My First Impressions Travelling In France
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In my first France travel video, I share my first impressions of travelling in France in winter. After taking the channel tunnel from the UK to France, I need to embark on driving in France for the first time and driving on the opposite side of the road. It's something I've been nervous about for months in the lead-up to this trip and it felt very strange at first.
After a few hairy moments while driving, I finally make it to the historical city of Arras in northern France and spend the day visiting French bakeries, fromangeries and exploring the fascinating history of this beautiful French city. Since I brought my campervan to France, I experience my first ever night in a French motorhome aire.
If you are planning on travelling to France with a campervan or without, I hope this France travel vlog gives you an insight into what travelling France is like!
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One thing we've learned when traveling in France, if you buy a baguette, always buy 2. One for the meal when you get back to your van and the other one for the journey back to the van.
Great advice! 😂
Also so you don't have to remember whether it's un baguette or une baguette 😊
As a born and raised French I can say... Very good advice !! lol Cause I remember as kid when mom asked me to go buy bread,I"d would had eat half a baguette on the way home! hahaha!
Totally true!!
Yes, it’s always been a mystery how the French can stay so slim with all those wonderful patisseries! I read somewhere that they keep to small portions for every meal. I absolutely adore the French patisseries, no one else can make cakes like the French chefs. There are poor copies in the UK. When we go to France we always seek out the nearest bakery, the cakes are just out of this world.
It's been a long time, I lost my beloved cat because of illness, and I was in sadness, but my heart became lighter when I saw your healthy appearance.
Thank you.
I’m sorry to hear about your cat. Thanks for watching the video!
I'm so sorry about your kitty . I agree, watching this lady travel around is lots of fun .
Ruthさん、対応力ありますね。
このあと、劇的再会のシーンを期待しています。
Just discovered you and your videos, you are ver brave! For so many reasons I wouldn’t want to travel alone, you are ver inspiring! Look forward to watching more if your travels
Thanks for watching Teresa!
What has helped me when driving abroad is downloading map sections in advance, so even when you lose connection, you will be ok. Also, the French really appreciate it when you try your best to speak their language. They will treat you much better.
I will definitely do that next time!
Taco Andaluse 😂 is not a Taco is burrito and falafel is arabic food.. nobody in Andalucía know this food.
@@chema3038 Andalusia was the last part of Moorish Spain (Al-Andalus) to be re-conquered by Isabela and Ferdinand in 1492. So if any region of Spain has a claim to "Arabic" food, this would be the place. Ruth reports it tastes good, which in my book is more important than what it's called. So all's good.
@ericrabinowitz6390 thanks Eric, we know the history, maybe faratel exists in those days or not, but right now I dont beleive that arabians like that theirs food is named is andalouse. A take now my time to thanks Ruth for share her experiences.
@@chema3038 Yes, you make a good point. I hadn"t thought it out that far. Falafel is often a street food across the Near East, could it be that in Spain it's been added to the tapas menu? What a lovely mish-mash the world is, with everyone borrowing from each other. Cheers!
車ひとつで隣の国に行ける、素晴らしい🙌フランス語も少しは喋れる、ルースさんはほんと頭が良い👍またキャンプ場も最高ですね、フランスの初日から美味しい食べ物ばかり食べて太らないようね😄これからのフランス旅行が楽しみで仕方ありません、早く次回の動画見たいです、お気をつけて冒険を楽しんで下さいね💪
最初のフランスのビデオを楽しんでいただけてうれしいです。見てくれてありがとう！
After your touching video's in France I'm hooked. My Grandad was a Maori New Zealander and was gassed on the Western Front. Beautiful. Your journey reflects all of us.
Hey Ruth, your excitement is infectious! Do enjoy your time in France.
Thanks Mark!
バッパさんにお会いして良かったですね！🎉🎉🎉
Nice video ! It's funny to see France from your eyes and understand that my country can feel exotic even for our fellow neighbors from across the Channel. You got the trick : a Bonjour and a few words like "s'il vous plait" and "merci" will (nearly, there are a** h***es in every country..) always get you friendly interactions.
I always find it amazing that different countries are so close but can be so different!
ルースさん、フランス行く前からフランス語を勉強したり、現地でも積極的に言葉を話そうとしている姿が尊敬出来ます👍️☺️
現地の言葉を話せるのがいい。
だから日本語も勉強したんだ！フランス語より日本語の方が好きだけどね(笑)。
France has such beautiful buildings 😮 the food looks divine 😍 i love a baguette with butter on and dipped in lovely hot soup 😊 Thanks Ruth that was a great tour, especially the tunnels 😊
Thank you 🙏
Wow I remember my anxiety when I was driving Down Under LOL. I lived and worked in Detroit, so driving on the right side of my company car aka Holden was challenging. Great video! Cheers. 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇦🇺
Thanks for watching the videos!
