I am from Florida where people are often friendly yet fake nice….. and when I moved to New York City I found it refreshing to be around the New Yorkers because there was a less tendency for people to be nice out of obligation ….. and I love the fact that they are in the move and speak more quickly. I think you enjoy a city if you are already that type of person …. No matter where you are from it does not mean you are supposed to automatically clique with that mentality. From moving around a lot and traveling I’ve discovered that I truly appreciate people who are more honest even if rude . lol
My colleagues almost always hate taking the business trips to Paris because of bad experience. I’ve been there back and forth and it’s always a good (general) experience: learning the language is definitely the key.
I deeply appreciate the practical approach that you have taken to your videos. You address the realities of life without becoming pessimistic. Thank you.
In the US, it takes several weeks to several months to evict somebody from a rental property. It depends on which State you’re in. So when you saw that sign on the door, the tenants had already been notified multiple times, and we’re now at the end of the eviction process. In New York, the time it takes to evict someone in New York can vary from a few weeks to several months, depending on the circumstances. Here are some average timelines for the eviction process: Initial notice period: 14-90 days Issuance and posting of summons and complaint, court hearing, and ruling: 10-17 days Posting of writ of execution: A few hours to a few days Return of possession: 10 days to 1 year The eviction process can be delayed by adjournments or appeals. Even after a judgment, tenants have at least 14 days before they can be physically removed from the property. The amount of notice a landlord must give a tenant depends on how long the tenant has lived in the property or the length of their lease term: Tenants occupying for a year or having a lease of at least one year: 30 days' notice Tenants occupying from one to two years and lease holders of one to two year leases: 60 days' notice Tenants occupying more than two years or having leases of two years or more: 90 days' notice. Nobody gets evicted in three days. Tenants have more rides than landlords at this point in the US.
I had a neighbor that couldn’t get a deadbeat tenant out. Every time they went to court he had moved someone else in or found some loophole that required a delay. Had she hired an experienced attorney this wouldn’t have happened. He lived there rent free for 2 years. Her apartment went into foreclosure before she got him out. Fortunately she was able to move back in and get it current. But it was a cautionary tale. I opted for room mates and lower rent so that wouldn’t happen to me. It’s just too risky unless you have saving to weather the occasional deadbeat. As a result it’s so expensive to live in NYC and you need a down payment that is so high only the rich can get a decent apartment. You need $5000 just to move into a $1500/mth apartment. And that’s for a studio in a borough! Expect 50% more for Manhattan. So who has $15,000 just to move into a nice one bedroom or standard 2 bedroom? At that point you should save up to buy something if you can.
I really enjoy your videos and always look forward seeing what you have dished up for us next. I’ve been to Paris a dozen times or so, seen what “you must see”, got a grip on getting around town on the subway, like hopping a bus when the mood strikes or time is a factor, but I heartily agree with you: the best way to experience the city is on foot. Whether you plan your walks or take an all day stroll comme un flaneur, your feet will take you places you just won’t “really” see otherwise. Prepare yourself for whatever weather the day(night) brings and get out and hoof it! Dang, I get goose bumps just thinking ‘bout my next trip… Paris does that to me🥳
That’s really true about third places, especially the parks. That’s what gives Paris such a terrific urban vibe. Lots of people moving around - and probably harder to get into the stream. Loved the video. I hope I can live in Paris someday if I have work project. Merci cheers 🇺🇸🇫🇷
Thank you for watching :) And surprisingly the admin has gotten better in the past few years, so it must have been even harder for you when you were living in France!
I’m from Wales and in Paris now. Been to Cafe des deux Moulins and Moulin Rouge tonight. Absolutely amazing place. Staying in Montmartre and it’s got a nice feel to it. More like a village than a city area
I love the metro in Paris, especially if you get a Navigo card. My cousin set me up with one, when I was visiting. It was fantastic, and hassle free. As an English speaker, only, I didn't find people to be rude, at all. My cousin told me, when walking into a place of business, start with "Bonjour". Then ask if they speak English. I found the majority of people working in the hospitality industry, spoke an understandable English. Then, he said, don't forget "Merci", and "S'il vous plaît", and as a tourist, you'll be fine.
What is a standard french ? A french from Marseille or Toulouse ? Because some french have an idea of what is a standard french very weird. A french from rural areas for exemple. Paris is the place where you can find french people from all over the country. Most of parisians are not born and raised in Paris.
I don´t think it´s that far from standard. I come from Switzerland and the French spoken here can deviate quite a bit from standard French. When I moved to Paris, I found the local French to be pretty much coming out of a textbook at school.
I’m honestly thinking about moving to Paris when I’m in my 50’s-60’s when I’m kind of ready to retire. I’m from NY and I’ve never been anywhere outside of the country, but Paris would be my first travel stop. I would definitely move to Paris, I just gotta get used to the language barrier as well as the fact that there’s no air conditioning (although I could probably buy a small portable air conditioner)
Best wishes. It's good to have a goal/aspiration. Hope you do get to travel abroad before you finally move. Especially to France (before the possible move). I lived in NYC for about 10 years, and I'm moving to a (not) Paris part of France in a few months. From NYC I went to South America and Asia. My first times abroad. Studied Japanese at Columbia Univ 2 years. But I find French harder than people think it'll be. And I practice daily. Having said that, Janice in France (here on youtube) has a channel, moved to the Paris area at 70(!) with pretty much no French. So it's POSSIBLE, but personally, if I had been moving around Tokyo the year I spent there with no ability to communicate, or read signs, toilet directions, train ticket machines, food menus, meet people--it would have been miserable. There are people who've live there for decades without the language, so again, it's possible. But long story short; I hope you'll try to get that language under your belt as best you can...
