FIRST DAYS OF EUROPE VAN LIFE | Trying TRADITIONAL French Food In Fougères

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  • @jasonallen1532
    @jasonallen1532 18 днів тому +12

    I love listening to you guys speak and watching you guys eat.

  • @lostinthefire936
    @lostinthefire936 19 днів тому +23

    Your universal water connector screws apart the small bit screws out, and the rest of it will fit on

    • @Iamspartacus1
      @Iamspartacus1 18 днів тому +1

      Just about to say😂

    • @ethelmini
      @ethelmini 18 днів тому

      @@Iamspartacus1 Probably not. There's supposed to be a standard based around the British system for pipes on steam engines. The likely ones would be 1/2, 3/4 & 1 inch - which is the bore of the pipe, not the diameter of the threads. If it was a hydraulic coupling there'd be more chance it'd comply, but that looked like push valve tap that was missing its sprinkler head. It could at least as likely be a metric thread, especially in France.

    • @Iamspartacus1
      @Iamspartacus1 18 днів тому +1

      @@ethelmini oh forgot, you lads still go by the imperial and not the metric in certain things.

    • @soul.life.loving
      @soul.life.loving 18 днів тому +1

      @@Iamspartacus1however, some of us girls use metric. I’ll be glad when imperial disappears 🎉

    • @13donstalos
      @13donstalos 9 днів тому

      @@soul.life.loving Jealousy of the Freedom Units is rather common

  • @marciamacías-v5y
    @marciamacías-v5y 19 днів тому +9

    what a lovely place ,well worth a visit.Especially for the dancing goats .🙂For sure that was a turbine you could hear for generating electricity. In catalunya there are quite a few in all the major rivers, they were used to provide power for the mills built alongside ,and now most of the old mill buildings which have been converted to housing get their power from the rivers.can,t get much greener than that.

  • @amedeekingchef6552
    @amedeekingchef6552 18 днів тому +4

    Your lovely voices are back! 🤩

  • @martinjones2397
    @martinjones2397 17 днів тому +1

    We took our 50 year old Vw camper to Italy in August from the Uk didn’t use a single toll road as she’s happy trundling along at 50-55 and it meant we were able to enjoy the best scenery , towns and villages on the back roads.Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.

  • @evelynsutton4411
    @evelynsutton4411 19 днів тому +5

    What a lovely place, and guided tour by our favourite pair! You make everywhere you go magical! Hope you find some warmer weather soon. xx

  • @leonietaylor4227
    @leonietaylor4227 19 днів тому +5

    Cheers you two! Enjoy yerselves,be safe,thanks for sharing your travels with us! ❤❤

  • @AtaleofTattonTug
    @AtaleofTattonTug 18 днів тому +3

    loving your travels - France looks beautiful - thanks for letting us join you

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock 18 днів тому +1

    What beautiful views of French building styles at 13:20 where you feature the walls expanding outward to accomodate extra rooms upstairs. I love the toppling building that didnt fall down for hundreds of years at 13:39 😅

  • @odileismorag8379
    @odileismorag8379 18 днів тому +2

    Oh, my goodness me! Fantastic 😍 Thank you so much indeed for taking us into your stunning journey! Wishing you all the best - from Rio-Brazil 🇧🇷🤓🤗👋

  • @ianeglintine882
    @ianeglintine882 16 днів тому +2

    Great vlog as usual guys....im just back from southern Portugal weathers nice around 19 degrees also popped to Seville in Spain well worth a visit beautiful city.

  • @johandemondt8028
    @johandemondt8028 19 днів тому +6

    I love this older buildings. It's of the have a soul. This new buildings of glass and concrete don't have

    • @anniemac3075
      @anniemac3075 18 днів тому

      @@johandemondt8028
      I agree with you 💯, modern buildings are soul-less shiny blocks. Older construction was solid, characterful & interesting with nooks & crannies & attractive stonework.

  • @kittenandgoat
    @kittenandgoat 12 днів тому

    Be very glad you are there guys - the UK weather forecast for the next week is really bad!

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 12 днів тому

    The Locals.. 😂🤣Lol, I like this place !😁😋😁So epic, oh the French cuisine. Has to be the Best in the World. Happy Travels🙏🙏🌃🌉💛🧡Sunshine & blessings.

