My dearest Beth I love watching you with everything u do Especially when u saw videos shopping in France 🇫🇷. U remind me a little girl being excited 😊 🤗 lololol. Well I I'm in usa state of R.I and believe me I have found those Orange note books, And the metal tins In a family dollar store. NOT a regular dollar store. The chocolate 🍫 😋 I found in a market called Aldi's. I also found some milk chocolate from Holland 🇳🇱 and it's out of this world And is not one pc. It's little squares packed as one bar. I just wanted to share this with you We love you have a safe trip home.
U can also put some water on the menthol tissue a little. And put them in the fridge and put on your for head if you have some headache. And great to bring if you get a bit uneasy in a car. Just smell it and you will feel better. The tip on the books i love. Sardines we also have in the Netherland . So sad the trip is over. Have a save travel back home.
@@mjvn8870 - Great to know about the Chocolate @ ALDI! I’m in California & we have ALDI here as well. I love The Netherlands & have visited there many times 😍
Beth on my worst day you always bring me JOY! I am 66 young and hope to visit Paris one day on my bucket list. If not just see you and your family, and your love for France and all things good food and love for down to earth entertaining makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. Thank you!🍒🍇🧀🥐🍋🍊🥖😊
Ah, I’m so sad our adventure is coming to an end again. Time has flown. Thanks for sharing these yummy treats and interesting gifts. The tins are decorated so nicely, a shame to toss out later. Safe travels to the US looking forward to more videos.
I know me too! It gets harder and harder each year to get back on that plane! LOL! BUT happy to get my kids back to school, and detox a bit from all the rich food and wine ha! I think I need to do a video on "What I Eat in a Day AFTER a 5 week Vacation Abroad!" LOL!
Me neither! Last year we stayed the whole summer! But this year we rented the house so we only stayed a few weeks! :) But relieved we were able to rent it all the other weeks we would not be there! YAY!
I will be in France for just one day later this year on a cruise and having seen this, I know I’ll be heading straight for the supermarket and market rather than the museums! Really fabulous ideas, especially since I won’t have to worry about flight weight restrictions, ha-ha!
Actually Côte d Or is a Belgian brand and Ricola a Swiss one! I love both and always have a box of Ricola on the table which lasts for a day or two lol. Not cheap though. It must be heartbreaking to leave your charming French cottage and go back to American habits after having spent a summer à la française, ie much relaxed. Do your girls speak French fluently? Bonne reprise in LA and am looking forward to view your future videos. Thanks for your insight of a very elegant way of life. you have a great personality. Cheers Viviane from Switzerland.
Loved your summer series!!! What fun memories you’re creating! I use a favorite tin to store odds & ends tea bags. And FYI, Puffs carries tissues with Vicks! They’re not always easy to find, but when I do, I secret away a couple of boxes for when we get sick. 🇫🇷🌞🇺🇸
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoy them! :) We'll get into some yummy recipes for fall, maybe with a French twist to keep the spirit alive ha! :)
Loved this video. My husband is German and we used to go to Germany to visit his family lots when the children were young. I bought the same sort of things you do to bring back!! I have a jacket in my wardrobe that has been there since 1986!! I was in my 30s then and now I am in my 70s. The jacket doesn't fit anymore but I can't part with it. I gives me happiness when I look at it. I think of the people we visited when I was wearing it and the palaces we looked over when I had it on, etc. One time we went to Holland and I bought one of the little pans to make their mini pancakes. My kitchen is full of cooking pans etc. that my mother-in-law gave to me over the years. I am so sentimental and love all my German things.
We always by items similar to you when we go on holidays we even take less clothes, because we buy clothes and shoes there. My husband like getting plant seeds. We OK in the U.K to fetch items in.👍🥰
Love love love this series always. We spent our 3 week honeymoon in France 6 years ago and your videos always take me back ☺️. I love learning all these interesting facts you share! Thank you!
@@EntertainingWithBeth In this order…Paris, Aux en Provence, Antibes, Nice, gorge du verdon, Grenoble, Alp d’Huez, Strasbourg, Reims and back to Paris for departure! ❤️
I bring home the lovely kitchen hand towels and love their fabric softener and soaps!! They smell so much nicer than the ones in Ireland. I love your series Beth.
