What France Is REALLY Like For Surfing

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2023
  • The is my third time in the South West of France. There are so many reasons I love it here, and each time I come I feel a little more at home. Here's a short depiction of what it's like to be here during the top season :)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 117

  • @alainvosselman9960
    @alainvosselman9960 15 днів тому +2

    I just got back from my 3rd trip to Brittany and even though we got washed away by rain, the way France has preserved its historical character is beyond amazing. I am Belgian so it's my neighboring country and i am glad to be discovering it as a beginning surfer. Waves here in Belgium are mostly lazy if we get any at all. We rarely get good surf (according to others).

  • @arthurp4327
    @arthurp4327 5 місяців тому +2

    Bienvenue Kale ! Super cool to see you in France.

  • @greatbriton8425
    @greatbriton8425 6 місяців тому +7

    Always such a beautiful style of surfing. Just flows with the wave.

  • @eduportelamusic
    @eduportelamusic 6 місяців тому +3

    Your content just keeps getting better, Kale! Good on ya!

  • @clouclouc
    @clouclouc 6 місяців тому +13

    As a french living in aus that video is heart-warming 😊

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому +1

      🙏🏽

    • @koldonibane
      @koldonibane 6 місяців тому

      Same here, especially as a Basque living in Sydney!

  • @3anve7aW
    @3anve7aW 6 місяців тому +5

    Bienvenue en France ! Bravo pour les efforts dans notre langue.
    I ´ll try to do the same in english when I ´ll go surfing in Australia in thé next years.

  • @bows.and.barbells3688
    @bows.and.barbells3688 3 місяці тому

    aww, I will be in Les Landes in September and Biarritz in December and now I am even more excited. Love it there! Also the people are lovely

  • @jasonandrews3679
    @jasonandrews3679 2 місяці тому

    Love it! The south west of France is my favorite place. Doing a third trip in November. My wife is French and the plan is to be living there in the next couple of years.

  • @bendodge8695
    @bendodge8695 6 місяців тому

    Enjoyed your insight, keep it up. Thanks Kale!

  • @jonathanowen8099
    @jonathanowen8099 6 місяців тому +3

    Amazing video Kale, such a great place, really inspiring me to get back over there ! European 🇪🇺 is so good 😊

  • @jamesberry9586
    @jamesberry9586 6 місяців тому

    My favorite video of yours so far man 🤙🏻

  • @pierrekopa3116
    @pierrekopa3116 6 місяців тому

    Great video ! So happy you found your place in France ❤
    Reviens quand tu veux, tu es chez toi

  • @chrisonthebeach7270
    @chrisonthebeach7270 6 місяців тому

    Reminds me of my time leaving there. Truly a beautiful spot. But winters can be harsh and I experienced in the past one full month of rain in the basaue country 😂 locals will tell you, you know know why its green!
    Great job kate, keep it up!
    I'm going surfing Curly in the keantime 😉

  • @benoitmartin3236
    @benoitmartin3236 6 місяців тому +1

    C'est déjà bien d'essayer mate ! nice video

  • @JPaz-cr8os
    @JPaz-cr8os 6 місяців тому +1

    Look less crowded than the Mentawai, definitely worth a trip!

  • @ItsWesSmithYo
    @ItsWesSmithYo 6 місяців тому

    Yeah kale, keep it poppin’

  • @r.vd.m7458
    @r.vd.m7458 5 днів тому

    Super Kale et bravo pour ton français . En espérant te croiser sur les spots de capbreton 💥💥💥🏄🏽‍♂️🏄🏽‍♂️🏄🏽‍♂️

  • @kulfonbustardo1588
    @kulfonbustardo1588 6 місяців тому

    Im enjoying your almost tv show getaway travel guide style writeing matey its great keep it up 🤙

  • @Shane-dq9tm
    @Shane-dq9tm 6 місяців тому

    What boards were you riding? Those mid lengths when it was bigger…?

  • @OGIMxGaMeR
    @OGIMxGaMeR Місяць тому

    When is the top season? Thanks for the video!