Ruth I never get sick of watching your videos you really are an inspiration to everyone well done love it 😍
Thanks Sean, I always appreciate your lovely comments!
Your visit to France is off to a great start, I really enjoyed this first video. I've driven on the left side of the road in a few countries and I too have to concentrate so as not to turn into oncoming traffic. I'm sure it will get easier as you go. Thanks for sharing.
ドライブの緊張も食べ物で癒されてよかったね❤😋
This is a great video, Ruth, my heart went out to you when you drove on the right-hand side for the first time. You really looked nervous. When the map disappeared my heart skipped a beat!
I'm looking forward to many more of your adventures. They are so informative too!🤩🤩
Thanks Geoffrey, it was a really nerve-wracking experience but I'm glad I did it!
What a fascinating episode!
I really enjoyed it.
Looking forward to your further adventures.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another enjoyable video, I like the way you explain your trip, and how to access things. Also your enthusiasm is infectious. 🙂 Keep up the good work.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
Hi Ruth nice to see you exploring different places and even countries which have a variety of traditions. One remarkable thing I noticed is the local stores outrunning the chain ones. Thanks for this special episode 😊
Thanks for watching!
The bun from the bakery was enormous and looked yummy. I am so jealous. 😋
So pleased that you are having a safe and enjoyable trip within France. Good luck for the rest of your stay. 👍😀
It was huge haha! Thank you for watching!
Thanks Ruth. Looking forward to the rest of your travels and cheese tasting. Spending extra can be very rewarding.
Thanks, that's true, the cheese was definitely worth the money!
Beautiful video Ruth! Really enjoyed travelling along with you. What a gorgeous place!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely introduction to France. You made us want to go to our local French bakery. Thanks for sharing.
Haha good idea!
This was great, the food really does look incredible and that particular region is beautiful.
The food was so good! 😍
You have done very well with the driving on the wrong side of the road. Looking forward to more of France. Love the food, specially the bakeries.
The bakeries are so good! 😍
France, it seems to me from a distance, is a paradise for food!
It absolutely is!
フランスの事知れてよかったわ☺次の投稿も楽しみですー
ビデオを見てくれてありがとう！
Ruth, A fantastic tour of Arras. Trying to decide on our travel plans for 2024. I will consider this location for sure!
Glad you enjoyed it. If you're in a van, that aire is really great, I recommend it!
Hi Ruth, yes, great to experience a different culture. Food looks first class.. take care and thanks for posting your travels.Neil.😊x.
Thanks for watching Neil, it's been interesting to take the van to France and experience what it's like!
ルースさんの英語会話を聞いていると、英語ヒヤリングの勉強になります.
it's good for hearing inglish conversaitin with rushu!!!
英語の勉強、頑張ってください！
Go Ruth, have a great time
Arras, one of the greatest battles of WW1. Another great video. Glad you are enjoying your trip to France. Looking forward to your next video!😀👍
The next video will be about it 👍
@@ruthaisling So glad, lest we forget.🇬🇧
スコットランド〜フランスへの行き方を知らなかったので本当に勉強になりました。
ルースさん気をつけて旅を続けて下さい。
ご清覧ありがとうございました！
That’s what I love to do when I travel try all the food! That’s the best!I love cheese too and would have enjoyed that cheese shop! That’s so great that you got to speak French in the shops! The tunnels were really interesting. Wonderful video Ruth! I really enjoyed it! Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks Mary, it was an interesting place to visit!
Very informative video look forward to more enjoy your trip and all the lovely food.
Thanks Paul!
Yey Sunday Funday with Ruth ❤😊 ! 🇫🇷
Thanks for watching Kim!
イギリスからフランスへ🇫🇷
近い国なのに全然違いますね！
景観、食べ物どれも素晴らしいです！
日本語忘れないうちにまた来てくださいね。しょうたさんと合流しまた二人で旅をしてほしいな。
日本語の練習を続けなければ！
The art gallery in Arras is amazing for the size of the town. You can also see Robespierre's House.
Thanks for the recommendation!
素敵な再会シーンを期待しています❤😊
Thanks for taking me on your journey in France, the food from the bakery looks like heaven....and I hope you enjoy your valentines date with Jean Paul...lucky guy and happy Sunday from the Scottish Highlands of Aberdeenshire Ruth
Haha, thanks for watching! The bakeries in France are so amazing. 😍
久しぶりにルースさんを見れてほっこりした気分になりました😊
Ruth Aras looked so interesting. Wow the bakeries, yummy.😊
The bakeries are so incredible!