A lot of Americans mention moving to European countries without stopping to ask if they would be accepted for a long term visa or work permit; you know, just like any European would who wanted to move to the US…
I wouldn't recommend actually spending your retirement here because nothing is done to accomodate older people : almost no elevators in the metro, needing to climb stairs, walking a lot... or you need to still be in good shape!
I was hoping to hear more info about economics, cost of living and how single people manage to support themselves on one income. What rent can the average person afford there, and what are the struggles? What challenges do immigrants go through with medical insurance, or if you don't have a medical insurance, what is the cost of emergency visit? Emergency vehicle to take you or just urgent care if you go by yourself and wait to be seen?
Cost of living in Paris is really high. The salaries do match, at least a bit, but it's still pretty expensive, and that's why most people don't live alone or live in the surrounding areas. In Paris we are talking about an easy 900 euros rent for a very very small place for 1 person, like a two rooms appartment. And your average salary will be around 2000. Plus the subway isn't cheap either, groceries aren't, electricity bills are through the roof, internet... And Lucile here come from a pretty favored background apparently, (I don't mean that against her), but the places she has shown in her videos are pretty exepensives, and most appartment you'll rent in Paris are a bit more run down than that (and not soundproof or weatherproof). I'm not sure about medical insurance as I'm not an immigrant, but I know that there are dedicated channels and people for that. In general in France even if you are an immigrant you'll receive medical assistance for really cheap/free, because it's the law here, but I'm talking about life threathening medical concerns mostly. If you need new teeths for exemple, that won't be covered (still waaaay cheaper than in the US tho, even at full price). A visit to the doctor office is 25 euros, with or without insurance. For specialist it's usually between 50 and 70 euros. If you need to stay at the hospital without insurance it can be pretty expensive, around 300 euros a day for a room, same for a scanner or other things, BUT, once you get the bills, you have a year to send them to your insurance company to get your money back, so if you find a job in France some time after your medical bills, you can have them covered. Emergency vehicles (Ambulances), are free, but they are only for real emergencies. Take a cab to the hospital if it's not urgent, just know that the waiting time at the hospital is VERY VERY long (like more than 10 hours).
Lucile please consider doing a video about Korean food in Paris. I often watch videos from Korea. There are a lot of foreign exchange students there and a large number of them are from France - this always surprises me.
Bonjour Lucile! 1 month until my husband and I arrive in Paris. Upon Goggle Map walking Les Batignolles after your suggestion in a previous video, I told my husband that we need to stroll around there while in Paris. We plan to grab some lunch somewhere in the Batignolles and wandering around the park on 9/4 before we trek toward Montmartre. J'ai hâte!
@@LucileHR Merci and Congratulations on 8 years together with Bobby! My husband and I will be celebrating our 27 years together in Stockholm just before flying to Paris.
@@LucileHR Booked Caducée for 13:45 on 9/4! Looking forward to it, particularly since they don't reveal their menu. I love a good mystery that involves food.
I like Paris because is "similar" to many areas of Buenos Aires, of course not the same but we have the same lifestyle, many "patisseries" here "panaderias" we eat a lot of them in the morning and afernoon, walkin to libraries parks cultural activities, we go out lot with friends to theathres, and so expensive for us to live in the city but we pay every single peso anyways because is worth it!
Bonjour Lucile, You mentioned in a video that you are from Toulouse. Did you make any videos about visiting there or in that vicinity? Ma femme et moi allons rendre visite à des amis (en ligne uniquement) en mai 2025 à Bout-du-pont-de-L'arn et arriverons d'abord à Toulouse. Nous avons pensé que cette ville serait intéressante et amusante à visiter pendant quelques jours. Avez-vous des idées ou des opinions ? Merci mille fois ! Daniel & Judy
In my experience, the lifestyle in Paris is not relaxed, at least not if you have to afford rent. At the weekend, granted. But during the week, it's vélo, boulot, dodo.
Important for the non wealthy: I visit Paris from the US and enjoy the food, drink and offerings. And apart from hotels(!), I don’t concern myself with the cost. Because the length of time to earn a Euro for me is small compared to most Parisians. I’m not sure how Parisians can afford Paris! The purchasing power of some foreigners is much higher than for most locals, so if you anticipate getting a job and continuing your spending patterns, well, [Sharp intake of breath: Showing surprise or shock.]😮😢
As a photographer, I’m always interested in photographing the inside of really cool libraries. You mentioned libraries, would you mind mentioning a couple of the coolest public libraries that I could take photos inside of. Merci
Ohhh, that's that dude's name! I found his channel a few months ago, and he had this plan of doing DAILY videos. And I begged him in the comments not to put such a burden on his back. Well, at least from this video, he's still alive. But I forgot his name, thanks. Now I can go see what he's up to.
