care with her I’m videoing or not. Sometimes they can be a pain in the rear but if you watch the next video next week it’s about me giving a little first and last exercise class and my animals are all over the place while I’m trying to exercise. But that’s the way real life is right
I lived in Germany 3 1/2 years. Most people speak English, and the signs were pretty easy to figure out, and many in English. I drove while there, I had a little orange VW bug, and I loved it! Your channel is reminding me of a time in my life that I loved!
Oh my goodness you speak of Germany and I’m going there at Christmas time… Where did you live in Germany
@@JaniceInFrance I lived in Aschaffenburg Germany. And if you go at Christmas you have to go to Rothenburg, they have such a beautiful Christmas market! I only learned a few words of German the whole time I lived there and I got by just fine. You'll love it!
@@ladydi1875 Is that where the military base was?
@@JaniceInFrance that's where my ex husband was assigned. They call them Kaserns. Actually the first two years there we lived on the economy, which means we lived in the German community outside of Aschaffenburg, in a little area called Grossvelheim, hope I got the spelling right. Germany has very nice bike paths and such nice parks for children. And Castles everywhere. I'm excited for you to go!
First time to see your videos. Looking forward to following you along. Sending hugs prayers and kindness with lots of smiles. 💗🙏🏼👍🏼
Thank you so much appreciate your kind words and I’m glad you’re following me Kay
I am loving following your adventure. Have been in SW France for 2 years from 🇨🇦. I wish you so much success and happiness .. I am sure you will be fine 🙂 Fiona x
Thank you Ffione
Bon jour Janice❣️Keep taking French lessons every year, and you’ll get more and more comfortable speaking it❣️🥰💕
I’m trying Katie I appreciate your kind words
I didn’t know English when I moved to USA. I recommend to start watching little kids programs and reading out loud kids books. If you are consistent you will learn. Don’t get discouraged! You are in the right place to learn French.
Thank you Patricia. If you don’t mind telling me where did you move from?
I agree with your comments about Americans in France. I have seen Americans in Paris being rude and pushy. I allowed an American friend to travel to Paris with me several years ago and she embarrassed me several times. She expected it to be like America.
That’s the bad thing about bringing people over that have never been to Europe you don’t even have a clue but maybe you should read a little bit before you come over I mean that’s the only thing I can think of. I had a friend just come over and he wanted to know where were the 24 hour restaurants and I said we don’t have that ear and he wanted to know where the bacon and egg places were for breakfast and I said we don’t have that here. It was a little bit of a shock for him but he got over it and even wants to come back
From the title of your video, I was worried that you were going to say you regretted moving to France. I was glad to see that that’s not what you meant because I am considering moving to France and I worry that I might change my mind once I get there, I’m still in the planning stages though, so I watch your videos and I enjoy them very much. It’s possible to learn French online. They are free apps that you could access on your own time in addition to your in person French lessons. I’m sure you will pick it up very quickly.
Thank you don’t forget to look at my video on resident seeing what you have to do in order to get a visa lol
Hi, Janice - Just found your channel. I’m enjoying your videos very much. My first trip to France was when I was 22 (many years ago!); my last trip to Paris was about eight years ago. You’re reminding me how much fun I had. Thank you for sharing your new adventure. Looking forward to many more videos. A bientot! 🌺
Thanks so much Toby I appreciate it
Merci Janice. I enjoyed your video very much.🥰
Bonjour Jan, my daughter Julie sent me a video because your journey reminded her of me so this afternoon I’ve been binge watching enjoying every video. Thank you. Julie text me back and said we need to go as soon as my right hand is healed from surgery. When I was 72 I moved to Belfast Ireland for almost 6 months then returned the next year with my grandson to visit my friend in Belfast, Carrick on shannon, Galway, Cork and Dublin then over to Scotland. What an amazing blessing for both of us. A couple months later I returned to Carrick on shannon for 3 months. Three years ago I went to Belfast for Christmas for 2 weeks. So loved those chapters and so ready to go back. In 4 months I turn 80 and ready for more travel.
Absolutely traveling is in our blood! I’ve been to Cork, but never Belfast! Tell me more about Belfast… you have piqued my interest! We’re you able to subscribe?
@@JaniceInFrance hi Janice yes I’ve subscribed and clicked on all.
Should you go to Ireland I’d see Belfast though it was so much better living there experiencing more than a tour. The friends I’ve made are treasures.