  • @aureliengrais
    @aureliengrais 6 місяців тому +1

    Your accent is getting better.... Keep going! Merci de ce reportage sur notre région.... J'espère que l'on se croisera....

  • @marcopicariello4184
    @marcopicariello4184 6 місяців тому

    Grande Leo!!!!

  • @themythicllama2841
    @themythicllama2841 6 місяців тому +4

    Omg can't believe you were able to link up with Leo

  • @gcervatti
    @gcervatti 6 місяців тому

    Kale. Question to you. Cost wise do you believe it is better to choose a single place to stay and rent a car vs. Having a trailer/motorhome? I did a surf trip to Portugal few years back and i wanted to do the same in France. But having to move around to find better/less crowded spots seems that the motorhome alternative could be a.little better. But i would like to know your opinion...did you look at the alternative? Or do you believe renting a place over MH is better costwise? Thanks!😊

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому

      MH are super expensive but added benefit of being mobile. I prefer a wider and steady space for working holidays but MH for purely surf

    • @gcervatti
      @gcervatti 6 місяців тому

      Thanks!!

  • @tylercole6932
    @tylercole6932 6 місяців тому

    Hey Kale, do you rent those ebikes somewhere? Trying to figure that out for our stay in July.

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому

      I didn’t get one as they’re just as expensive as a car !

  • @nicolasprigent629
    @nicolasprigent629 6 місяців тому +2

    Salut Kyle, Biarritz est une superbe place pour surfer. Egalement, tu peux aller un peu plus au nord, vers Cap Ferret ou Montalivet-les-bains, ou les conditions sont vraiment cool et la nature extrement présente. Merci pour la qualité de la vidéo

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому

      Merci mec!! Peut être la prochaine temps :)

    • @user-ql4li6sp8h
      @user-ql4li6sp8h 6 місяців тому

      Comment sont les vagues au nord de la france?? Mon rêve il y est faire un surf trip. Marvellieux pays

  • @DevonNitta
    @DevonNitta 6 місяців тому +1

    Your French seems to be coming along my man! Well done 🤙

  • @Twitch-gw3ww
    @Twitch-gw3ww 6 місяців тому +1

    Billie recommended France for good surf....rock on Billie..!

  • @grunenwaldoscar1886
    @grunenwaldoscar1886 6 місяців тому +2

    Surfing in France is fun and can get really good but only when you can plan your all day of work around surf session.
    Otherwise the wind or the tide isn’t good. This is why so much international workers are around south west and works remote.
    As a normal worker you don’t get that many good sessions in France compared to other country….

  • @stevestew5458
    @stevestew5458 6 місяців тому

    Nice video ! It is already pretty crowded guys, don't come all at once ;) but you are all welcome if you respect locals

  • @Petepato3
    @Petepato3 6 місяців тому

    What did you think of the One bad egg (i think this is what you're surfing on the reef near Biarritz)?

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому

      It’s a custom Phipps my friend has :) bit big and stiff for me but fun!

    • @Petepato3
      @Petepato3 6 місяців тому

      Thanks. The one bad egg is also a bit stiff (I find).

  • @davidp3208
    @davidp3208 6 місяців тому

    KB what’s your preferred way of getting there? Flight to Paris then puddle jumper? Train? Road trip down the coast?

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому +1

      Depends where I’m coming from - it’s a terrible connection once you get to to Bordeaux

    • @xaviercanoville347
      @xaviercanoville347 6 місяців тому

      Do not use train here, boardbag are forbidden in TGV and you can have a 150€ payment.

    • @christinegerard4974
      @christinegerard4974 6 місяців тому

      @@xaviercanoville347vraiment ? Je ne le savais pas .!!

  • @GoochPatrol1
    @GoochPatrol1 6 місяців тому

    The Broccoli!!! Epic video

  • @angolinchos
    @angolinchos 6 місяців тому

    Great video! Did you ever give a go to Portugal? Ericeira and so on?

