After watching this Episode I realized that you had just left the states the month before I arrived in Delaware for my vacation. too see my brother in law ,, I Love the states , visited 4 times , but I did notice a massive change since we were there .. ( ashamed ) it was 17 years ago 👍 loving your journey 👏👌
If I won the lottery, or a genie offered me my wish, I'd buy a house in Rocamador. I love the region. I love the valley with the town built up the side of the cliff, and I can't think of a French village that would make me happier.
Dear Abigail, as a Frenchman, I know what you mean : the Quercy (ancient name of the Lot) is probably the most beautiful département in France. Everything there is amazing. However, Normandy is very beautiful too. And for Americans and Brits, I guess it must be quite moving to see all those beaches of the D-Day, where so many British and US soldiers died (not mentioning the others), helping France and Europe to regain their freedom in 1944.
I am so enjoying your adventure, vicariously. The photography and images are stunning. I’m also shocked to see that you have so few views and likes - it makes me feel like I’m a member of an exclusive club.
Absolutely love your adventure and your adventurous spirits. Also love the gorgeous calming vibe and the music. Soo beautiful. Eager to see more of your story unfold. Thank you & good luck!
I just found your channel yesterday, and subscribed. I'd heard that Honfleur was beautiful, but it looks truly amazing! I'm going to have to take a trip there. You do nice and interesting videos.
Bon courage for all the "parerasse" work ! You just entered the kingdom 😱 I guess leboncoin will be one of you good friends for your stone quest 😅 If you are not afraid of going in pretty remote places in the area you defined (which, by the way will not quite experience the same climate as Normandy), you should find really nice properties (notwithstanding a significant amount of restoration work) All the best and looking forward to see your progress 😉
Such a well-made and interesting video. I've only just discovered your channel so am catching up from the start. The animated maps are very informative and slick - you've chosen a beautiful and varied region of France to househunt in!
When the videos are well-made and fun, it allows me to live out my fantasy of buying somewhere in France and doing exactly what you guys are doing. I'm a French teacher so can speak the language ... I just wouldn't be much good at the construction work!!
That's Honfleur. We only had coffee there, and all the restaurants around the harbour are fabulous for that. I believe Saturday is market day and that's in the old part of town near the church.(The oldest wooden church in France). It's an amazing bustling market. Lots of arts and craft shops in the old town to check out.
@@mrbloke Just one point about Sainte Catherine church in Honfleur. This church dates from the XVth century (one nave and the bell tower) and XVIth century (the other nave). At that time Honfleur was a wealthy sea port with many shipowners and ship captains. Honfleur's development nearly ceased in the XVIth century when king François 1er built a new harbor at le Havre, which explains why the town is quite small and looks ancient, although many houses have been rebuilt in the XIXth century. You can argue that in the days of Eugène Boudin, Honfleur was a small town, far from Paris and from the wealthy french shipowners of the days, and a town where local fishermen were quite influential, but it was not so in the XVth century. In that time Honfleur was the same size than in the XIXth century and was considered as a large town, with wealthy, influential and well connected merchants and shipowners, and I don't think that XVth century fishermen played a very large part in the building of Sainte Catherine.
just ran across this because i will be in honfleur in Sept,, i also have been looking at properties,, how do you become a citizen ?? dont you have to leave after 6 months ?? thanks
After watching this Episode I realized that you had just left the states the month before I arrived in Delaware for my vacation. too see my brother in law ,, I Love the states , visited 4 times , but I did notice a massive change since we were there .. ( ashamed ) it was 17 years ago 👍 loving your journey 👏👌
Thank you❤️
Mrs Bloke is quite lovely and you two look right at home. ☺️
Thank you Debbie ....Mrs Bloke is Very Lovely❤️
If I won the lottery, or a genie offered me my wish, I'd buy a house in Rocamador. I love the region. I love the valley with the town built up the side of the cliff, and I can't think of a French village that would make me happier.
Dear Abigail, as a Frenchman, I know what you mean : the Quercy (ancient name of the Lot) is probably the most beautiful département in France. Everything there is amazing. However, Normandy is very beautiful too. And for Americans and Brits, I guess it must be quite moving to see all those beaches of the D-Day, where so many British and US soldiers died (not mentioning the others), helping France and Europe to regain their freedom in 1944.
Love this - crack on with the search, looking forward to seeing more
I just found your channel. I adore your storyteller style narration, Mr. Bloke.
This city is gorgeous!
Thank you kindly!
So excited to see what you guys end up landing on! Hope all the kids are doing well. Miss you guys so proud of you guys!
Thank you Mr J. Kids are doing great. Big adjustment to a whole new reality. Love ya❤️
I am so enjoying your adventure, vicariously. The photography and images are stunning. I’m also shocked to see that you have so few views and likes - it makes me feel like I’m a member of an exclusive club.
Thank you so much. ✨🙏✨Great praise indeed!
This is so exciting! So happy for you!
Thank you J
Excited for your journey🎉
Thank you✨🎉✨
Absolutely love your adventure and your adventurous spirits. Also love the gorgeous calming vibe and the music. Soo beautiful. Eager to see more of your story unfold. Thank you & good luck!
Thank you so much!
I just found your channel yesterday, and subscribed. I'd heard that Honfleur was beautiful, but it looks truly amazing! I'm going to have to take a trip there. You do nice and interesting videos.
Welcome!
Bon courage for all the "parerasse" work ! You just entered the kingdom 😱
I guess leboncoin will be one of you good friends for your stone quest 😅 If you are not afraid of going in pretty remote places in the area you defined (which, by the way will not quite experience the same climate as Normandy), you should find really nice properties (notwithstanding a significant amount of restoration work)
All the best and looking forward to see your progress 😉
Thank you....Never heard of Leboncoin! Looks great! I will definitely be checking that out more.
Such a well-made and interesting video. I've only just discovered your channel so am catching up from the start. The animated maps are very informative and slick - you've chosen a beautiful and varied region of France to househunt in!
Thank you so much. Thanks for watching❤️
When the videos are well-made and fun, it allows me to live out my fantasy of buying somewhere in France and doing exactly what you guys are doing. I'm a French teacher so can speak the language ... I just wouldn't be much good at the construction work!!
What is the name of the area by the water with the merry go round? Any restaurant recommendations and what to do there?
That's Honfleur. We only had coffee there, and all the restaurants around the harbour are fabulous for that. I believe Saturday is market day and that's in the old part of town near the church.(The oldest wooden church in France). It's an amazing bustling market. Lots of arts and craft shops in the old town to check out.
What's the name o the church so I can ask the taxi to bring us there to walk around@@mrbloke
It's St. Catherine's Church ❤️
@@mrbloke Just one point about Sainte Catherine church in Honfleur. This church dates from the XVth century (one nave and the bell tower) and XVIth century (the other nave). At that time Honfleur was a wealthy sea port with many shipowners and ship captains. Honfleur's development nearly ceased in the XVIth century when king François 1er built a new harbor at le Havre, which explains why the town is quite small and looks ancient, although many houses have been rebuilt in the XIXth century. You can argue that in the days of Eugène Boudin, Honfleur was a small town, far from Paris and from the wealthy french shipowners of the days, and a town where local fishermen were quite influential, but it was not so in the XVth century. In that time Honfleur was the same size than in the XIXth century and was considered as a large town, with wealthy, influential and well connected merchants and shipowners, and I don't think that XVth century fishermen played a very large part in the building of Sainte Catherine.
Did you watch the video?
just ran across this because i will be in honfleur in Sept,, i also have been looking at properties,, how do you become a citizen ?? dont you have to leave after 6 months ?? thanks