I don’t know why but it’s always a pleasure watching your videos about Paris. Hopefully many other beautiful city’s around France 🇫🇷 along with their local culinary culture and of course the lovely siesta after lunch. At least I do it🥳👌
In the US we have precautions for renting, and to get evicted, there is a heavy process that takes time. It can take months to evict someone. The posting of a notice is not the first notice the people got - they have gotten court notices, marshals had to appear at the home at a very specific time under specific circumstances, evidence needed to be presented to the courts, and only at that point were they able to finally have the right to kick someone out. We have "squatters rights" which basically means legally anyone can establish a place as their home without paying if they've "squatted" there for a few months, whether they are on a lease or not, and you have to go through a lot of trouble to get rid of those people. We also have the concept of a credit score which to my knowledge does not exist in France, we also have landlords asking prior landlords, etc. It is not as easy to rent here. Hope that helps!
I suspect in most "blue" cities in the US it has been getting harder and harder to evict people. I figured Lucile's picture of a bricked-over door was probably a few years ago, although I'm not from NY. Here in Portland renters' rights have hyper-escalated in the last few years, rentals are super regulated.
@@bradw2k I evicted a roommate a few years ago which is where my knowledge comes from, yes hopefully since then renters' rights have increased! Actually as we speak, someone must have gotten evicted where I live now as their things are outside, but this is the first time in a while.
Teaching how to steal, nice. No such thing as squatters rights only blue city idiots who don't protect property owners. Every state has their own landlord/tenant laws. I wouldn't try squatting or not paying rent in South Carolina. I can get you out in sixty days or less. I run credit and background checks before signing a lease so we have very little problems with non payers. If you have unpaid utilities, personal loans, missed car payments you have made yourself a high risk tenant. I wouldn't rent to you.
My first experience in Paris was getting off the airport, and making a connecting stop after buying a train pass. When I got off the train, it was dark out and there were fifty men up the hill at the top of the street standing against the wall. I was at the bottom of the street and it was soaking wet. I thought it was strange because it wasn’t raining. When I walked to the top of the street, I realized the men were peeing and all the water on the ground was pee.
Hi! Thank you so much for all the content. I have watched most of your Paris videos and I am planning to visit in December (I will even stay at one of the areas you have recommended, 17th arr.) I was wondering if you have any restaurant recommendations for dinner to spend NYE at (ideally close to the Eiffel Tower?) Thank you!!!
Hi Lucile!👋🏼 I really like ur videos, can u maybe do one about what suburbs in the Île-de-France are better or worse to live in?❤️😊 (basically like u did it with the arrondissements😅)
“I promise you, if you sit next to me at a park, and start speaking to me … I am going to be a bit wary until you prove to me that you have a reason to talk to me. Because I live in a big city and there are so many people around me”. You can say hi to her - but “make sure” - when you do - to tell her you know her from her channel. I am sure she doesn’t mean to come across like this.
Lucile, My husband and I have been to France a couple of times, and we enjoy your videos. But something in this video stopped me in my tracks. Is that a picture of you in front of the...wait, what?...the Penn Yan diner?? My brother lived in that small village, and we would sometimes go to that diner when I was visiting him. I'm so curious about how you ended up there.
Wow that's such a coincidence! We used to live in NYC and we took a roadtrip to the finger lakes and we went through Penn Yan! I LOVE diners in general and I've been to so many of them, and this one was very special :)
How is the Olympics affecting Parisians and tourism? Personally I have no interest in the Olympics. Paris gets about 50 million tourists a year, compared to just 2 million residence in the city. I would think friendship usually stems from a mutual activity.
Stop considering Paris is just about the small city in the center of the megalopole. Some tourist are living outside Paris because it's cheaper. Millions of them go to Disneyland Paris and live there. Paris is a bit more than the administrative city.
I lived and worked in Paris for a year. I was so disappointed how lonely I was. It was soooo very hard to meet people. I moved back to NY after a year…. And for that reason I HATE that show Emily in Paris. So not reality.
To get to know people in a new place you basically have to either fit in, stand out or work at it and be patient. By which I mean, you have to either speak the language fluently, including contemporary and regional slang, colloquialisms and references, be conversant in the culture, know enough about the place, and thus seem "safe" and "natural" for others to welcome you into their lives and not like an unknown outsider, have a larger than life personality that people are naturally attracted to wherever you are, or involve yourself in activities that you enjoy that over time will introduce you to others who will gradually feel more comfortable around you and befriend you. This is basically a universal reality no matter where you move to. The first one takes a long time, years really, and is unrealistic, especially since past a certain age you're unlikely to ever truly fit in like natives (I've tried, friends have tried, it just doesn't work, usually). The second one is really a matter of chance and you either have such a personality or you don't. The third way is realistically the most promising one. Just find some things that you either already enjoy doing or think you'd enjoy, that involve being with or around others, and eventually you'll click with some people and befriend them. It could be cycling, yoga, photography, music, cooking, reading in cafes, bird watching, classes, whatever. But you're probably not going to randomly make friends in new places otherwise. Well, I guess there's another way, through work, being invited to parties, dinners, outings, etc. But it really depends on what you do and where you work, and your personality, and some jobs don't lend themselves to making friends. In any case, just be patient and don't try to force it. That never works and usually backfires. Oh, and you have to be at least somewhat conversant in the local language or your friendship options will mostly be limited to people who speak your native language well. But what's the point of living abroad if you don't try to speak the language?!? As for living in Paris, I had a friend who lived in Paris for many years, first on his own in a small apartment with a typically tiny kitchen and even tinier bathroom, but relatively close to the center in the 13th arrondissement, then with his French wife after they got married in a much larger apartment just outside the peripherique. I stayed with him and them several times over the years, which gave me a bit of a peek into how people live in Paris. It's not that unlike living in NYC, at least near the center. High rent, tiny apartment not necessarily in the best condition--or a larger one quite a distance from the center--and lots of compromises. Except that the buildings are typically much older and have been retrofitted so many times to the point where you wonder how they haven't collapsed. But it's the way it is and unless you're rich or very well-connected it's one of the prices you pay to live in a big and vibrant city.