I agree;) I live in Ireland and every time I’m back from France I bring back the “petit marseillais” soap, they have a lovely range, and the lavender one smells amazing but I also bring back the fabric softener “ La soupline” it smells gorgeous! I don’t know if you get that one but I recommend!
I love all your gift ideas and I like to bring back similar things from my trips to Europe. I especially like the body shower washes, they smell amazing. You may want to check those out. Thanks for your suggestions-always very helpful and well thought out.
I could see your vlogs from France all year long. So informative and fun. Love the vibe your house gives. Cozy and relaxing. Thanks for taking us along.
I’m so glad to hear that they’re always so much fun to share! And who knows maybe I’ll get back there more often now that we have the house there I think it could be so fun to do a Christmas in France!
Thanks for sharing Beth, it is always a pleasure watching your videos. Sounds like you and your family had a wonderful time traveling this year. Have a safe trip back to your hometown. Cheers
Ah les vacances en France sont terminées ! tout ce que vous rapportez dans vos bagages est très intéressant car c'est très divers. 😉 Bon retour aux EU. Vos vidéos sont plaisantes et votre enthousiasme est communicatif.
So glad you made it home safely, though I’ll miss the fun videos like everyone else! But you always have something different and fun for us whether you’re in France or at home and I can’t wait to see what you have in store. I love your souvenir ideas - they’re exactly the sorts of things I tend to buy as well. For souvenirs for myself, I also like to find small pieces of art or prints to frame when I get home. They’re a constant reminder of good times! I also used to look for needlework work kits - crewel or embroidery or cross stitch - of sites as they’re always a fun way to remember sites, too - especially good for historic homes or buildings (like the old mill or the salt ponds you visited). They’re hard to find now so that ended that! LOL Already checked out the things in your Amazon store - a couple of things seem like they need to be mine! LOL 🇺🇸❤️🇫🇷
Aaawww it’s always hard to go back home after a glorious vacation. Thank you so much for sharing your special time in France. Wishing you and your family safe travels. Be well🙏🏽
Oh yes! Already booked our dates ha! So glad you enjoyed the vlogs! :) Thanks for joining me! I'll have to check out your videos too! They look like fun :)
Awesome 😎 ideas When my daughters and I went Paris last November yeah I know was cold 🥶 time 😳 But loved the pharmacy selection grab so many skin care products was awesome 🤩 thank you for your ideas 😘
Ms. Beth so sad our journey with you in France this year is already over! Thank you for letting us tag along, seeing the sites, the amazing food, some history, the products, entertaining etc. It's been delightful!
Oh, so sad you’re leaving France. Thank you for the supermarket tip. I did that when I was in Germany and came home with a case full of German products including Nutella (it’s made without the chemicals in Canada and Europe). You’ll have to tell us how to eat the sardines.
Beth, your channel is inspirational to me thank you. I'm planning Le Grande Tour, perhaps not a tour but a jaunt to Paris, 2 weeks, then down to Roman to visit with American friends for an additional 2 weeks. Any tips for the Paris portion especially renting Apts, everyday eating in small cafes (rules of etiquette, again hours of operation) & general tips to help me ease our 50th Anniversary experience? Merci!
Oh what fun! For Paris I would use AirBnB so many great spots there to rent! Look for something in a nice local neighborhood where you can walk to restaurants and cafes, you'll feel more like a local! such as the 14th, 15th, or 16th these are the favorite arrondissements of my husband since it's away from the tourist traffic. As far as restaurants/cafes go to the local spots, stay away from any place offering menus in English ha! Scope out the place you want to eat a nice dinner or lunch in the day before then make a reservation. Restaurants can fill out quickly and it's always better to book a table in advance. Download a good French/English app if you need to type in a phrase to translate quickly or to show someone something you need to say ha! And the GetYourGuide app is great too for booking private tours or fun local experiences! Hope you have an awesome time! Let me know how it goes!
Your video made me smile! When we returned to the US from our holiday home in Normandie, we also brought home the menthol tissues!! They really are amazing, good quality and smell so good. We also brought home the cookie tins and of course the various chocolate bars. We also placed an order at our Boulangerie in our village of our favorite French bakery items to bring home, we picked them up on our way to the airport. They didn’t last long once we were home, but it was nice to have the treats just a little longer. Enjoying your videos 🌻👩🏼🌾
LOL! OK so I'm not crazy lol! I thought they were so great! LOL! Yes I make my husband bring back loaves of the Brioche in his carry on when he goes over without me ha! SO good for at least a few days!!