  • @dingnextstop
    @dingnextstop 19 днів тому +2

    I loved seeing the little Goats, hens and cats… I to would be in my element there…😊

  • @marlou2411
    @marlou2411 6 днів тому

    Just started following you! Year before last hubby and I did 3 months travelling through France, Spain and Portugal!! Looking forward to seeing your adventures!❤

  • @susanB24F
    @susanB24F 18 днів тому +1

    What a beautiful journey you took us on! We love that you are traveling and taking us along!

  • @natashab2304
    @natashab2304 17 днів тому +1

    Those galettes and crepes look so delicious 😋. Lovely episode - thank you 🥰

  • @colettemccoy2921
    @colettemccoy2921 11 днів тому

    Remember Bemily this is your magical pastries tour 😂❤

  • @lydiaasscher1203
    @lydiaasscher1203 15 днів тому

    You two will have the most fantastic time exploring the peninsula around the Brittany coast. Me and my partner slept in the back of my car all round there and we always think of it as one of the best trips of our lives so far

  • @dax6376
    @dax6376 12 днів тому

    Really enjoying following you guys on your travels. Interesting to see your reactions to Cornwall, knowing so well myself, glad you liked it so much. Looking forward to following you through France, Spain and Portugal.

  • @chrisflint7317spiderandson
    @chrisflint7317spiderandson 16 днів тому +1

    Happy New year to you both all the best from Chris and Ben the dog and hope you have a good one and hope you have a better New year

  • @philipgallagher3234
    @philipgallagher3234 18 днів тому +1

    Fougeers is a lovely small town. We visited in 2001 and again in 2017. The lower village close to the castle is lovely.

  • @eon498
    @eon498 19 днів тому +1

    Happy to see you both,enjoy yourselves,,I know you will anyway,,❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

  • @pilpelet100
    @pilpelet100 18 днів тому +1

    What a great place. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Get somewhere nice and warm!

  • @canalcreations
    @canalcreations 14 днів тому

    lovely stuff. we used to live near fougeres at st mars sur la futaie. we now have a cottage in the woods in LOT (dept 46). if you are heading down there its well worth checking out Rocamadour. A religious pilgrimage city built into the cliffs. safe travels. chris and justine x

  • @yureituesday
    @yureituesday 18 днів тому +1

    That Siamese cat was sizing you up like “am I going to have to fight you too?”

  • @ianhalsall-fox
    @ianhalsall-fox 13 днів тому

    Looks like a lovely place to visit. I would love to go to Brittany.

  • @stephennowicki7158
    @stephennowicki7158 19 днів тому +1

    What a nice video! Thank you. Go to the warmth! 😊

  • @markduke8878
    @markduke8878 18 днів тому

    Thanks for taking us on your journey. Always makes me look at a map and do a bit of reading about your itinerary. Of course deciding to travel over 2000 km in winter in a van to find some sun and warmth is bonkers! But that’s what makes it fun for the rest of us. Enjoy your adventure.

  • @sparsh415
    @sparsh415 18 днів тому

    You two look like your enjoying the Christmas holidays and having a lovely time. It must be lovely knowing you have weeks of fun and adventures ahead of you when most people are battening down the hatches for a few bleak months and the dreaded return to work.

  • @dutchrosetravel
    @dutchrosetravel 17 днів тому

    A nice place to visit is on the border of Portugal (Algarve region) and Spain (city of Ayamonte), in a town called Vila Real de Santo António (Portugal). It is at the Guadiana river. Next to the marina is a Camping spot. Ayamonte is also nice. And this time of the year the weather is usaually great.

  • @naylee
    @naylee 18 днів тому

    Hi guys, the song at 3.23 gets me everytime… I love love love it!!! Benny your music is so great to listen to on the videos. So glad you are getting your cat fix 🐈🐈‍⬛ you seem to be a magnet for cats, they must sense you are both so chilled. Have a great trip. Happy new year 🥰

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650 18 днів тому +1

    It’s a beautiful area but as grey as England. Those crepes looked absolutely delicious! Looking forward to seeing more. Lovely animals.❤️Take care, safe travels and Happy New Year. xxxxx

  • @Improveng1
    @Improveng1 19 днів тому +2

    Nice one guys, crepes looked fantastic 😄😄👍👍

  • @Daytona2
    @Daytona2 18 днів тому

    Love the mustard plaster & wooden beams.
    I guess you've always rushed through Brittany on a mission to find heat and then rushed through to catch a ferry on the way back.
    I wish all the old mills in the UK had dynamos, to mill electricity.