Yes, you go to a place like Paris without having a community and co-eds or co-workers, you are not particularly good-looking, tall or rich and you are basically f***ed. You can try Wework, Meetup, but all you meet are other foreigners and lost souls. Small talk is one thing but a complete lack of curiosity towards other people - if you do not happen to be the beau chef from EiP - is another thing.
@@eugenmalatov5470 Ahaha, sooo many lost souls at Meetups, yes! Also a few gems, but if you only meet a good connection 1 in 10 times, it's not sustainable. That's why you have to meet people *through activities you truly like* - it's not a waste of time if you don't meet anyone interesting.
I'm italian, love France, lived there in 2004 near Beauvais, and I would NEVER live in Paris. Been to Paris so many times I didn't need the subway map in the end, remembered all stops including line change stops 😊 but I hate big cities and although Paris is beautiful, I'd love to live in the south of France or even Corsica, 'cause I need a slow life and Paris doesn't grant that. Je parle français aussi parce-que je l'ai etudié à l'école superieure et à l'université aussi, j'aime la France et je reviendrais dans le futur, mais débarassez vous de Macron s'il vous plaît 😂
When somene makes small talk, it doesn't mean he or she is using it as a precursor to a more important subject. That person is just being pleasant, so won't take kindly to being snubbed. // What you are basically saying, after that, is unless a person is introduced, he or she should go away. Now that IS unfriendly!
I would not recommend it, or if you want to go Google the area where your hotel is based and make sure you won't end up in No go zones like me because I been followed, whistled at etc and I will never go back without a man next to me
I live in multi culti Manchester, been to many cities by myself and no place gave me such a bad vibe as a few corners in Paris where I was scared of my life.
I have never heard anyone say nice things about Paris. The word is that Paris is like a world of its own, a not very nice one, and the real France is in the small towns in the countryside.
Why would the real france be elsewhere? Clearly a racist comment, a bit like saying someone of Moroccan or African descent is not “real”French. Parisians, real Parisians, I admit there are probably less than half a million, love their city.
The real France in the small towns ? This is not the real France. Some people sometimes because they are racists or conservatives wants to consider small towns like the real France. But teh real France is where most french people are living, in cities or around cities not in small towns. France is a diverse country. Without Paris France would not be France. But without Marseille, Toulouse, Nantes, Brest, Starsbourg it would not be France neither. Try to understand why around you People tells bullshit about Paris. It's not exactly Paris they are against but the centralization of the coluntry and the french state. But some parisians are poors and don't work for government.If you want to know what is Paris try to go there one day
I am from Florida where people are often friendly yet fake nice….. and when I moved to New York City I found it refreshing to be around the New Yorkers because there was a less tendency for people to be nice out of obligation ….. and I love the fact that they are in the move and speak more quickly. I think you enjoy a city if you are already that type of person …. No matter where you are from it does not mean you are supposed to automatically clique with that mentality. From moving around a lot and traveling I’ve discovered that I truly appreciate people who are more honest even if rude . lol
Lucile = reason why I understand anything about France :DDDD
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@@JordanS-ww4eu imagine replying on her boyfriends comment to tell her that she’s pretty 😂 Feels bad Bobby but at least you got her 😉
My colleagues almost always hate taking the business trips to Paris because of bad experience. I’ve been there back and forth and it’s always a good (general) experience: learning the language is definitely the key.
I deeply appreciate the practical approach that you have taken to your videos. You address the realities of life without becoming pessimistic. Thank you.
SO NICE to have a realistic view of living in Paris. Visiting is different
In the US, it takes several weeks to several months to evict somebody from a rental property. It depends on which State you’re in. So when you saw that sign on the door, the tenants had already been notified multiple times, and we’re now at the end of the eviction process.
In New York, the time it takes to evict someone in New York can vary from a few weeks to several months, depending on the circumstances. Here are some average timelines for the eviction process:
Initial notice period: 14-90 days
Issuance and posting of summons and complaint, court hearing, and ruling: 10-17 days
Posting of writ of execution: A few hours to a few days
Return of possession: 10 days to 1 year
The eviction process can be delayed by adjournments or appeals. Even after a judgment, tenants have at least 14 days before they can be physically removed from the property.
The amount of notice a landlord must give a tenant depends on how long the tenant has lived in the property or the length of their lease term:
Tenants occupying for a year or having a lease of at least one year: 30 days' notice
Tenants occupying from one to two years and lease holders of one to two year leases: 60 days' notice
Tenants occupying more than two years or having leases of two years or more: 90 days' notice.
Nobody gets evicted in three days. Tenants have more rides than landlords at this point in the US.