Also go to Donegal to visit the cottages decorated per each century built by a priest who acquired help during the famine. We enjoyed the Cliff of Mohr along with Galway in the Republic of Ireland. My grandson & I stayed in a Victorian BNB outside of Galway that we were able to get by bus.
So much to see.
I loved Israel, Amsterdam and our Viking River Cruise down the Rhine.
Oh my just typing all about this makes me want to pack my suitcase and get going 😃👍🥰
@@ruthschadler6425 well Ruth maybe you should!
Hi Janice, I like your channel and your journey. Regarding reading labels, there are apps for your phone that will translate languages on the spot.
Yes I have google translate…. If I remember to bring my phone! Lol
Janice , merci for your UA-cam channel I’m following your journey as you too hope someday to move to paris as I know it’s only a dream but I live through your life and I adore you and your precious babies Buster and Kitty 🐈⬛
Thank you Clara
Lol...."all that and a bag of chips"....I haven't heard that frase since I left the Navy!!!.
Well Regina you just never know what’s going to come out of my mouth lol
Bonne journee! I enjoy your videos, please keep them coming. We are about the same age and I look forward to beginning my adventures locally and abrroad. Thanks for sharing.🙂
You’re very welcome Catherine and because you need for your adventures
Eventually it will become easier
I think you are so much fun,love watching you 💖
Thank you and I appreciate your kind words
It’s amazing to have Hannah in your life. What is her UA-cam channel I would love to follow her? Your videos and editing gets better everyday☮️💟💰
She doesn’t have it anymore
She may begin it again when she moves to Paris!
Fantastic video, Janice. My Mother's name is Janice as well and she was fortunate to travel to and live in other countries when she was younger. I am originally from a little place called Roan Mountain, Tennessee and took 4 years of French in school. I thought you might like to have this little tidbit of information, since you are a Southern girl as well. If you ever feel like you are frustrated with someone in France, you could always say, "Eh bien, bénissez votre cœur." The Southern equivalent to, "Well bless your heart." *winks*
Oh my gosh you have me laughing out loud. I just use that phrase yesterday but I need to know what it’s like in French thank you so very much I’m using this one.
I saw just now April 07 you posted and I watched again and again already have 1434 views,. Please keep Vlogs love watch you everyday
Thank you my next one is going to be about exercising that Ought to be a hoot!
You are doing way better than I would be doing.
I’m moving to NYC this august with my sister just because we want to. It’s getting more and more real everyday 😮 😂 I’m definitely drawing inspiration from your channel❤
Oh goodness thank you for your kind words and let me know how your movies going I want to know. Thanks Rebekah have a great day
I enjoy your videos! I chimed in on an earlier episode as I found you because my daughter will be going to the American University in Paris for her masters degree next year and I needed to know what it will be like for her to be all "Emily in Paris"..... I really hope that she is more like Janice in France....🤣 She has 2 degrees French and Law. I am grateful that the school has many resources for her. Covid screwed up her semester abroad during her undergrad - her older sister was able to do a semester in Japan which was life changing. 2 of my favorite place in France are Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte - I hope that you have the opportunity to visit this chateau as it was the blue print for Versailles and share it with all of your viewers. Cheers!
Thank you I’m glad you found my videos to Susan and I plan on going to the château here in Fontainbleau today and do a video for my UA-camrs
I love your honesty and willingness to see your shortcomings and admit that you could learn more.
I need a Hannah in my life…she’s brilliant! I’ve just started a UA-cam channel for my Italian home and would love a cute entro and other bits but it’s hard to find a good artist to work with. I’ll definitely reach out to you…thank you 🥰💖🙏🏼
Hello Janice, I thoroughly enjoy all your videos and I’m always looking forward to the next one! Please do not second-guess your decision to move to France because there is no time like the present to make our dreams come true, and as we get older, time is at a premium! I’m a little older than you and I have been to Paris three times for short visits, and I have become a total Francophile! I love the sound of the French language although I only know a few words, and I have never been one to learn a language easily, but I’m sure if I spent more time there, I would pick up a few basic words to help me get through the day. Whenever I’m stressed, I picture myself in Paris on a rainy day, walking with my umbrella near the Eiffel tower or enjoying a glass of wine under an awning on the Champs Élysées.
Please know that I am wishing you much success in this new chapter of your life! Stay happy and healthy and continue to follow your heart!