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому +1

      Yes but I prefer France :)

    • @angolinchos
      @angolinchos 6 місяців тому

      ​@@KalesBroccoliSure. I won't ask why 😄may be a sensitive topic

    • @daratheprofessional1827
      @daratheprofessional1827 6 місяців тому

      ​@KalesBroccoli I'm Irish and love France and Spain but Portugal is where its at in Europe. Much better waves locals are slightly more friendly and much much cheaper.

  • @grokuikforest
    @grokuikforest 6 місяців тому +7

    Bravo! Tu parles bien français 😊 bienvenue en France, il y a des belles vagues en Bretagne aussi 🎉

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому +2

      Oui je connais mais je n’ai pas assez du temps cette voyage! Peut-être la temp prochaine

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому

      Merci !!

    • @the1divrence
      @the1divrence 6 місяців тому

      I moved to Bretagne just a few weeks ago, you'd definitely love it here! J'habite en Bretagne maintenant depuis trois semaines, c'est très bien ici !

  • @rueguy378
    @rueguy378 5 місяців тому

    Looks great! Where is this spot?

  • @christinegerard4974
    @christinegerard4974 6 місяців тому

    I can’t believe you know Hossegor ,Capbreton wich is my dreamplace ! I bought a little house there just for surfing !
    Maybe I will recognize you one day there …

  • @tobybrazier7684
    @tobybrazier7684 4 місяці тому

    The naked guy hahaha. What a scene.

  • @rodg8926
    @rodg8926 6 місяців тому

    Dude, if your there you dont need me to comment on d French, enuff said
    However, your surfing has definitely found a new level,
    Dont let them get u down
    😊😊

  • @FrozenAfrican
    @FrozenAfrican 6 місяців тому

    Have you moved to Europe now or just doing an extended stay?

  • @hman7236
    @hman7236 5 місяців тому

    So so so nice 👍

  • @studiojamescao
    @studiojamescao 6 місяців тому +1

    As a french living in the Landes that video is heart-warming

    • @ccrider8277
      @ccrider8277 6 місяців тому +1

      The bathymetry is one reason... I think there's a deep sea canyon that focuses the waves there.

    • @studiojamescao
      @studiojamescao 6 місяців тому

      @@ccrider8277 Correct ! They are explaining this in that video ua-cam.com/video/a_51RuN9jnE/v-deo.html

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому +1

      🙏🏽

    • @hfauq
      @hfauq 6 місяців тому +3

      The Gouf of Capbreton, a deep submarine canyon, is at the origin of those beautiful, powerful waves. The water rises rapidly from the 50-100m depths of the gouf close to the coast. There’s a similar gouf off Nazare in Portugal.

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому +1

      🙏🏽

  • @michelhouillon7800
    @michelhouillon7800 5 місяців тому

    super, tu parles très bien français, Kale

  • @abestteti
    @abestteti 6 місяців тому

    Funny to see the naked guy jumping into the drink 😊.

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому

      Haha everybody noticed this except me

  • @honestjohn6222
    @honestjohn6222 6 місяців тому

    It might be cold but you don’t need to worry about sharks

  • @bennyb.1742
    @bennyb.1742 6 місяців тому

    Hey man, your French is better than mine and I'm from a French speaking country

  • @alaiestevez
    @alaiestevez 6 місяців тому +1

    come to San Sebastián🤙

  • @ItsWesSmithYo
    @ItsWesSmithYo 6 місяців тому

    @3:56 skip to rare iguana sighting 🔭 🦎 🏄😎🖤🐓

  • @seang2424
    @seang2424 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Kale if your comung up to Brittany Please let me know .......👌🏼👍👍👍👍

  • @MrAlidor
    @MrAlidor 6 місяців тому +1

    Bienvenue chez nous Kale lad!
    T'as pas parle de la raison numero 1 pour venir en France...
    Les femmes
    💔

  • @peacepuffz
    @peacepuffz 6 місяців тому

    Naked dude casually going for a swim at 3:57

  • @ReplayActionSports
    @ReplayActionSports Місяць тому

    ALLEZ! tu as bien tomber sur la bonne chose,,,,
    Mate is that a full twinnie?