  • @dr.chrismort8448
    @dr.chrismort8448 18 днів тому

    Safe and happy driving in beautiful France. I love the aires. They are so different and very often you can find one within walking distance from a village or town

  • @kevindoidge3211
    @kevindoidge3211 18 днів тому

    Unscrew the small brass adapter and it will reveal the middle size you're looking for. Made the same mistake myself!

  • @EdSmith-wb6lx
    @EdSmith-wb6lx 18 днів тому

    A great start to your trip , looks like you are going to have a great time. love to follow you two neat people around and see lots of places that seem to be off the regular beaten track. So keep us followers with you. Stay safe and well, Ed 40 S OF Vegas

  • @dfree1here
    @dfree1here 18 днів тому +1

    Synchronicity darlings!!! 13+13 bodes well for the trip❣️🙌🏻✨

  • @scottlomas5509
    @scottlomas5509 18 днів тому +1

    Really good episode 😊. Glad you both are having a good time there. 😊

  • @gowiththeflowguy
    @gowiththeflowguy 18 днів тому

    Thank you for taking me on your trip to France! I love the way your channel is growing! All the best to you from the west coast of canada, Bruce

  • @TheoriginalANGEK439
    @TheoriginalANGEK439 18 днів тому

    Stay safe guys. Enjoy your travel. 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️

  • @ghostpepperrides4805
    @ghostpepperrides4805 18 днів тому

    Thank you.

  • @Angryhippo9117
    @Angryhippo9117 19 днів тому +2

    Best to use the A roads (also known as N roads … Route Nationales) …. you see so much more of the real France. Motorways are great for long journeys when you need to get somewhere quickly but can be expensive. Recently drove from Geneva in Switzerland to our home in SW France and the toll fees alone were over 90 euros. Fuel was half that price!
    By the way, lots of cats are feral in France… especially in the countryside. They keep the rodents in check!
    If you’re travelling back anywhere near Pau or Toulouse you’re very welcome to stay with us in a little village in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Plenty of room for the van and Mountain Views.

  • @Merthyr-Dave
    @Merthyr-Dave 18 днів тому

    It's a lovely video again ,you have it all there. But not the sun. Keep warm and enjoy.

  • @petervandevelde-e7n
    @petervandevelde-e7n 15 днів тому

    Best wishes for the new year. Let 2025 bring a lot of love and music!

  • @p--n
    @p--n 18 днів тому

    You could have tried the funnel in the hose under the tap...other end in the tank.

  • @arthurpearson3717
    @arthurpearson3717 15 днів тому

    Have a lovely time love watching ❤ happy new year

  • @gaiabreeze
    @gaiabreeze 18 днів тому

    The crepe maker uses more whole grain in his batter there. Our baker, Gilda is from Quebec, CA his are made on the bug round plate but they come out lighter colored

  • @Esther-rehtsE
    @Esther-rehtsE 18 днів тому

    I completely understand you there; what more could you want with all the animals, beautifull nature, castle...looks like a nice trip, as always actually😂 I'm excited to see what adventures are coming up for you, have fun💖💖💖

  • @RobertSchroeder-f9c
    @RobertSchroeder-f9c 18 днів тому

    Brazil is a great place to visit during the winter months because their weather is summer like at this time of year. In the meantime have a wonderful time regardless.

  • @chrisbolton6659
    @chrisbolton6659 18 днів тому

    those service machines where you get water - make sure to take water from the side without the bar on cos that is the cassette rinse tap. love the vid.