You are an inspiration to us all, and please don’t worry if you want to move back to the US. Or somewhere else. To everything, there is a season!
Linda :-)
Wow Linda that was a very inspirational paragraph you sent me. It’s kind of funny that you mention being in Paris on a rainy day because I just got through watching midnight in Paris last night and I wrote down all of the different locations that this movie was taken in and I plan on re-creating it and one of them is walking in the rain. Thank you again for your kind words and I do appreciate it
@@JaniceInFrance Dear Janice! How lovely 😊 to see your reply this morning while having my coffee in New Jersey. I, too, have recently watched the movie Midnight in Paris (at least five times, lol), but I have loved the rain in my Paris daydreams for a very long time! Your engaging way of speaking into the camera is charming and I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that I feel like we’re friends! And the fact that you take the time to answer these comments speaks volumes about your sincerity and generosity! Quite frankly, I think you’re amazing!
And I just want to say that wherever you go and whatever you do and wherever you choose to live, if a bit of wanderlust kicks in again, you won’t be disappointing your true fans because we love you just the way you are and we will be happy to go along for the ride! 😊 Linda :-)
There is nothing better than good manors!
I agree Pauline
They were lovely, artsy n yes very creative.
Well I can’t take credit for the artsy Hannah does all of that but I just do the words part lol
Maybe Buster ingested something in the yard. They are both adorable! Thanks for the videos!
Kimberly he could have but fortunately I got him to the vet and she took care of him very quickly and he was doing fine within two days. And thank you for watching my videos
@@JaniceInFrance thanks for your reply and keep up the great work!
The same happened to me in Germany. So I am using Duolingo, free in the internet and I learn easily German. I am quite fluent now!
But after all ,the fact you did not speak French well made you to get closer to that friend! That's good!!
Yes it was and thank you so much for your kind words and I’m glad that you’ve learned German
A lovely vlog, you actually look French you’re so stylish. Take care. X
Thank you Shirley I hope you enjoy my video that comes out today. I triy to look stylish thank you
I’ve always thought you were quite brave with moving to another country when you can’t speak the language. I’m very envious that you were brave enough to do it anyway. Wishing you all the best from Australia 🥰
Thank you Carroll I do appreciate your kind words. I don’t think Braden is the word that I would describe myself I think determined and hardheaded lol
Janice, you own your decisions and no one else does, there are details about any decision that will never be clear to others because we don't have all the intricacies that come with any givein decision. Will we sometimes make mistakes in some of our decisions? Of course! When I first came across your video, my question was, Are you really 70? and thought how daring but exciting to do something like this. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos 😊 Looking forward to your travels around France.
Thank you so much, and I do appreciate your kind words and I am going to continue my videos
Janice, such a great video! Learning the language is so important, it will open more doors for you, as well as bring new and exciting friends into your life. The American Viscountess channel is by a lovely gal who married into the English Aristocracy, she shared in a recent video how she has learned to speak Italian. Excellent tips and tools on how to learn a new language. I hope it is helpful. ☺️
Re the American Viscountess - her name is Julie Montague - hope this helps
I will definitely give that a shot PJ and thank you for commenting and as usual welcome to my channel
I have a 10 year old Havanese. Buster is so handsome! 😍🥰 I so enjoy your spirit 🤗
Thank you so much I love him so so much
When I get to Fontainebleau....I'll take you out for lunch! If you ever want to come back to Normandy, you are welcome to come and stay (with your dog)! Hannah
Is this for Hannah my editor or for me?
Good morning from the U.K.
I’ve just discovered you on you tube so catching up with all your news and views and I just love what you say and do . Full admiration to you for doing what you wanted to do . I’m 70 Janice and after retiring from civil service many friends thought I was mad to restart new career with a U.K. charity about a year after . I just couldn’t get on with retirement and lock down didn’t help did it lol. I’m really interested in your smoothies and how you make them sorry if you have already shown this I may come across it later. Meantime any advice on your obvious healthy choices of eating is interesting and motivating . Love your apartment too and your wonderful pets ! Well I love it all Janice so keep going and I’ll be catching up with you having a coffee and chatting back lol
Take care xx
Thank you Trish for subscribing to my channel, I’m assuming you did subscribe lol I have a question for you when you said you just discovered me on UA-cam just for curiosity sake do you know how or what you put in or how it popped up?