I had a neighbor that couldn’t get a deadbeat tenant out. Every time they went to court he had moved someone else in or found some loophole that required a delay. Had she hired an experienced attorney this wouldn’t have happened. He lived there rent free for 2 years. Her apartment went into foreclosure before she got him out. Fortunately she was able to move back in and get it current. But it was a cautionary tale. I opted for room mates and lower rent so that wouldn’t happen to me. It’s just too risky unless you have saving to weather the occasional deadbeat. As a result it’s so expensive to live in NYC and you need a down payment that is so high only the rich can get a decent apartment. You need $5000 just to move into a $1500/mth apartment. And that’s for a studio in a borough! Expect 50% more for Manhattan. So who has $15,000 just to move into a nice one bedroom or standard 2 bedroom? At that point you should save up to buy something if you can.
For some reason, I also love visiting graveyards around France. They are different and have so many sculptures that I love viewing.
Miss Lucille , Could you make a video talking about the differences in French humour ? ✨
I really enjoy your videos and always look forward seeing what you have dished up for us next. I’ve been to Paris a dozen times or so, seen what “you must see”, got a grip on getting around town on the subway, like hopping a bus when the mood strikes or time is a factor, but I heartily agree with you: the best way to experience the city is on foot. Whether you plan your walks or take an all day stroll comme un flaneur, your feet will take you places you just won’t “really” see otherwise. Prepare yourself for whatever weather the day(night) brings and get out and hoof it! Dang, I get goose bumps just thinking ‘bout my next trip… Paris does that to me🥳
Oooh! I love your comment :)
That’s really true about third places, especially the parks. That’s what gives Paris such a terrific urban vibe. Lots of people moving around - and probably harder to get into the stream. Loved the video. I hope I can live in Paris someday if I have work project. Merci cheers 🇺🇸🇫🇷
All true and an excellent accurate honest vlog.
9:25 " a lot of admin!" made me smile as an ex-resident of France!
Love the photos and clips
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Thank you for watching :) And surprisingly the admin has gotten better in the past few years, so it must have been even harder for you when you were living in France!
@@LucileHR Kind of you to reply: but I do get a small French pension!
I’m from Wales and in Paris now. Been to Cafe des deux Moulins and Moulin Rouge tonight. Absolutely amazing place. Staying in Montmartre and it’s got a nice feel to it. More like a village than a city area
Wow, hey from another Welsh person looking to move to Paris! :)
I think this advice applies anywhere. Really great tips.
I love the metro in Paris, especially if you get a Navigo card. My cousin set me up with one, when I was visiting. It was fantastic, and hassle free. As an English speaker, only, I didn't find people to be rude, at all. My cousin told me, when walking into a place of business, start with "Bonjour". Then ask if they speak English. I found the majority of people working in the hospitality industry, spoke an understandable English. Then, he said, don't forget "Merci", and "S'il vous plaît", and as a tourist, you'll be fine.
Wonderful and useful Paris infos. Thank you very much for video sharing. Video 👍
I appreciate your recommendations & advice about Paris Lucile! Thanks for sharing & I love watching your videos.
Thank you for your kind comments :)
Something people don't tell you is that Parisian French is a little bit different to "standard French" !
Absolutely!!
That's one way of saying it, when you are polite :)
What is a standard french ? A french from Marseille or Toulouse ? Because some french have an idea of what is a standard french very weird. A french from rural areas for exemple. Paris is the place where you can find french people from all over the country. Most of parisians are not born and raised in Paris.
@@languerouge5385 Let's then say that the city, the way of life, the earnings needed to be able to live there, shapes people
I don´t think it´s that far from standard. I come from Switzerland and the French spoken here can deviate quite a bit from standard French. When I moved to Paris, I found the local French to be pretty much coming out of a textbook at school.
I am working on living in Paris so thank you for telling what it actually is like ❤️
Lucile you are wonderful! Thank you for your videos, so helpful. Merci)
I’m honestly thinking about moving to Paris when I’m in my 50’s-60’s when I’m kind of ready to retire. I’m from NY and I’ve never been anywhere outside of the country, but Paris would be my first travel stop. I would definitely move to Paris, I just gotta get used to the language barrier as well as the fact that there’s no air conditioning (although I could probably buy a small portable air conditioner)
❤ that for you. I consider the same thing and I'm from NY too.
I love this!! I used to live in NY and really loved it so I think you’ll fit right in here in Paris :)
Best wishes. It's good to have a goal/aspiration. Hope you do get to travel abroad before you finally move. Especially to France (before the possible move).
I lived in NYC for about 10 years, and I'm moving to a (not) Paris part of France in a few months. From NYC I went to South America and Asia. My first times abroad. Studied Japanese at Columbia Univ 2 years. But I find French harder than people think it'll be. And I practice daily.
Having said that, Janice in France (here on youtube) has a channel, moved to the Paris area at 70(!) with pretty much no French. So it's POSSIBLE, but personally, if I had been moving around Tokyo the year I spent there with no ability to communicate, or read signs, toilet directions, train ticket machines, food menus, meet people--it would have been miserable. There are people who've live there for decades without the language, so again, it's possible. But long story short; I hope you'll try to get that language under your belt as best you can...
A lot of Americans mention moving to European countries without stopping to ask if they would be accepted for a long term visa or work permit; you know, just like any European would who wanted to move to the US…
I wouldn't recommend actually spending your retirement here because nothing is done to accomodate older people : almost no elevators in the metro, needing to climb stairs, walking a lot... or you need to still be in good shape!
