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.
I have noticed that they eat small portions so that’s definitely true, but they put a lot of time and attention into even a small dish. It seems they value quality over quantity, kind of like the high end restaurants of many places. I don’t like to be stuffed, I wish more restaurants did that in the US
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
@@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!
Quick tip Ruth - when heading somewhere new it's a good idea to download a map of the area in advance with Google Maps so that you're not reliant on signal (or expensive roaming data plans) to navigate. The app just uses downloaded map content automatically when available. It's called "Offline maps" under your Google Maps profile.
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.
Lovely to see you having such a great time! Just a note to others, you need a Crit Air certificate for your vehicle, which registers it with the French authorities to show the level of emissions for your car, for authorisation or charges for clean air zones. You can do it from the UK for a few pounds, and registers that vehicle for life. You can also buy a pass for the toll booths, so that you don't have to stop and faff around.
Hi Ruth ! As a French Girl from the North of France, I'm really chocked for your friend's recommandation : French Tacos. Oh My God, this is horrible junk food ! You seems to enjoyed it but, we have such a huge gastronomy, I nearly cried when I saw this part of the video ! But it's also very interesting to see your reaction and delight while discovering this region of France :) I hope you had a nice trip !
Bah si elle aime bien les tacos, tant mieux. Si tu viens en Écosse et tu manges un supper dans un fish ans chips, c'est la même chose. On sait que c'est pas l'haute gastronomie, mais en même temps ça fait partie de la bouffe française aujourd'hui non ?
@@meneurdujeu Elle dit que c'est un ami qui lui a recommandé ça et oui elle a eu l'air d'aimer, tant mieux. Mais on a tellement de chose dans notre gastronomie que O'Tacos je trouve ça triste. Surtout dans le Nord, pour la Street Food il y a les fameuses baraques à frites ! Mais non ce n'est pas pareil car le Fish'n' Chips c'est leur spécialité. Les Tacos c'est pas une spécialité française... Par contre non je ne vois pas du tout ce que tu veux dire avec tes raisons politiques ? Juste j'ai goûté une fois et je n'ai pas aimé. Pourquoi politiser la nourriture ?
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.
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.
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 😊
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. 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇦🇺
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 😊
OMG the driving in the beginning so relatable! 🤣🤣 I was verbally coaching myself every step. 'OK now left lane to left lane'. 'Ok now turn right, but into the left lane.' The deep breaths and prayers were very real!
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
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
I went to Normandy alone , visited sword beach only as i was there on a Sunday and didn't know their wouldn't be any public transport so had a long walk from the ferry port in caen to sword beach im hoping to go back next year on my motorcycle with tent so i can see all of the d day beaches
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!🤩🤩
Lovely. I did enjoy the architecture, the cheeses, and the bakeries you seem to winkle them out with unerring success. Most enjoyable. Many thanks. Rmb5*
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.
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. 👍😀
Hi Ruth I'm very new to your channel. Its only the 4th video I've seen. I watched you crossing the channel to France and your ferry journey home. I absolutely loved the vidoes. Im binge watching today😅😅 much love from South Africa ❤🎉🌹
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.
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.
Some sat navs have European maps built in. My Garmin sat nav has that option. It obviously won't give the live updates, but it will get you from A to B
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!
2:40 I feel like we should bring back paper maps as a backup just in case. I remember in the 90s, my dad taking out the big map and navigating by it 😅 then Mapquest came and I’d write down the directions cus we didn’t have smartphones. Now people don’t know the way around their city without google maps! It’s kinda sad. I like to know a city by heart so I’m not a prisoner to my phone
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!
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.
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.
@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.