  • @SallyCurrell
    @SallyCurrell 17 днів тому

    Fantastic Fougere. What a beautiful place. Love the castles in France. So much history, and so well preserved.
    Have a great time and enjoy all that lovely food.
    Happy new year xx

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 18 днів тому +1

    Have a great time 😊 Fab Castle 😊👍

  • @racheledmondson4003
    @racheledmondson4003 18 днів тому

    'Cats, birds with afros, goats in trees, massive chickens, great crepes, fantastic castle' 😊😊 Such a fabulous enthusastic list of wonder, seems ripe for a sample in one of your tracks Benny? Great stuff 😊❤

  • @hugovandermeer1566
    @hugovandermeer1566 12 днів тому

    Quite surprised actually as I'd always thought that you're both vegan. No matter you're lovely people and your travels remind me of my travels in the 1960's. Although a very different world then. I love Ben's music, reminds me of Steve Hillage and also early Robert Wyatt. Marvellous. Thank you.❤️

  • @jennymarshall8340
    @jennymarshall8340 18 днів тому

    Love going to places I’ve never been to. Here’s to great adventures!!

  • @spiderkat31
    @spiderkat31 18 днів тому

    My mum lives in Brittany 😊 if you decide to go there I would recommend the valley of the saints, on a clear day is best so you can see for miles around

  • @CarolWhite-il7ki
    @CarolWhite-il7ki 18 днів тому

    Hi do my pancakes creps with vinegar and sugar sometimes other thing's I remember once when I was short of ingredients to make desert.had some of my kids friends at ours. I did pancakes with some syrup on with sliced peaches rolled them up and spiked some icing sugar on . delicious.

  • @annjarvis9300
    @annjarvis9300 18 днів тому

    Awww good luck for warmer weather tc love the oldies 😍😍

  • @AnthonyCarter-g2o
    @AnthonyCarter-g2o 19 днів тому +1

    You used to be able to buy a rubber tap connector with a jubilee clip which fitted everything 😊obviously it was too simple and didn’t generate enough profits .

  • @R0ckMum
    @R0ckMum 18 днів тому

    Go to Santiago and visit the cathedral and Finisterre, rugged coastline amazing scenery.

  • @yureituesday
    @yureituesday 18 днів тому +1

    Merry Christmas

  • @johandemondt8028
    @johandemondt8028 19 днів тому +1

    Beautiful place 😍

  • @isnoo1
    @isnoo1 18 днів тому

    Have just found you both........... looking forward to new adventures

  • @EHKodiak
    @EHKodiak 18 днів тому

    What a wonderful holiday, have a great time!

  • @SueBunnewell
    @SueBunnewell 19 днів тому

    That looked a wonderful place to explore! You two are so adventurous. Love following your vlogs. ❤

  • @scottprewett6860
    @scottprewett6860 18 днів тому

    Thanks love your trips to places that I wouldn't have ever gone to. Keep it up

  • @PhilPage227
    @PhilPage227 18 днів тому

    I love to watch your channel and look forward to further adventures.

  • @keepthemindoccupied6477
    @keepthemindoccupied6477 18 днів тому

    Hi benny and Emily Love watching the videos not sure if someone has said but if you can get some plumbers PTFE tape from a DIY store and wrap the tap threads you should be able to use the bigger adapter ok until you find the correct one hope this helps john

  • @jeanniehyde8090
    @jeanniehyde8090 19 днів тому

    A Ben and Emily new video 🎉🤭💕wow would love to visit there someday, thank you for sharing x

  • @greghilton7797
    @greghilton7797 18 днів тому

    What a place. Hoping youze had a great Chrissie and wishing yaz a very Happy New year.

  • @chrisscott707
    @chrisscott707 19 днів тому

    The brass hose connector looks like a 2 in 1 version. The upper part unscrews from the rest of the connector to reveal another threaded section. Enjoy your travels!! 🚐🚱

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  19 днів тому

      Will have a look! Thanks! 😊

  • @gerryryan1372
    @gerryryan1372 19 днів тому +1

    Hey you 2. Hope ye have had a lovely Christmas 🎄 ❤ xx

  • @Andrea-q5d
    @Andrea-q5d 19 днів тому +1

    Good to see you are enjoying yourselves 👍🏼 safe travels and wishing you both a very happy New Year ❤ xx

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  19 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much! Happy new year to you too!