I was hoping to hear more info about economics, cost of living and how single people manage to support themselves on one income. What rent can the average person afford there, and what are the struggles? What challenges do immigrants go through with medical insurance, or if you don't have a medical insurance, what is the cost of emergency visit? Emergency vehicle to take you or just urgent care if you go by yourself and wait to be seen?
Cost of living in Paris is really high. The salaries do match, at least a bit, but it's still pretty expensive, and that's why most people don't live alone or live in the surrounding areas. In Paris we are talking about an easy 900 euros rent for a very very small place for 1 person, like a two rooms appartment. And your average salary will be around 2000. Plus the subway isn't cheap either, groceries aren't, electricity bills are through the roof, internet... And Lucile here come from a pretty favored background apparently, (I don't mean that against her), but the places she has shown in her videos are pretty exepensives, and most appartment you'll rent in Paris are a bit more run down than that (and not soundproof or weatherproof).
I'm not sure about medical insurance as I'm not an immigrant, but I know that there are dedicated channels and people for that. In general in France even if you are an immigrant you'll receive medical assistance for really cheap/free, because it's the law here, but I'm talking about life threathening medical concerns mostly. If you need new teeths for exemple, that won't be covered (still waaaay cheaper than in the US tho, even at full price). A visit to the doctor office is 25 euros, with or without insurance. For specialist it's usually between 50 and 70 euros. If you need to stay at the hospital without insurance it can be pretty expensive, around 300 euros a day for a room, same for a scanner or other things, BUT, once you get the bills, you have a year to send them to your insurance company to get your money back, so if you find a job in France some time after your medical bills, you can have them covered.
Emergency vehicles (Ambulances), are free, but they are only for real emergencies. Take a cab to the hospital if it's not urgent, just know that the waiting time at the hospital is VERY VERY long (like more than 10 hours).
Lucile please consider doing a video about Korean food in Paris. I often watch videos from Korea. There are a lot of foreign exchange students there and a large number of them are from France - this always surprises me.
I just left Paris. I really enjoyed it.
Bonjour Lucile! 1 month until my husband and I arrive in Paris. Upon Goggle Map walking Les Batignolles after your suggestion in a previous video, I told my husband that we need to stroll around there while in Paris. We plan to grab some lunch somewhere in the Batignolles and wandering around the park on 9/4 before we trek toward Montmartre. J'ai hâte!
Have so much fun!! I love Caducée for a nice lunch near Batignolles, and there are so many good restaurants in the area!
@@LucileHR Merci!
@@LucileHR Merci and Congratulations on 8 years together with Bobby! My husband and I will be celebrating our 27 years together in Stockholm just before flying to Paris.
@@LucileHR Booked Caducée for 13:45 on 9/4! Looking forward to it, particularly since they don't reveal their menu. I love a good mystery that involves food.
Wow that's amazing, enjoy your meal! :) Happy anniversary, 27 years together is amazing!
Thank you Lucille for always taking us on the best adventure s.
Thank you for watching Sabrina!!
Thanks for providing great advice about Paris Lucile
Thank you Alison :)
@@LucileHR You’re welcome Lucile
I like Paris because is "similar" to many areas of Buenos Aires, of course not the same but we have the same lifestyle, many "patisseries" here "panaderias" we eat a lot of them in the morning and afernoon, walkin to libraries parks cultural activities, we go out lot with friends to theathres, and so expensive for us to live in the city but we pay every single peso anyways because is worth it!
Great and honest 🎉🎉
Great info.
Awesome job Lucia drop a like for you
Thanks for watching!!
Bonjour Lucile, You mentioned in a video that you are from Toulouse. Did you make any videos about visiting there or in that vicinity? Ma femme et moi allons rendre visite à des amis (en ligne uniquement) en mai 2025 à Bout-du-pont-de-L'arn et arriverons d'abord à Toulouse. Nous avons pensé que cette ville serait intéressante et amusante à visiter pendant quelques jours. Avez-vous des idées ou des opinions ? Merci mille fois ! Daniel & Judy
In my experience, the lifestyle in Paris is not relaxed, at least not if you have to afford rent. At the weekend, granted. But during the week, it's vélo, boulot, dodo.
Important for the non wealthy: I visit Paris from the US and enjoy the food, drink and offerings. And apart from hotels(!), I don’t concern myself with the cost. Because the length of time to earn a Euro for me is small compared to most Parisians. I’m not sure how Parisians can afford Paris!
The purchasing power of some foreigners is much higher than for most locals, so if you anticipate getting a job and continuing your spending patterns, well, [Sharp intake of breath: Showing surprise or shock.]😮😢
Good Evening Lucile, please compare and contrast the local favorite pizza and the most critically acclaimed pizza restaurant in Paris. Merci beaucoup.
In NYC, tenants have similar rights just like Paris. We called them squatters here in NYC.
Yea in NYC after 30 days its hard to force someone out. It takes months/years to get to the point of an eviction notice going up.
They the worst tbh
Hopefully NYC changes the rules
As a photographer, I’m always interested in photographing the inside of really cool libraries. You mentioned libraries, would you mind mentioning a couple of the coolest public libraries that I could take photos inside of. Merci
AHA! I saw GABRIELLE and THEO! ♥
Yesss! I just met her and she’s awesome :)
Ohhh, that's that dude's name! I found his channel a few months ago, and he had this plan of doing DAILY videos. And I begged him in the comments not to put such a burden on his back. Well, at least from this video, he's still alive. But I forgot his name, thanks. Now I can go see what he's up to.