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. :)
@@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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
One of my favourite meals in france was just picking up some bread, cheese, fruit and wine at a little mini mart and having a picnic on a river bank, listening to locals chat in French as they strolled past. It was cheap and a "pinch myself I'm really in france" moment
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
My siblings and I did the same journey, tunnel included, in 2018 for our great uncles’s centenary and stayed in Arras too. One thing we discovered is that the town centre is not quite what it seems. Arras was badly damaged during WW1 and afterwards the damaged buildings around the Grand Place were rebuilt in concrete but to the same design. If you walk around and look carefully you can find the replicas. I’ve seen the videos out of sequence so it’s a bit poignant contrasting your excitement at arriving in France with what happened when things got a bit pear shaped but these things happen and I’m sure next time will go better.
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... 😥
Hi Ruth - I’ve never heard of Arras France so this is quite enlightening. Understand about driving on the “wrong” side of the road as coming from 🇨🇦 it would be the same for me driving in the UK on the left side of the road. The French are known for their food and this is a fun part of your video. It seems that computer codes and maps are international now. Thanks for sharing your French trip - très bon et très bien! Bye bye
@@ruthaisling Welcome Ruth! I just watched the other video about your visiting the WW1 Memorials and Cemeteries. Now I understand your visit to Arras to pay respect to your family and others who lost their lives during the Great War. It is a very touching video and learning experience. Thank you so much for sharing it with us and condolences in the loss of your family members who paid the ultimate price of war. Take care & Cheers! 💙🏴💙
There's a cracking Michelin starred restaurant on that square but I can't remember the name of it! I ate there once on a day trip to take a customer on a tour of the factory the company I work for has on the outskirts of Arras.
Those buildings are in Flemish architectural style, typical of northern France (and Belgium, over the border). If you get to Lille at any stage (not far from where you are but back north) you will find it has a magnificent “Grand Place” in that style.
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.
I have noticed that they eat small portions so that’s definitely true, but they put a lot of time and attention into even a small dish. It seems they value quality over quantity, kind of like the high end restaurants of many places. I don’t like to be stuffed, I wish more restaurants did that in the US
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!!
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 .
@@wata5951 I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you're feeling better. 🥰
Subscribed!👍
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!
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.
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！
バッパさんにお会いして良かったですね！🎉🎉🎉
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!
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)。
Hey Ruth, your excitement is infectious! Do enjoy your time in France.
Thanks Mark!
Quick tip Ruth - when heading somewhere new it's a good idea to download a map of the area in advance with Google Maps so that you're not reliant on signal (or expensive roaming data plans) to navigate. The app just uses downloaded map content automatically when available. It's called "Offline maps" under your Google Maps profile.
Great tip, thank you 😊
The art gallery in Arras is amazing for the size of the town. You can also see Robespierre's House.
Thanks for the recommendation!
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!
Lovely to see you having such a great time! Just a note to others, you need a Crit Air certificate for your vehicle, which registers it with the French authorities to show the level of emissions for your car, for authorisation or charges for clean air zones. You can do it from the UK for a few pounds, and registers that vehicle for life.
You can also buy a pass for the toll booths, so that you don't have to stop and faff around.
Thanks for the tips!
Hi Ruth ! As a French Girl from the North of France, I'm really chocked for your friend's recommandation : French Tacos. Oh My God, this is horrible junk food ! You seems to enjoyed it but, we have such a huge gastronomy, I nearly cried when I saw this part of the video ! But it's also very interesting to see your reaction and delight while discovering this region of France :) I hope you had a nice trip !
Bah si elle aime bien les tacos, tant mieux. Si tu viens en Écosse et tu manges un supper dans un fish ans chips, c'est la même chose. On sait que c'est pas l'haute gastronomie, mais en même temps ça fait partie de la bouffe française aujourd'hui non ?
Moi je pense que tu n'aimes pas les tacos à cause des raisons politiques si tu vois ce que je veux dire.
@@meneurdujeu Elle dit que c'est un ami qui lui a recommandé ça et oui elle a eu l'air d'aimer, tant mieux. Mais on a tellement de chose dans notre gastronomie que O'Tacos je trouve ça triste. Surtout dans le Nord, pour la Street Food il y a les fameuses baraques à frites !
