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

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  • @boatcaradventures
    @boatcaradventures 11 днів тому

    Lol I remembered watching you in the narrow boat 😂 ❤

  • @danielhylton4675
    @danielhylton4675 21 день тому +1

    I saw the cars flyin by on the highway......is he drivin like grandma??? 🤣🤣

  • @colettemccoy2921
    @colettemccoy2921 25 днів тому +1

    Remember Bemily this is your magical pastries tour 😂❤

  • @kittenandgoat
    @kittenandgoat 26 днів тому +1

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

  • @lostinthefire936
    @lostinthefire936 Місяць тому +24

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

    • @Iamspartacus1
      @Iamspartacus1 Місяць тому +1

      Just about to say😂

    • @ethelmini
      @ethelmini Місяць 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 Місяць 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 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @13donstalos
      @13donstalos 24 дні тому

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

  • @ianhalsall-fox
    @ianhalsall-fox 27 днів тому +1

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

  • @dax6376
    @dax6376 26 днів тому +1

    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.

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound 26 днів тому +1

    Ya gotta come to Detroit, you two! ❤

  • @jasonallen1532
    @jasonallen1532 Місяць тому +12

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

  • @martinjones2397
    @martinjones2397 Місяць тому +2

    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.

  • @ianeglintine882
    @ianeglintine882 Місяць тому +3

    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.

  • @canalcreations
    @canalcreations 29 днів тому +1

    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

  • @lydiaasscher1203
    @lydiaasscher1203 29 днів тому +1

    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

  • @hugovandermeer1566
    @hugovandermeer1566 27 днів тому +1

    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.❤️

  • @marciamacías-v5y
    @marciamacías-v5y Місяць 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.

  • @sawnagain488
    @sawnagain488 Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 27 днів тому +1

    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.

  • @AtaleofTattonTug
    @AtaleofTattonTug Місяць тому +4

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

  • @marlou2411
    @marlou2411 20 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!❤

  • @dutchrosetravel
    @dutchrosetravel Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @amedeekingchef6552
    @amedeekingchef6552 Місяць тому +5

    Your lovely voices are back! 🤩

  • @JL1308
    @JL1308 Місяць тому +1

    I was thinking about little Alan as I watched this and thought: she’d never cope with this lifestyle. I do think that she’s better off with Emily’s mum.

  • @natashab2304
    @natashab2304 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @chrisflint7317spiderandson
    @chrisflint7317spiderandson Місяць тому +2

    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

  • @kevindoidge3211
    @kevindoidge3211 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @odileismorag8379
    @odileismorag8379 Місяць тому +3

    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 🇧🇷🤓🤗👋

  • @petervandevelde-e7n
    @petervandevelde-e7n 29 днів тому +1

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

  • @benwetselaar6621
    @benwetselaar6621 Місяць тому +1

    You're hose fitting, I'm sure you can unscrew the top part and that will give the next size up .....love your videos .....(Ben 🇦🇺in Tasmania)

  • @arthurpearson3717
    @arthurpearson3717 Місяць тому +1

    Have a lovely time love watching ❤ happy new year

  • @markduke8878
    @markduke8878 Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @dr.chrismort8448
    @dr.chrismort8448 Місяць тому +1

    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

  • @catherine999
    @catherine999 Місяць тому +1

    Happy New Year 🥳 Have the best time 💕

  • @leonietaylor4227
    @leonietaylor4227 Місяць тому +5

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

  • @SallyCurrell
    @SallyCurrell Місяць тому +1

    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

  • @ghostpepperrides4805
    @ghostpepperrides4805 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @johandemondt8028
    @johandemondt8028 Місяць 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 Місяць тому

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

  • @evelynsutton4411
    @evelynsutton4411 Місяць 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

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock Місяць 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 😅

  • @susanB24F
    @susanB24F Місяць тому +1

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

  • @dingnextstop
    @dingnextstop Місяць тому +2

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

  • @goldpanvanman
    @goldpanvanman 26 днів тому

    Great video ty 😊

  • @Improveng1
    @Improveng1 Місяць тому +2

    Nice one guys, crepes looked fantastic 😄😄👍👍

  • @philipgallagher3234
    @philipgallagher3234 Місяць 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.

  • @Daytona2
    @Daytona2 Місяць 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.

  • @eon498
    @eon498 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @stephennowicki7158
    @stephennowicki7158 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @pilpelet100
    @pilpelet100 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @EdSmith-wb6lx
    @EdSmith-wb6lx Місяць 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

  • @mohammedmiah5294
    @mohammedmiah5294 Місяць тому +1

    Great 👍

  • @CarolWhite-il7ki
    @CarolWhite-il7ki Місяць 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.