I don’t know why but it’s always a pleasure watching your videos about Paris. Hopefully many other beautiful city’s around France 🇫🇷 along with their local culinary culture and of course the lovely siesta after lunch. At least I do it🥳👌
Thank you so much :)
In the US we have precautions for renting, and to get evicted, there is a heavy process that takes time. It can take months to evict someone. The posting of a notice is not the first notice the people got - they have gotten court notices, marshals had to appear at the home at a very specific time under specific circumstances, evidence needed to be presented to the courts, and only at that point were they able to finally have the right to kick someone out. We have "squatters rights" which basically means legally anyone can establish a place as their home without paying if they've "squatted" there for a few months, whether they are on a lease or not, and you have to go through a lot of trouble to get rid of those people. We also have the concept of a credit score which to my knowledge does not exist in France, we also have landlords asking prior landlords, etc. It is not as easy to rent here. Hope that helps!
I suspect in most "blue" cities in the US it has been getting harder and harder to evict people. I figured Lucile's picture of a bricked-over door was probably a few years ago, although I'm not from NY. Here in Portland renters' rights have hyper-escalated in the last few years, rentals are super regulated.
@@bradw2k I evicted a roommate a few years ago which is where my knowledge comes from, yes hopefully since then renters' rights have increased! Actually as we speak, someone must have gotten evicted where I live now as their things are outside, but this is the first time in a while.
Teaching how to steal, nice. No such thing as squatters rights only blue city idiots who don't protect property owners. Every state has their own landlord/tenant laws. I wouldn't try squatting or not paying rent in South Carolina. I can get you out in sixty days or less. I run credit and background checks before signing a lease so we have very little problems with non payers. If you have unpaid utilities, personal loans, missed car payments you have made yourself a high risk tenant. I wouldn't rent to you.
Where’s the park with those columns?
My first experience in Paris was getting off the airport, and making a connecting stop after buying a train pass. When I got off the train, it was dark out and there were fifty men up the hill at the top of the street standing against the wall. I was at the bottom of the street and it was soaking wet. I thought it was strange because it wasn’t raining. When I walked to the top of the street, I realized the men were peeing and all the water on the ground was pee.
Sorry about that. Had one too many pints 🍺
Hi! Thank you so much for all the content. I have watched most of your Paris videos and I am planning to visit in December (I will even stay at one of the areas you have recommended, 17th arr.) I was wondering if you have any restaurant recommendations for dinner to spend NYE at (ideally close to the Eiffel Tower?) Thank you!!!
Hi Lucile!👋🏼 I really like ur videos, can u maybe do one about what suburbs in the Île-de-France are better or worse to live in?❤️😊 (basically like u did it with the arrondissements😅)
I'm not sure I know enough about the suburbs to make a video about it haha
“I promise you, if you sit next to me at a park, and start speaking to me … I am going to be a bit wary until you prove to me that you have a reason to talk to me. Because I live in a big city and there are so many people around me”.
You can say hi to her - but “make sure” - when you do - to tell her you know her from her channel.
I am sure she doesn’t mean to come across like this.
Vous avez un joli panier de pique-nique, c'est pratique pour déjeuner dans les parcs à Paris 😊
Oui il est super !!
only wanna visit, been there once - 1986, my wife has never been, gonna freak her out with the tombs or whatever they call it- underground cemetery
Thanks for debunking Emily in Paris and Midnight in Paris! 😂
I do love both of these movies though haha
@@LucileHR lol When is Bobby gonna be your husband? Is it part of French culture to marry longer than 8 years of having boyfriend? 😂
Lucile, My husband and I have been to France a couple of times, and we enjoy your videos. But something in this video stopped me in my tracks. Is that a picture of you in front of the...wait, what?...the Penn Yan diner?? My brother lived in that small village, and we would sometimes go to that diner when I was visiting him. I'm so curious about how you ended up there.
Wow that's such a coincidence! We used to live in NYC and we took a roadtrip to the finger lakes and we went through Penn Yan! I LOVE diners in general and I've been to so many of them, and this one was very special :)
How is the Olympics affecting Parisians and tourism? Personally I have no interest in the Olympics. Paris gets about 50 million tourists a year, compared to just 2 million residence in the city. I would think friendship usually stems from a mutual activity.
Watch my next video coming up this Friday if all goes well, I talk specifically about this :)
Stop considering Paris is just about the small city in the center of the megalopole. Some tourist are living outside Paris because it's cheaper. Millions of them go to Disneyland Paris and live there. Paris is a bit more than the administrative city.
where is this place with the view of montmarte @9:15
It is a co-working space, a lot of co-working spaces in Paris have a beautiful rooftop!
Is my imagination, or is that French Guy Theo with you in the restaurant?
I suppose if you are rich you can just pay for all your rent at once and drive around in a Bugatti or a Aston Martin DB9😅
I always wanted the DB9.
I lived and worked in Paris for a year. I was so disappointed how lonely I was. It was soooo very hard to meet people. I moved back to NY after a year…. And for that reason I HATE that show Emily in Paris. So not reality.