If you are to look into the one where I show my tour of my apartment it shows how I make my smoothie. I agree at seven we just can’t get on the couch and that was the whole reason for starting these videos is to inspire other people 15+ that he keep on going if that’s what you want we can still have dreams. We shouldn’t be sitting here saying what if’s. I’m glad you didn’t and thank you for all the work you did in civil service. My one and only video on exercising will be out tomorrow… It should be a hoot
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Loved this!!!
Thank you
Janice, I understand you perfectly in your discussion of American comportment abroad. This has nothing to do with not being supportive of America or Americans or shame. I’m a 20th century historian and I have a copy of a handbook published in 1942 by the U.S. military for soldiers stationed in England. The handbook advised soldiers how to be polite, how to be empathetic with what the British had been through since 1939, and how, in effect, to avoid being “an ugly American.” Americans have had an aggressive, boisterous, and somewhat braggart’s reputation in Europe for decades. To advise on such things is not political or unappreciative of being an American. It’s just cultural differences. So get over it everyone. Janice’s advice comes from a long history of similar admonitions!
Wow finally someone got it… Thank you So very much
A true inspiration!
Thank you Celine
Even in America before I ask a stranger a question , Ill first say “ Hello , excuse me, can you tell me…..etc, etc. Being polite and gracious should be used regardless of geographical location. 😉
That’s very polite. I agree it should be used regardless of geographical location
Beautiful :)
Thank you
Google translate with pronounce that works great too....when I was all over Europe
I love google translate Trish thank you
Love your videos! Perhaps we need to kindly remind those rude Americans that we would not have won our independence from British rule if not for the assistance from France!
Oh wow Kristen I love that
I don’t think it’s a mistake. I’ve downloaded the app DUO so when I do visit/move there, ppl will see I’m at least making an effort and will hopefully 🤞🏾grant me some grace.
Yes I understand that and people do grant me the grace I need most of the time. I’ve never had anyone be rude to me in fact I have my hairdresser and the one me and that Uber’s with me they’re trying to learn English lol
Excellent video! We are 66YO retired educators. After helping in Ukraine, and discovering Krakow and Gdansk, we will be staying in Tallinn, Estonia for a few weeks. Now, we are thinking of seeing Paris before heading back to Portland. Your thoughts? Is it safe? Would you revisit Paris? Is it walkable? Thank you!!!! Dean & Cindy
I live 45 minutes from Paris and I go there all the time. Yes it’s walkable and it’s lovely and if you get this far, please let me know and I would love to come and have coffee with you guys.
@@JaniceInFrance Hi Janice. We are finalizing our plans; next month is Estonia. I've read that you were a teacher; me too. Now we are retired, although I still teach college composition online. I lived in Atlanta for a bit (1967-70). maps.app.goo.gl/dqpiEoV3vG4YtkuU9. Dean & Cindy
The negative comments are from narrow people stuck in their dreary suburbs leading their monotone lives.....
The French respect foreigners if they at least try to speak the language.
I’ve never understood people moving to another country and not learning the language first. It must be such a struggle.
I agree Barbara
I have been taking French online classes for 2 years and I’m still struggling 😂
It’s OK we can struggle together Monica
I will turn 69 in July this year. I watch your vlogs and admire your love for your animals first and foremost. My only comment please get Buster a harness and not the collar and lead your using to walk him, it's not easy on their neck or throat to tug their little neck, even when your gentle. A cloth body harness is much more comfortable for dogs and you actually have better control, they fit comfortably around there body. Well worth it! I have a 15 yr old Shih Tzu I dearly love, I say this as a lover of animals like you. I also enjoy your outlook on how you live your life, bravo for living your dream of moving to Paris, you are a lovely lady. 🙏🌹💕
The only time he uses that it’s just a walk outside the door to go to the bathroom and then if we take a walk or anything he always has on his harness because he has already started developing problems with his trachea
@@JaniceInFrance He is so precious and dearly loved by you. My boy was rescued from a shelter over a year now has lots of issues too he has become diabetic requires insulin shots now, which I give him twice a day. He is now deaf and has cataracts the vet said due to his diabetes. But he is doing well other than that good appetite chews his vitamins and drinks his water and short walks to the mailbox. He knows how to use the doggie door to backyard, he isn’t suffering. Sleeps on my bed with me. Enjoy your adventures in France 🇫🇷, I love seeing woman in my age group looking beautiful and happy where they are in life. Best wishes Janice from a High Desert California Woman 🇺🇸✌🏻💕
@@Hummingbirds2023
Thank you!