LOL!! We are already talking about what we are going to bring back to California next year when we return to Normandie in May. We WERE only going to bring carry on luggage……. But now, we are going to bring one checked bag just to bring all the goodies home!🤦🏼♀️
This was excellent ! I often just bring back a Gant with some special soap as a gift but how many times can you do that? This video was perfect and you gave me some ideas for using those tins. Mine sit empty! Tes aventures en France va me manquer. Bon voyage et bonne rentrée
Oh yeah, you pick out great stuff to bring home. The last time I was in Germany (2015) I brought home spices and of course, chocolate. German chocolate is amazing. It was also the first time I went to Octlberfest!! Talk about fun! Did you know that the beer 🍺 they serve there is about 10 times stronger than what you can buy at a store?! My sister and I split one of those huge steins and needless to say, we didn't buy another one!!! AND, I brought home an Octoberfest t-shirt!!! 😁😁You know, it's always great to get home! 😘 Have a safe trip home. ❤
What a good idea to shop the grocery store! Never thought of that... I bet cheaper too then a souvenir shop. In Canada we have Cote D'Or and Vichy; is it cheaper? True, I've seen different flavours in yogurt. Thank you, love you tips.
Yes I find the grocery store is cheaper! And yes we get "some" Vichy Products in the US but not the sunscreen, haven't seen that, and they are pricy! Cote D'or I can only get on Amazon and it's expensive too!
I’m making your madeleines since you posted them on your channel, they turn good every single time, they are simple to make and the best part everyone think that I spend hours working in the kitchen
Beth, your videos from France are so much fun! How I envy you being able to enjoy that beautiful country! I was there in 2001 to see the lights go on on the Eiffel Tower, but unfortunately, going back was impossible as I was headed there two weeks after the New York 9/11 tragedy. Keep informing us about beautiful France.
I like your enthusiasm! Love France! I have a row of small buildings of a French street that I got at Nice. It makes me smile…a restaurant, a flower shop, a pharmacia & a home. They nestle next to each other.
What a lovely Video ! I live in Marina del Rey & would love to meet for a drink when you are free. My Fiancé is French & he’s here until 28 August when his 3 month Visa is up…
My boyfriend is from Brittany and the cookie tins are what we always buy as souvenirs along with caramel. Palets bretons are the best gift. My mother in law also uses the tin for sugar cubes, I think is what all French do and it's quite cute. Also we always buy Amora mustard, it's delicious.
Oh that's so funny about the sugar! I think it's because the box fits so nicely in the tin ha! Yes I was missing the Amora mustard this year! Due to the mustard shortage we couldn't get any :(
I love every video and your happy face! My dream to see France sometimes! My original country is Poland but now i'm living in Canada so France is far away! All the best Beth and family
Thank you, Beth for the fun summer videos in France. I have watched for the last few weeks and have told so many people to watch if they are goingbto France. I really appreciate the hard work you put into these videos, thank you!!!
Hi Beth! I started following you about a year ago when I was looking for a bread recipe. Yours was easy to understand and delicious! I'm really enjoying your France video's because that is my heritage through a grandfather I never had the chance to meet. Love the way you share so passionately all of your 'finds' in France. Makes me want to take a trip there right now!
Beth - I am a recent subscriber- TH-cams algorithm must have brought you to my attention because I love cooking, gardening, and all things French. I love your videos in France then I started watching some of your older videos and I saw one with your Dad. Instantly I knew his awesome voice and his wonderful smile were familiar. Then I remembered! Oh gosh, how I so miss seeing him on TV. Joe and his lovely manner made decorating and style accessible and real to everyday people like me. You are your own unique, lovely and talented person and you share that same wonderful light Joe always projects. How sweet that he mentioned you were the embodiment of his own mother. Great genes! Wishing you continued success! I so enjoy your channel.
Aww that's so nice to know! And so fun when fans of Dad's make that connection! I'll be sure to share with him, he always gets a kick out of that ha! And WELCOME to the community, I'm so glad you found me too! And yes that YT Algorithm IS good! Ha! :)
THANK YOU BETH!! I already went to your Amazon shop and bought some of the chocolates (YUMMY) and the Biafine cream. I was wondering if you can tell me where to buy the raincoat, I really need that here in Florida. Your Amazon shop is the best thing that I ever found, I just LOVE EVERYTHING!! When are you coming back to the States? I am sure going to miss your fabulous tours and France.