I love your account of driving on the right. As an American driving in England for the first time, it took 4 hours to drive the 50 miles from Golders Green, London, to Carfax, in Oxford. I kept taking exits when I didn't intend to and struggling to find my way back onto the motorway. And how have I never heard of Arras before? Your lovely videos are becoming a tutorial for me too. And I'd like to congratulate you on 3M total views and soon a well-deserved 50K subscribers, marvelous! A fine start to a Happy New Year. :)
Thanks Eric, it's interesting you had the same experience but on the opposite side! Thank you, you're always keeping an eye on the numbers! 👀😂
@@ruthaisling Yes, it felt so uncomfortable having cars pass on the right. And yes, guilty on the numbers. It's lovely to see how many appreciate your fine and entertaining work.
@@ericrabinowitz6390 I'm always surprised, but really appreciate how many people have subscribed to the channel!
Very interesting seeing you switch and drive on the right! Cngrats!
Quite stressful in the first few moments 😂
You seemed to do very well! Congrats again, young lady or young lass!
U made this phantastic ❤
The food looks wonderful. Have a wonderful adventure. France was fun for me.
Thanks, the food is so good! Glad to hear you enjoyed it too!
Great video, as always ❤
Thanks!
Tacos from O'tacos looks delicious. Monoprix was one of my fav supermarket while I was there. Le Beffroy church and the houses reminded me of my home town in Poland a little. Thank you for sharing.
The tacos were really good! Thanks for watching!
Loved this video!
Thanks Rob!
Great vlog Ruth, It is a stunning place. You have not found the chocolate yet. Thanks.
No chocolate yet, I probably don't need any more food 😂
Excellent video, wishing you all the best. Hope all is well, take care
Thank you! You too!
I have loved everyone of your videos so far… my ears pricked up when I heard you mention New Zealand and Ww1…. I can’t wait to go back to France one day
Thank you for watching the videos! ❤️
Thanks!
Thank you, that’s very kind of you! ❤️
A cheese and bread paradise exists probably in most towns in France. Pain au Chocolat for breakfast. Merci beaucoup. :) And that glimpse of the huge Thiepval memorial at the end... 😥
nice video, I am from the netherlands. I do know france and the UK very well. Good luck with your travel :)
Thanks! 😃
You had me at baguette! Looks like a wonderful trip so far!
The baguettes were so wonderful!
Arras was the first place we stayed on our first trip to France. We found a campsite with fishing lake, a pizza oven and a small bar with a bakery a short walk away. The son had taken it over for his parents and over the years he upgraded it adding a restaurant, shower block, washing machines. We used to head there every year as our first stop off point as it was close to Calais. We gave him a huge Welsh flag and when we went the following year, it was hanging in bar. Good times. I can’t wait for your vlog next week - from the teaser, it will evoke even more memories.
That sounds really lovely Carol! I'd like to try visiting a campsite next time as most of them were closed for the winter season!
Greetings from Hong Kong. Hello, Miss Ruth.
It is been a long time since your appearance in Mr. Shota’s videos.
Never been to France before, but traveling by plane, train and car are convenient.
Also, not just the culture, but the cuisine and practice are also fascinating.
Long time no see! Thanks for watching the video!
Yummy, love the french cuisine.
One of Ms. Aisling's best efforts. She seems to be having no trouble getting her French subjects to allow her to photograph, and her pleasure in her adventure is very infectious.
Thank you, I appreciate your nice comment!
Nice that you have a Valentine's day date, ha ha What a fun adventure!!
😂😂
ショータの動画でキャンプエリア駐車場に赤いキャンピングカーが映ってて、ちょっと印象的だったんだけどルースさんのだったかー😊
フランスで結婚式なんか挙げられたらいいなー❤
ルースのキャンピングカーかな？ 🤔
Keep right all ok i drive since30 yrs in Europe
Came across your vlogs about travelling down through England and in to France by chance. Very enjoyable and informative. I had that data problem too and it caused problems with using the paris metro app. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels.
Thanks Patrick! There were some other comments recommending 02 so I might look at switching to them for the next time I go?
@ruthaisling I'm no expert Ruth but as I say I am with giffgaff which uses O2 signals but I'm using pay as you go. Most times it has been very good but just in my case I did have that snag in France re data...solved quickly by getting a French data simcard plus my phone is dual sim ...ie can take 2 sim cards giving greater flexibility.