To get to know people in a new place you basically have to either fit in, stand out or work at it and be patient. By which I mean, you have to either speak the language fluently, including contemporary and regional slang, colloquialisms and references, be conversant in the culture, know enough about the place, and thus seem "safe" and "natural" for others to welcome you into their lives and not like an unknown outsider, have a larger than life personality that people are naturally attracted to wherever you are, or involve yourself in activities that you enjoy that over time will introduce you to others who will gradually feel more comfortable around you and befriend you. This is basically a universal reality no matter where you move to.
The first one takes a long time, years really, and is unrealistic, especially since past a certain age you're unlikely to ever truly fit in like natives (I've tried, friends have tried, it just doesn't work, usually). The second one is really a matter of chance and you either have such a personality or you don't. The third way is realistically the most promising one. Just find some things that you either already enjoy doing or think you'd enjoy, that involve being with or around others, and eventually you'll click with some people and befriend them. It could be cycling, yoga, photography, music, cooking, reading in cafes, bird watching, classes, whatever. But you're probably not going to randomly make friends in new places otherwise.
Well, I guess there's another way, through work, being invited to parties, dinners, outings, etc. But it really depends on what you do and where you work, and your personality, and some jobs don't lend themselves to making friends. In any case, just be patient and don't try to force it. That never works and usually backfires. Oh, and you have to be at least somewhat conversant in the local language or your friendship options will mostly be limited to people who speak your native language well. But what's the point of living abroad if you don't try to speak the language?!?
As for living in Paris, I had a friend who lived in Paris for many years, first on his own in a small apartment with a typically tiny kitchen and even tinier bathroom, but relatively close to the center in the 13th arrondissement, then with his French wife after they got married in a much larger apartment just outside the peripherique. I stayed with him and them several times over the years, which gave me a bit of a peek into how people live in Paris. It's not that unlike living in NYC, at least near the center. High rent, tiny apartment not necessarily in the best condition--or a larger one quite a distance from the center--and lots of compromises. Except that the buildings are typically much older and have been retrofitted so many times to the point where you wonder how they haven't collapsed. But it's the way it is and unless you're rich or very well-connected it's one of the prices you pay to live in a big and vibrant city.
I loved reading your thoughts, thanks for this comment!
Yes, you go to a place like Paris without having a community and co-eds or co-workers, you are not particularly good-looking, tall or rich and you are basically f***ed.
You can try Wework, Meetup, but all you meet are other foreigners and lost souls.
Small talk is one thing but a complete lack of curiosity towards other people - if you do not happen to be the beau chef from EiP - is another thing.
@@eugenmalatov5470 Ahaha, sooo many lost souls at Meetups, yes! Also a few gems, but if you only meet a good connection 1 in 10 times, it's not sustainable. That's why you have to meet people *through activities you truly like* - it's not a waste of time if you don't meet anyone interesting.
I am American. Got my driver's license when I was in high school at age 17. But never bought a car. Never.
I get you! haha
Where is that Poilane?
It’s the one on rue de Levis !
I guarantee it is not a quick process to evict someone in the US.
I'm italian, love France, lived there in 2004 near Beauvais, and I would NEVER live in Paris. Been to Paris so many times I didn't need the subway map in the end, remembered all stops including line change stops 😊 but I hate big cities and although Paris is beautiful, I'd love to live in the south of France or even Corsica, 'cause I need a slow life and Paris doesn't grant that.
Je parle français aussi parce-que je l'ai etudié à l'école superieure et à l'université aussi, j'aime la France et je reviendrais dans le futur, mais débarassez vous de Macron s'il vous plaît 😂
When somene makes small talk, it doesn't mean he or she is using it as a precursor to a more important subject. That person is just being pleasant, so won't take kindly to being snubbed. // What you are basically saying, after that, is unless a person is introduced, he or she should go away. Now that IS unfriendly!
Ya, but is Paris safe for single women??
I would not recommend it, or if you want to go Google the area where your hotel is based and make sure you won't end up in No go zones like me because I been followed, whistled at etc and I will never go back without a man next to me
I live in multi culti Manchester, been to many cities by myself and no place gave me such a bad vibe as a few corners in Paris where I was scared of my life.
@@owadziatko OMG that sounds terrifying! Hard to believe there are actual "no go" zones in Paris. Very sad.
Need a car here no bike lanes few walking cross
I have never heard anyone say nice things about Paris. The word is that Paris is like a world of its own, a not very nice one, and the real France is in the small towns in the countryside.
Are you kidding me? Paris is wonderful! A very walkable, beautiful city with so much to see and do. I'm going again next month.
You cannot generaiize Paris😂 Each "quartier" is a whole different world. So much beauty and diversity. Something for everyone.
Why would the real france be elsewhere? Clearly a racist comment, a bit like saying someone of Moroccan or African descent is not “real”French. Parisians, real Parisians, I admit there are probably less than half a million, love their city.
The real France in the small towns ? This is not the real France. Some people sometimes because they are racists or conservatives wants to consider small towns like the real France. But teh real France is where most french people are living, in cities or around cities not in small towns. France is a diverse country. Without Paris France would not be France. But without Marseille, Toulouse, Nantes, Brest, Starsbourg it would not be France neither. Try to understand why around you People tells bullshit about Paris. It's not exactly Paris they are against but the centralization of the coluntry and the french state. But some parisians are poors and don't work for government.If you want to know what is Paris try to go there one day
Sounds like you’ve never been to Paris 😂
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lol I just can’t help it!!
@@LucileHRdon't worry about it. It's sweet.