Aww so glad you enjoyed it! Already back in the US! Getting ready for back to school! (YES!) Ha! Here's a raincoat that is similar! Couldn't find the exact one, but this one looks great too! amzn.to/3c451XD
@@EntertainingWithBeth WELCOME BACK to the le Manach FAMILY!! How did I possibly forget about school? Living on another dimension I guess 😂. I just bought the rain jacket that you suggested along with several other things from your last video, I found them all totally irresistible AND practical. Can NOT wait for your videos after you settle back in. 😘
I love the éclair pad. That’s a smart idea. If you’ve used it does it bake as well as using parchment. So a review please. The states sunscreen is the worse. I buy mine when in Europe too. Italy has a brilliant brand. Expensive but good. Yes yes yes to the menthol tissue.
So true about their pharmacy! We got the really fancy French makeup and skincare products at amazing prices. These same items sold at Nordstrom or Macy’s for twice as much. We loaded up on these and of course the dark chocolate bars! What a great country to visit. Thank you Beth for another fabulous video!
Thanks for taking me on your France adventure, always love it. I enjoy your upbeat presentation and french insight to daily life, but most of all I get to go to France in my pajamas!! Haa haa from Cleveland Thanks again
Hello Beth, just watched this 2022 😎 video again, could you say how the silicone mounds performed, was wondering if they leave the choux wet, Many thanks Loved all your Vlogs summer 2023, 🇫🇷 💚💚💚☘️🇮🇪
Good advice! I'm French living in the US. when coming back from home here, i also bring these Kleenex :D ... tons of it, better packaging and higher quality than the ones found here. Also bringing back coffee (darker roast without burnt smell like we can find here), sea salt flakes (hard to find outside of Williams Sonoma here), cookies and deodorants (we love sprays and the ones sold in Europe are cheaper and more concentrated so last longer).
C'est marrant que tu penses cela des deo européens. Je suis plusieurs expat US qui vivent en France et en général ils préviennent que les deo français sont inefficaces, en tout cas bcp moins que les deos américains. D'après eux parce que les marques us utilisent plus de produits dangereux/interdits en Europe qui concentre le parfum... 😄
@@jean-michelgaiffe3834 Totalement vrai pour ce qui est de l'odeur des deos plus marquee ici. Mon point c'est que la reference c'est le "stick" . Les versions roller ou en spray c'est luxe (7$ minimum). Et tu n'as pas le choix entre beaucoup de parfums, au final c'est fleur de coton, lavande ou vanille -intense- pour tout le monde. Du coup quand je rentre, je fais la provision de deos pour l'annee :D. Souvent on prefere ce a quoi on a ete habitue comme etant la norme, donc pas etonnant que les americains fassent l'inverse et ramenent d'ici en France les memes produits : le cafe europeen est souvent trop fort pour eux, le sel n'est pas le meme (ici le sel de tous les jours c'est le kosher salt qui pour moi ne sale pas et juste avec une pincee de plus c'est trop sale))...
Thank you for another wonderful summer of Beth In France videos! I so look forward to them! I am heading to Paris in less then two weeks! Great ideas for gifts to bring back home! Safe travels! Bonjour! ❤❣❤
What6 a wonderful way to start my weekend with your video! I just love your French adventures! Great idea regarding reading a children's or cook book in French. I think reading something you're truly interested in, helps you learn and retain what you learn! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Ha! I know, last year we were there for the whole summer! But this year not as much since the house is ready to rent and we've been lucky to have rented it for the season, so that was a relief! Ha! Helps offset the costs of a second house :)
Beth, you have that wonderful summer vacation glow! I'm sad that your trip (and therefore the videos) are done for now, but I'm so appreciative that you take the time to bring us along with you. Looking forward to your next cooking video! 🙂
Aww I'm so glad you enjoyed them! It's always sad when I have to get back on the plane ha! But it's been so fun to have you all along for the ride these past 2 trips, and yes we'll get into some yummy cooking videos for back-to-school and fall! :)
I love these ideas. I always travel with just a carry on for my travel adventures so space is at a premium. I bring back tea towels. And my son loves chapsticks from each country visited.
Aww so glad you enjoyed them! They are always my favorite videos to do each year! (Next to the Menu Videos!) We'll have to do at least 1-2 of those for the holidays!