Another little point you refer to the limitations imposed post brexit on uk passport holders. Having an Irish passport is very useful as we retain the same eu travel and settlement rights as before. I assume you have no Irish family connections? I know the applications from the UK for Irish passports has increased dramatically with people aserting their Irish ancestry.
Ruthさん、こんにちは。アラスという街は初めて知りましたが、中世の街並みがとても綺麗ですね！食べ物も美味しそうです。次の動画も楽しみにしています。
ビデオを見てくれてありがとう！
Thanks to your interesting and useful guidance, I was able to see the French city that maintained the historic characteristic of France. In addition to the beautiful cityscape, your splendid guide made me feel like I was there. 😊I'm looking forward to watching your next trip in France. From Japan. 😊P.S. The information about the food which you ate was also interesting.
I'm glad you could feel like you were there too, that's always the aim with my videos. Shame I can't teleport the food through the screen though. 😂
always love ya videos
Thank you!
Excellent video!😊
Thanks!
Ruth, you are so lovely! ❤️❤️
Thanks for watching the video!
Well mzz heathers ..that was totally awsomewells.. specialy the tunels ..amazingkts ..pip pips n carryon 😍😎😁
Thank you so much 😁
Love and light ireland ❤
Hi Ruth, I know the feeling of driving on the wrong side of the road, came to France today on a business trip for the week. Took me a bit of time to get use to driving from Charles de Gaulle airport to Normandy especially when I couldn’t get my Google maps working through the hired cars radio, didn’t help the radio settings being in French and not used French since I was at school many years ago but managed to change it to English.
before coming I downloaded the offline maps for around Paris to Normandy in case I lost my signal or my data package didn’t activate correctly until I could get it working. Try downloading offline maps on google maps you can do more than one location as it can help if you lose your signal on your phone.
I do the same back home in Scotland as well especially if I’m going somewhere where the phone signal is patch like in some areas of the highlands and Shetland.
I'll definitely do that next time, I face the same sometimes in Scotland but it's easier as usually the road only goes one way! I hope all your driving in France goes ok and enjoy all the yummy food!
Enjoy yourself, you enjoy your journey from France
Thanks Martin!
一生懸命クルマをドライブしている姿が好きです。美人だしね😘
ご声援ありがとうございました！
I like Arras very much and have visited a few times. Lovely to see it in your video. Well done for having some basic French before you headed over, makes all the difference, especially when you get a bit further south.
Hint on the driving. My first few trips over to Europe I drove resting my elbow on the ledge at the bottom of the window. Stopped me wandering over to the wrong side of the road.
I am looking forward to the rest of this series on France.
M
Thanks for watching and glad to hear you like Arras too, it's such a lovely city. Thanks for the driving tip too, that's helpful to know!
Hi Ruth, really enjoyed this video and as always passion from you comes across whenever you explore new places. In terms of park-ups for Ernie and all other campers / motor homes Europe is way ahead of Britain. The service and acceptance ( of this holidaying or lifestyle)is on another level on the continent. Loved the part about the local food, like yourself I’d be in every bakery 🧁 trying out the tasty treats. I would need to plenty of exercise to burn off the calories 😉😂. Have a great week, looking forward to your next video. 😊x
It’s amazing how well set up France is for vans compared to home! Wish it was like that in the UK too
I haven't been to France yet but I have been to Noumea , New Caledonia in the South Pacific so I understand your fascination with food and bakeries. I spent 2 days walking and eating the lovely French food. I figured I was walking so it was OK to have more than one pastry.......many more...yum!!!! Ruth I'm really enjoying your channel. I enjoyed learning how the channel tunnel worked. It was only a concept when I lived in London on my big O.E (overseas experience) in 1974/76. Plus joining the common market was just a referendum 1975. Lot of changing history, so thanks for sharing and updates on changing history, for me. I feel old now LOL! Bon Chance! with your travels and stay safe.
PS : Ruth I'm watching your videos down here in New Zealand 😊
Thanks so much for watching from New Zealand! French food is so yummy, I’m glad you enjoyed it too!
Beautiful
What a beautiful video ❤ that baguettes looks fab.. i wish i am able to travel to this beautiful part of france 🇫🇷
I hope so too!
@@ruthaisling Safe Travels 😊
Love From India 🇮🇳 ♥️
ルースさんのドキドキ感が伝わります。しょーた君の動画にルースさんの車が映っていたので会えたのですね。😺
Great video 🏁
Thanks!