Mais non ce n'est pas pareil car le Fish'n' Chips c'est leur spécialité. Les Tacos c'est pas une spécialité française...
Par contre non je ne vois pas du tout ce que tu veux dire avec tes raisons politiques ? Juste j'ai goûté une fois et je n'ai pas aimé. Pourquoi politiser la nourriture ?
@@boulinguezjustine2253 comment ça tacos n'est pas une spécialité française ? Le French Tacos a été inventé à Lyon par un Français ?
@@boulinguezjustine2253 c'est toi qui a commencé en disant que les French Tacos ne sont pas français
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！
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！
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!
ドライブの緊張も食べ物で癒されてよかったね❤😋
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.
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！
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.🇬🇧
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!
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!
Love your red Patigonia jacket. I once was worked for them, great choice and looking good on you. 😍
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！
What a fascinating episode!
I really enjoyed it.
Looking forward to your further adventures.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was great, the food really does look incredible and that particular region is beautiful.
The food was so good! 😍
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!
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!
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 🙏
Love the way you edited the beginning, with the little screen on the right,
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! 😍
Well another fantastic upload,Well put together there Ruth, Beautiful place 🇫🇷,
Food looked well nice,
The food was amazing!
In Norway, we have leashes for dogs 10:42
Sounds like the best idea 👍
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!
OMG the driving in the beginning so relatable! 🤣🤣 I was verbally coaching myself every step. 'OK now left lane to left lane'. 'Ok now turn right, but into the left lane.' The deep breaths and prayers were very real!
It was so stressful 😓
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! ❤️
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！
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. 😍
Thanks!
Thank you, that’s very kind of you! ❤️
Lovely introduction to France. You made us want to go to our local French bakery. Thanks for sharing.
Haha good idea!
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!
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!
ルースさんチャンネル持ってたんね。
それにしてもルースさんの英語聞きやすい。スコットランド英語かと思ったけどそうでもないし
同意です。ルースさんの英語聴き取りやすい！
分かりやすいと言って頂けて嬉しいです！
I went to Normandy alone , visited sword beach only as i was there on a Sunday and didn't know their wouldn't be any public transport so had a long walk from the ferry port in caen to sword beach im hoping to go back next year on my motorcycle with tent so i can see all of the d day beaches
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!
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!
Wow what a journey. Im so envious of you 😊
There is a Merveilleux de Fred in New York City in the West Village. Sooooo good!
Very informative video look forward to more enjoy your trip and all the lovely food.
Thanks Paul!
Lovely. I did enjoy the architecture, the cheeses, and the bakeries you seem to winkle them out with unerring success. Most enjoyable. Many thanks. Rmb5*
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.
Beautiful video Ruth! Really enjoyed travelling along with you. What a gorgeous place!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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
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!
Hi Ruth I'm very new to your channel. Its only the 4th video I've seen. I watched you crossing the channel to France and your ferry journey home. I absolutely loved the vidoes. Im binge watching today😅😅 much love from South Africa ❤🎉🌹
Thanks so much for watching from South Africa!
I lived in France for over 10 years took my driving test over there . I'm not bragging but want to say just stay calm you be fine .
Keep right all ok i drive since30 yrs in Europe
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.
Love that Thumbnail there Ruth,
Hell of a 🥖!!!!
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!
Some sat navs have European maps built in. My Garmin sat nav has that option. It obviously won't give the live updates, but it will get you from A to B
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。
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!
Ruth Aras looked so interesting. Wow the bakeries, yummy.😊
The bakeries are so incredible!
2:40 I feel like we should bring back paper maps as a backup just in case. I remember in the 90s, my dad taking out the big map and navigating by it 😅 then Mapquest came and I’d write down the directions cus we didn’t have smartphones. Now people don’t know the way around their city without google maps! It’s kinda sad. I like to know a city by heart so I’m not a prisoner to my phone
キャンプ場が素晴らしいです&パン・チーズうまそうですね✨
昨日、翔太さんのパリ地下TH-cam視ましたよ。
見てくれてありがとう！
翔太のビデオはまだ見ていません。
Delightful. Thank you
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!