I’m so glad I found your channel! Lol! My husband is Parisien and we visit france regularly. In winter its Paris and in summer Theoule-sur-Mer! I love grocery shopping there. Its just fun to shop, come back to the apartment and cook. I nearly fell over when you mentioned the magazines-I have amassed a collection over the years and the recipes are great! Like you, I have baking pans and copper pots from France as well! One of the best things I did was take a croissant class. Now I male them regularly when I have time (that three-day process). Anyway, I was looking for a nee buche de noel recipe and found your channel! Now I m bingeing! Merci!
Aww so glad you found me too! What fun connections we have in common! That buche de noel recipe is so much fun! It's work, I won't lie, which is why we do it every other year, ha! but we'll be making it this year! :) If you try it let me know how it goes! Bonnes Fetes!
Wonderful as usual video. I LOVE all your content and your cheerful and sunny personality. I have gone to France twice, and I feel proud ( like we are kindred spirits) that I brought back varios of the products you have mentioned: Chocolate, canned food products, Ricola and gorgeous tablecloths. I also like to get children’s books to learn basic French! 🤗🤗🤗. I wish I could visit France (and Italy) more often, but my budget doesn’t allow it, that is what makes the trip so enjoyable and special when I do get to go!
Aww yes so true! It's also fun to travel there off-season! (Feb/March or Nov, because everything like flights/hotels etc are WAY cheaper! You can subscribe to the Air France newsletter and they email you when there are deals! :)
Thanks for sharing your adventures... just found your channel and love it... I am from Germany, living in the Netherlands and just back from a week vacation in the French Alps. Of course in Europe many things are generally available in different countries, but I still love to go to a local Supermarket to explore. And yes, Vichy Sunscreen is the very best!
Amazing video with great tips for souvenirs! Beth, I’ll miss you doing videos in France! 😢😢 Enjoying all video of yours though specially when your in France! Well, safe flight back to LA.
Love this video. I just came back from Ile D’Oleron and Bretagne and also bought a lot of cookie tins as a souvenir, even got the same ones as you. Also bought sunscreen products, different brand though, I love the monoi scent, that is what holiday smells like too me. Other souvenirs I brought back are shower gels from ‘so bio’ and ‘le petit olivier’ and deodorants from l’arbe vert and La provençale, both have natural ingredients and smell amazing. For the rest I brought back food souvenirs: All the vinaigrette flavors from Puget, galette charentaise and madeleines from maison Colibri, the chocolate one with raspberry filling so delicious! I’m Belgian and Côte D’or is one of our best brands, so I understand you want to take that home with you.
Vichy and ISDIN are my favorite beauty products. I buy three of every product, it is very difficult to find them back home and if, so it can cost double the price. Both brand are easy on the skin.
Where did you get that gorgeous blue & white striped blouse you are wearing? It's so classy & chic! I'll try to find it on line. Brand or maker? Thanks! Love your vlogs! Lisa in San Diego
Oh sure I got it online on the Banana Republic Factory Outlet and now it's onsale! Treat yourself! Ha! It's really comfy and soft too! bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=818957011&vid=3&tid=bfpl000029&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjIKYBhC6ARIsAGEds-LVjNoOP_i9OdPZQhQpRwc4yF4_P9GvF3H3jNO6CPvieo-Sq2CT1cMaAgxJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content
Thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your vacation and providing us with so much beautiful stuff and so much interesting information. That those moments you take away from your family and friends are truly greatly appreciated. As far as the suggestion list, I would definitely buy or like to win all the items. I love looking for products in markets and I always bring some ítens to myself, including a lot of kitchen stuff. Happy return to LA.
Well, they tend to try out after 1-2 days so a week may be too much :( But here's a video for how to make them yourself! th-cam.com/video/xJ636Y8N6E8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Beth! Great video and I learn new things every time you post! What is the brand of raincoat that you showed? I don't see it on your Amazon list and I can't seem to find it online! Thanks!
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My dearest Beth
I love watching you with everything u do
Especially when u saw videos shopping in France 🇫🇷.
U remind me a little girl being excited 😊 🤗 lololol.
Well I I'm in usa state of R.I and believe me I have found those
Orange note books,
And the metal tins
In a family dollar store. NOT a regular dollar store.
The chocolate 🍫 😋
I found in a market called Aldi's.