How did Buster cope with the flight from the states ? He and Kitty are adorable x
Buster did pretty good kid he did great I was the one worried about more about kitty than anyone. Lester is used to going around with me because he went everywhere with me but kitty nope she didn’t even like getting in the car
Edith de Belleville is an amazing lady as a tour guide!
Yes
Hi Janice !
Can we have a pic of the Eiffel tower , please ! 🥰🥰🥰
Are you on FB page?????
Question: If you moved to France on a shoestring budget, and presumably did not bring in a major savings or investment, how did you get residency?
I have a steady income with two pensions and my social security. What they mainly look for when you apply for your visa is that you have an income that you can count on at all times. They don’t care about what you have in the bank as far as 401(k)s are $500,000 in the bank they want to know that you have something coming in every month.
Hi Janice, congratulations on making the move… its never too late to chase your dreams. What type of visa do you have that enables you to stay long-term in France?
I just have a one-year visa I have to go back in October to get my other one hopefully
Having lived in France, Belgium and Latin America for so many years I only once witnesses a rude American. I think we tend to get sensitive and hyper focus on what Americans do or how we dress. Believe me rude people come in all nationalities. Also big cities don’t represent the rest of a country. Small towns in France are not Paris. NYC is not the USA and so on. Living in Texas now and believe me I find people here so kind and polite and I lived in NYC for a long time too and people are more stressed there. Quite a different experience. Your experience depends on you abd what you make of it.
I very much agree with you Elizabeth
you're not in Paris, you're in Fontainebleau that's 2 hrs from Paris! 😉
I’m 45 minutes by train is what I had said
good ....I'm not a fan of paris or france italy or spain are more my thing..☺@@JaniceInFrance
Bonjour! From San Francisco California
Bonjour Kathy thank you for joining me
We moved to UT from NC a yr ago . And that was a mistake LOL I couldnt think about moving out of the country and it being a mistake LOL Its a lot of work to move and get resettled some place new . We are getting ready to move to TX soon .BEST OF LUCK TO YOU !!! SHERRY
Well thank you Sherry and I’m sorry that your movies mistake but maybe Texas will work out. You know I’m a Texas girl where are you moving to?
@@JaniceInFrance We are moving to Galveston TX . Looking forward to it . You think you will stay in PARIS ?
@@1qwsdc772 Oh my goodness Galveston Texas was my old stomping grounds when I was a kid. I haven’t been there in many years and I’m sure it’s changed but what made you decide to move to Galveston? Yes I believe I’ll stay as long as the French with me.
@@JaniceInFrance Well we are tired of the cold and bad air in UT . Wanting to get back to the beach . We have a son /family in TX ( Sweeny ) We think Galveston will have a lot to offer . Thats funny you stomped around there LOL Im jealous of you living in France ENJOY !!
@@1qwsdc772 Well Galveston is a nice place but it’s going to be very very humid if you’d like that type of weather lol enjoy yourself and don’t be jealous she can always come over here
David Lebovitz, a writer and cookbook author, blogger, youtuber, is an American who has lived in Paris 18 years. His website has a lot of useful information for people who want to explore Paris on their own.
Thank you yes I love his UA-cam
I am dreaming of either Italy or France to stop working for a while and move for a few months
rent my apartment and go out there
what shall I start with ?
Do I rent from here or get there amd start looking for an apartament , it fascinates me the thought but at the same time iI am intimidated by the unknown
any input will be APRECIATED
THANK YOU
I would do an Airbnb if it were me
I'm not American, but have lived in the country before. I think the "American" phasing can be changed to "rude tourists" or "rude Americans", because "American" (like French, Indian, any country) implies nationality or ethnicity and that isn't inherently bad while the rude behaviors / actions are and can be changed.
You are absolutely correct thank you very very much. I like your thinking.
You should take a "french for foreigners" class at your local university :)
I don’t have the money for that
@@JaniceInFrance It could be great to crowdfund from your community when you get to that point! :)
@@NeccoWecco I’m not sure what this means can you explain a little more please
Are you on an extended stay visa? If not how are you on a long stay in france?
I’m on a temporary one year visa and I go back in October to apply for a long stay visa
I can't believe someone impose so far as to ask that much of you... to stay in your home or expect you to be their guide. Wow.
They mean well