  • @chriscantor6329
    @chriscantor6329 6 місяців тому

    A French friend corrected me. Apparently it is pronounced "oss - gor"

    • @hfauq
      @hfauq 6 місяців тому

      Oss uh gore 🤙

  • @criskalani
    @criskalani 6 місяців тому +1

    why is the guy at 3:57 naked?

    • @titouanlambert133
      @titouanlambert133 6 місяців тому

      cause it's "les culs nuls" probably, a naturist reserved beach

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому +1

      It’s France 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @gregorkoban
      @gregorkoban 6 місяців тому +1

      people in Europe arent too uptight mate haha

    • @ItsWesSmithYo
      @ItsWesSmithYo 6 місяців тому

      It’s has to do with…

  • @user-mn7kv3zf6i
    @user-mn7kv3zf6i 4 місяці тому

    Your French is getting better…..go the accent

  • @bsmbB
    @bsmbB 6 місяців тому

    That cameo at 3:57 lower right lmao might get demonitized

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому +1

      Didn’t realise !

    • @bsmbB
      @bsmbB 6 місяців тому

      @@KalesBroccoli 🤣

  • @IloJoyBuchner
    @IloJoyBuchner 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this beautiful video! Next time bring your wife and check out the wonderful magic and big family of Guethary ✨✨✨✨✨✨

    • @KalesBroccoli
      @KalesBroccoli  6 місяців тому +2

      Haha let me find a wife first !

    • @IloJoyBuchner
      @IloJoyBuchner 6 місяців тому

      @@KalesBroccoli in this case you will probably find her there amongst all the surfers/artists/amazing crowd ✨🪽🍀

  • @hamlltonhope8123
    @hamlltonhope8123 6 місяців тому

    Mickey Dora was one of the pioneer surfers there, he got put in jail, he was impressed by the quality of the wine prisoners were served at lunch, and seems so civilized to us colonial bastards.

    • @daratheprofessional1827
      @daratheprofessional1827 6 місяців тому

      France is also a colonial country with lots of overseas territory.

    • @hamlltonhope8123
      @hamlltonhope8123 6 місяців тому

      I did say it seems civilized, and no mention of Rainbow Warrior, and they do treat the natives like Palestinians.@@daratheprofessional1827

  • @Fitandover40
    @Fitandover40 6 місяців тому

    Perhaps you and your level (and fame) gives you the chance to actually get good waves, on the other hand as a beginner, France is a nightmare. There is no line up and people are rude, disrespectful, arrogant and just plain unconscious, specially the more advanced they are. And not only France but most of the coast down to Spain and Portugal. I have been surfing these coasts for the last 3 years, all seasons, i live in a van and man it is tough out there. People don't even say hi in the water, (just like on the streets) even when I look at them with a smile and a respectful "hello". Only beginners respond (some times, rarely), any body, even KIDS! If they are not beginners they are rude and vulgar in their manner towards other less experienced surfers. It's crowded and it is a zoo out there. In my experience as a beginner. I am still yet to find a spot where there is actually a line up of some kind and friendly people in the water...😢 one may think that by the price tag of the sport one may find better manner and education but the wealth in Europe as in America, lived in both, has nothing to do with manners and education as it used to be, it is full of "new rich" people that are nasty, vulgar and uneducated, specially in the water. Actually quit surfing for a few months last year because of it, i picked it up again not long ago but getting tired of the crowds and the unconsciousness again... glad you have a better experience.

    • @christinegerard4974
      @christinegerard4974 6 місяців тому +1

      I understand and agree so much ! When I started some decades ago now it was so different ! A lot of sharing ,generosity,fun..
      I am an eternal beginner but I still dream of la Piste ,les Estagnots ,les Bourdaines and so on in the Landes .
      The crowd is a real problem.the best would be to be three or four and drive near Galicia or north Spain in search of « one nice wave .. » .I have a place in Capbreton .

    • @Fitandover40
      @Fitandover40 6 місяців тому

      @@christinegerard4974 i really like les casernes, i have been in the other spots you mentioned but didn't even bother to go in the crowds, but really nice area. Surely we have seen each other. Cheers!