Lovely video Ruth. It was like being on the journey with you and experiencing a bit of France. The French Aires are great aren't they? We should do them over in the UK, don't you think?
I'm glad you could feel like you were there too. The aires are amazing! It's nice that this new Campra system has been set up but the prices in France are much more affordable.
Well done you on your first time abroad. Safe travels 😉
Thank you! 😃
@@ruthaisling I've never done it either so here's learning with ya 😉
I enjoyed your video very much！I am looking for your next video as well.
Thank you!
There is a Merveilleux de Fred in New York City in the West Village. Sooooo good!
Ruth you have started in a fabulous place, Arras is lovely.
He bakeries in France are to die for. I will be heading to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D Day in June.
I shall spend my allowance of 90 days all around that region again.
If you go further south do visit Oradour Sur Glaine.
It's very special.
Oh wow, that will be an interesting time to visit. Thanks for the recommendation about Oradour Sur Glaine.
Ah Arras was the first stop for me on my motorbike trip too. I stayed in a youth hostel on La Grand' Place.
It's a convenient location not far from Calais!
Hi Ruth i'm.French your French accent is very good and very nice! Especialy when you pronounce the word Baguette!, and meringue! Keep going! I wish you a very nice trip over France! Denis ...
Thank you 😃 I need to keep practising!
@@ruthaisling you" re gifted !
In honour of your video we had cafe avec pain au chocolat while watching (but I'm sure your pastries were WAY better). The cheese selection. I'd have been in heaven. I need to visit France again. You did a great job driving on the opposite side. Just remember to breathe. :) And of course, so nice to see you have a special date for Valentine's. Your soul mate perhaps.
Wow, what a great snack to eat while watching the video! The cheese was out of this world, there was so much to choose from!
Ruth, looks like you’re having a great time. I’m so jealous because northern France is a favourite destination of mine. Although I’m British I love driving in Europe because the traffic is usually lighter than at home and, in my experience, other drivers will give you space when they see your UK number plate😁
The boulangeries are a proper treat but if you want something a bit more healthy look out for the Prix Fixee menus in cafes. They offer a 3 course lunch at reasonable cost and as they are aimed at the locals (the French don’t rush lunch - so civilised) they are tasty and nutritious.
That's good to know about the UK numberplate! Thanks for the advice on the Prix Fixee menu, that sounds great!
Thanks for all your information and glad you're having a great time on your hols in France I've drove through France and Germany onto Italy years ago 😀 it's great I love adventure history art meeting new people going new places and I still youth hostel 😅lol from me in Birmingham xx 😍
Those sound like great adventures, I imagine the food in Italy is even better!
@@ruthaisling yes Ruth Italian food is lovely 😍 you'll like it I promise 😋
👋 Ruth, can't believe you managed to get my Renault conversion van in your thumbnail 😊, just kidding I'm in Somerset, did Pyrenees via portsmouth to Santander last year. The Pyrenees are much more impressive than I thought, stay safe ❤
Ooh, that taco looked right up my street, and those patisseries! 🤪😋🤣
The food is so good!!
I think I'm going to really enjoy watching your French adventures, Ruth! I'd love to travel that far afield but it's a bit far for my health 😂
I hope you can feel like you a travelling a little by watching the videos!
Thanks Ruth for another great video. I felt nervous for you setting off on the right/wrong side of the road. Be careful with that Jean Paul, he looks a little bit suspect to me.😆
It was very nervous! Haha, he does look a bit suspect, doesn't he! 😂
weather wise we say you need to come down to the Loire Valley before it really gets warm but this time of year February its wet and cold but no snow hardly.
I'll need to come back again and explore France in the warmer months
Enjoy your time in France and eating the french bread cheese and cakes have to try the chocolate filled crepes
Oh I’ll need to try some of those next!
Loving this series Ruth 👍🙂 Looking forward to where you are going to go next.
I share your worries driving on the other side of the road, but well done on conquering your anxiety. I visited USA in 2019 and Iceland in 2022 and thought I coped pretty well but I had my son to help with navigation, so it must have been really hard for you at first especially with no maps. Maybe consider changing mobile network as O2 allow data to be used in Europe without having to pay extra 👍🙂
Thanks, it's so weird at first isn't it! I think I will change network, I haven't been very happy with Vodafone to be honest!
Yeah go for it, can keep your number by requesting a PAC code which is free. Can get SIM only deals for less than 10 pounds per month with lots of data as well. Can keep your old phone as well if it still is in good condition, can just get it unlocked if it is locked to a particular network 👍🙂
@@pkjlr77 I'll definitely do that soon!