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!
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.
nice video, I am from the netherlands. I do know france and the UK very well. Good luck with your travel :)
Thanks! 😃
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！
RUTHさんこんにちは。フランスに到着して、どのような冒険をするのか楽しみだな、あくまでもバンライフの生活をするんやな、それは面白いね、天気もスコットランドとよく似ているんだな、旨そうなパンやね、コースのプログラムを選ぶんやね、パン屋さんケーキ屋さんがんがいっぱいあるんやね、RUTHさんの天国や。気を付けてフランス旅行を楽しんでくださいよ。SHOTAもフランスにいるみたいやから、いつ会うんだろうね。次の動画を楽しみにしていますよ。
ご声援ありがとうございました！ビデオを見て楽しんでいただき、フランスについてもっと知っていただけてうれしいです。
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!
Go Ruth, have a great time
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？ 🤔
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!
Great video !’cheese looks incredible
It was!
@@ruthaisling I sent you a pic of my Fondu here locally. I love all my cheeses. Hope your having a great day and new adventure. Cheers Troy
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 !
Hi Ruth i have become your gargantuan fan on TH-cam. Love and Respect from Ooty.
Wow, thank you 😊
I like your english, you are articulate.
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!
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!
Nice that you have a Valentine's day date, ha ha What a fun adventure!!
😂😂
One of my favourite meals in france was just picking up some bread, cheese, fruit and wine at a little mini mart and having a picnic on a river bank, listening to locals chat in French as they strolled past. It was cheap and a "pinch myself I'm really in france" moment
Brilliant, I'll do that next time when I go back in warmer temperatures!
France, it seems to me from a distance, is a paradise for food!
It absolutely is!
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 🇮🇳 ♥️
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 😂
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!
My siblings and I did the same journey, tunnel included, in 2018 for our great uncles’s centenary and stayed in Arras too. One thing we discovered is that the town centre is not quite what it seems. Arras was badly damaged during WW1 and afterwards the damaged buildings around the Grand Place were rebuilt in concrete but to the same design. If you walk around and look carefully you can find the replicas.
I’ve seen the videos out of sequence so it’s a bit poignant contrasting your excitement at arriving in France with what happened when things got a bit pear shaped but these things happen and I’m sure next time will go better.
Nice to hear you have also visited. My next trip has to be better! 🫠
Yummy, love the french cuisine.
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... 😥
Excellent video, wishing you all the best. Hope all is well, take care
Thank you! You too!
Hi Ruth - I’ve never heard of Arras France so this is quite enlightening.
Understand about driving on the “wrong” side of the road as coming from 🇨🇦 it would be the same for me driving in the UK on the left side of the road.
The French are known for their food and this is a fun part of your video. It seems that computer codes and maps are international now.
Thanks for sharing your French trip - très bon et très bien! Bye bye
Thanks Jane, I didn't know much about Arras either so it was nice to explore this new place!
@@ruthaisling Welcome Ruth! I just watched the other video about your visiting the WW1 Memorials and Cemeteries. Now I understand your visit to Arras to pay respect to your family and others who lost their lives during the Great War. It is a very touching video and learning experience. Thank you so much for sharing it with us and condolences in the loss of your family members who paid the ultimate price of war.
Take care & Cheers! 💙🏴💙
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!
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!
There's a cracking Michelin starred restaurant on that square but I can't remember the name of it! I ate there once on a day trip to take a customer on a tour of the factory the company I work for has on the outskirts of Arras.
Oh I'll need to visit next time I go! The place I had the cheese fondue was on the square and highly rated but I don't think it had a star!
Those buildings are in Flemish architectural style, typical of northern France (and Belgium, over the border). If you get to Lille at any stage (not far from where you are but back north) you will find it has a magnificent “Grand Place” in that style.
Thanks for the recommendation, the building are so amazing!