  • @richardjensen6753
    @richardjensen6753 Місяць тому

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

  • @sparsh415
    @sparsh415 Місяць 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.

  • @p--n
    @p--n Місяць тому

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

  • @naylee
    @naylee Місяць 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 Місяць 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

  • @yureituesday
    @yureituesday Місяць тому +1

    Merry Christmas

  • @TheoriginalANGEK439
    @TheoriginalANGEK439 Місяць тому

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

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 Місяць тому +1

    Have a great time 😊 Fab Castle 😊👍

  • @gowiththeflowguy
    @gowiththeflowguy Місяць 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

  • @scottlomas5509
    @scottlomas5509 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @annjarvis9300
    @annjarvis9300 Місяць тому

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

  • @jennymarshall8340
    @jennymarshall8340 Місяць тому

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

  • @spiderkat31
    @spiderkat31 Місяць 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

  • @gaiabreeze
    @gaiabreeze Місяць 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

  • @gerryryan1372
    @gerryryan1372 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @Andrea-q5d
    @Andrea-q5d Місяць тому +1

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

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks so much! Happy new year to you too!

    • @Andrea-q5d
      @Andrea-q5d Місяць тому

      @@BenandEmily thank you ❤️ xx

    • @Yodaspirit45
      @Yodaspirit45 Місяць 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 👌👍

  • @johandemondt8028
    @johandemondt8028 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful place 😍

  • @Angryhippo9117
    @Angryhippo9117 Місяць 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.

  • @AnthonyCarter-g2o
    @AnthonyCarter-g2o Місяць 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 .

  • @chrisbolton6659
    @chrisbolton6659 Місяць 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.

  • @PhilPage227
    @PhilPage227 Місяць тому

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

  • @R0ckMum
    @R0ckMum Місяць тому

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

  • @EHKodiak
    @EHKodiak Місяць тому

    What a wonderful holiday, have a great time!

  • @Merthyr-Dave
    @Merthyr-Dave Місяць тому

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

  • @scottprewett6860
    @scottprewett6860 Місяць тому

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

  • @RobertSchroeder-f9c
    @RobertSchroeder-f9c Місяць 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.

  • @Esther-rehtsE
    @Esther-rehtsE Місяць 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💖💖💖

  • @dfree1here
    @dfree1here Місяць тому +1

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

  • @greghilton7797
    @greghilton7797 Місяць тому

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

  • @MY-OTHER-NARROWBOAT-CHANNEL
    @MY-OTHER-NARROWBOAT-CHANNEL Місяць 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

  • @yureituesday
    @yureituesday Місяць тому +1

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

  • @jackiehanning8808
    @jackiehanning8808 Місяць тому

    Love coming with you on your aventurers thankyou ❤

  • @andreaamer1183
    @andreaamer1183 Місяць тому

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

  • @isnoo1
    @isnoo1 Місяць тому

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

  • @andymiles6443
    @andymiles6443 Місяць тому +1

    universal size.... yes give me ya money .... dont worry it will fit ... thats normal unfortunately, really love the vids guys...

  • @beasawade6032
    @beasawade6032 Місяць тому

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

  • @SueBunnewell
    @SueBunnewell Місяць тому

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

  • @darlenemiller847
    @darlenemiller847 Місяць тому

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

  • @kevindarke2744
    @kevindarke2744 Місяць тому +1

    I can’t believe you didn’t lick that plate

  • @jenniferpruden4059
    @jenniferpruden4059 Місяць 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🙋👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨❤️🎄🎄🎅

  • @veronicabalfourpaul2288
    @veronicabalfourpaul2288 Місяць тому

    Bon voyage 😊 It's cold at night in South Portugal, but hot during the day.

  • @johntweats3175
    @johntweats3175 Місяць тому

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

  • @jeanniehyde8090
    @jeanniehyde8090 Місяць тому

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

  • @keepthemindoccupied6477
    @keepthemindoccupied6477 Місяць 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

  • @amyross9671
    @amyross9671 Місяць тому

    So glad you went to fougere, we went to poy du fou in the summer would def recomend. Found brittany bit challenging for park ups on the coast. Would recomend mont st michelle, reasonably priced parking and 23 euro overnight and free bus ride to the island which was so atmospheric dispite all the tourists xx

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 Місяць 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.😊

  • @amymadden4631
    @amymadden4631 Місяць 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. 😅❤❤

  • @kathyhays9819
    @kathyhays9819 Місяць тому

    Everything is wonderful

  • @chrisscott707
    @chrisscott707 Місяць 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  Місяць тому

      Will have a look! Thanks! 😊

  • @dizzy63
    @dizzy63 Місяць 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!