    • @Andrea-q5d
      @Andrea-q5d 18 днів тому

      @@BenandEmily thank you ❤️ xx

    • @Yodaspirit45
      @Yodaspirit45 16 днів тому

      @@BenandEmily You guys look soooo much happier after selling up and escaping from this Ununited Kingdom of HELL never come back to this SHITHOLE DOOMED country why would you 👌👍

  • @kathyhays9819
    @kathyhays9819 19 днів тому

    Everything is wonderful

  • @MY-OTHER-NARROWBOAT-CHANNEL
    @MY-OTHER-NARROWBOAT-CHANNEL 18 днів тому

    Enjoy you time in Western France the food is great and the colmbage buildings are amazing I lived in Central France near Poitiers for 10 years

  • @beasawade6032
    @beasawade6032 18 днів тому

    That was a lovely vlog , keep warm ,thanks for sharing 🌞🌹❤️

  • @goldpanvanman
    @goldpanvanman 11 днів тому

    Great video ty 😊

  • @darlenemiller847
    @darlenemiller847 18 днів тому

    Thanks For the tour. Enjoyed the animals!
    Be safe and blessings 🙏

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 19 днів тому

    Great vlog guys. Thanks for sharing with us. A lovely place. I hope you enjoyed Christmas 🎄. Happy New year to you both. Looking forward to seeing you next week. Take care and stay safe.😊

  • @RobertSchroeder-f9c
    @RobertSchroeder-f9c 18 днів тому

    When you’ve got a cold you should sleep sitting upright or at least leaning upright so you can breathe easier. I know that it’s a bit of a pain but over a little time you’ll get used to it. Also see if you can get Halls lemon mentholyptus drops and Halls defense drops. The menthollyptus drops are for upper chest congestion and the defense drops are for dry throat and vitamin C. If not try Ricola drops

  • @catherine999
    @catherine999 15 днів тому

    Happy New Year 🥳 Have the best time 💕

  • @sawnagain488
    @sawnagain488 18 днів тому

    You drove very close to my place on route to the castle.
    If you need a place to park up on the way back you can stop here if you want.

  • @simonbiggs9102
    @simonbiggs9102 18 днів тому

    🎊🥳don't think your episodes can get any better 10 out of 10🎉

  • @dizzy63
    @dizzy63 18 днів тому

    ❤ I wanted to wish you two and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sorry it's late but, I have a govt. phone and my data runs out the second of the month so being able to comment is a bit of hit and miss. Love you guys and I miss 😊 Allen too! So, sorry she seems upset with you. Love your trips be it, boat or van. Keep up the awesome videos guys!

  • @jenniferpruden4059
    @jenniferpruden4059 18 днів тому

    Lovely video. Crepes looked delicious, no doubt at some point you will have some more. Enjoy your trip and hope you find some warmer weather. Hope your change of plan works out. Take care and safe🙋👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨❤️🎄🎄🎅

  • @LoneTraveler-nc6rf
    @LoneTraveler-nc6rf 19 днів тому

    What an enchanted journey!

  • @richardjensen6753
    @richardjensen6753 18 днів тому

    Hello from Kansas! Those chickens are Black Crested Polish chickens! Cool chickens and pygmy goats! Thanks!

  • @johntweats3175
    @johntweats3175 18 днів тому

    Guys, ref pipe connector, the brass one looks like one I've got that UNSCREWS into two types !

  • @jackiehanning8808
    @jackiehanning8808 18 днів тому

    Love coming with you on your aventurers thankyou ❤

  • @susannahwhitaker994
    @susannahwhitaker994 18 днів тому

    Loving coming along with you both, wish you a happy and healthy new year 🤗

  • @patriciaallen6478
    @patriciaallen6478 19 днів тому

    Hi both, short and sweet this week, look forward to a longer video next week. Love to you both ❤❤❤❤

  • @amymadden4631
    @amymadden4631 18 днів тому

    What a sweet beautiful town! I will go anywhere to see chickens like those! I hope you find someplace warmer so I can live vicariously. 😅❤❤

  • @patsymartin3634
    @patsymartin3634 19 днів тому

    Beautiful!

  • @carolscarlett3161
    @carolscarlett3161 18 днів тому

    Love You Ben and Emily ❤ xxx

  • @jonlowing7907
    @jonlowing7907 18 днів тому

    You two seem a lot more cheery than you were on the boat. It would appear that you've made the right decision!

  • @andreaamer1183
    @andreaamer1183 18 днів тому

    That was over so quick 😢. Have a great trip 😊 x

  • @effydj92
    @effydj92 18 днів тому

    I hope you guys have had a wonderful Christmas 🎄❤