I also found some milk chocolate from
Holland 🇳🇱 and it's out of this world
And is not one pc.
It's little squares packed as one bar.
I just wanted to share this with you
We love you have a safe trip home.
U can also put some water on the menthol tissue a little. And put them in the fridge and put on your for head if you have some headache. And great to bring if you get a bit uneasy in a car. Just smell it and you will feel better. The tip on the books i love. Sardines we also have in the Netherland . So sad the trip is over. Have a save travel back home.
@@mjvn8870 - Great to know about the Chocolate @ ALDI! I’m in California & we have ALDI here as well. I love The Netherlands & have visited there many times 😍
@@jellybeanparis584 that is so nice.
Those are such lovely souvenirs, Beth. You're always such a joyful and happy-go-lucky lady with charm and charisma.
Beth on my worst day you always bring me JOY! I am 66 young and hope to visit Paris one day on my bucket list. If not just see you and your family, and your love for France and all things good food and love for down to earth entertaining makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. Thank you!🍒🍇🧀🥐🍋🍊🥖😊
Ah, I’m so sad our adventure is coming to an end again. Time has flown. Thanks for sharing these yummy treats and interesting gifts. The tins are decorated so nicely, a shame to toss out later. Safe travels to the US looking forward to more videos.
I know me too! It gets harder and harder each year to get back on that plane! LOL! BUT happy to get my kids back to school, and detox a bit from all the rich food and wine ha! I think I need to do a video on "What I Eat in a Day AFTER a 5 week Vacation Abroad!" LOL!
I can’t believe your France adventures are over already! Thank you for for sharing your summer with us🥖
Me neither! Last year we stayed the whole summer! But this year we rented the house so we only stayed a few weeks! :) But relieved we were able to rent it all the other weeks we would not be there! YAY!
I will be in France for just one day later this year on a cruise and having seen this, I know I’ll be heading straight for the supermarket and market rather than the museums! Really fabulous ideas, especially since I won’t have to worry about flight weight restrictions, ha-ha!
Actually Côte d Or is a Belgian brand and Ricola a Swiss one! I love both and always have a box of Ricola on the table which lasts for a day or two lol. Not cheap though. It must be heartbreaking to leave your charming French cottage and go back to American habits after having spent a summer à la française, ie much relaxed. Do your girls speak French fluently?
Bonne reprise in LA and am looking forward to view your future videos. Thanks for your insight of a very elegant way of life. you have a great personality. Cheers Viviane from Switzerland.
Loved your summer series!!! What fun memories you’re creating! I use a favorite tin to store odds & ends tea bags. And FYI, Puffs carries tissues with Vicks! They’re not always easy to find, but when I do, I secret away a couple of boxes for when we get sick.
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Oh really!? I kept wondering why I had not seen that in the states it seems like such a no-brainer! I’m gonna look for those puffs ha ha ha
Love your videos on France. Actually, I enjoy all your videos! Thank you for the interesting content Beth.
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoy them! :) We'll get into some yummy recipes for fall, maybe with a French twist to keep the spirit alive ha! :)
Loved this video. My husband is German and we used to go to Germany to visit his family lots when the children were young. I bought the same sort of things you do to bring back!! I have a jacket in my wardrobe that has been there since 1986!! I was in my 30s then and now I am in my 70s. The jacket doesn't fit anymore but I can't part with it. I gives me happiness when I look at it. I think of the people we visited when I was wearing it and the palaces we looked over when I had it on, etc. One time we went to Holland and I bought one of the little pans to make their mini pancakes. My kitchen is full of cooking pans etc. that my mother-in-law gave to me over the years. I am so sentimental and love all my German things.
Beth, you are so thoughtful and charming. Glad you enjoyed your holiday 🇫🇷🌻
We always by items similar to you when we go on holidays we even take less clothes, because we buy clothes and shoes there. My husband like getting plant seeds. We OK in the U.K to fetch items in.👍🥰
Love love love this series always. We spent our 3 week honeymoon in France 6 years ago and your videos always take me back ☺️. I love learning all these interesting facts you share! Thank you!
Awww love hearing that! Where did you guys go? What part of France?
@@EntertainingWithBeth In this order…Paris, Aux en Provence, Antibes, Nice, gorge du verdon, Grenoble, Alp d’Huez, Strasbourg, Reims and back to Paris for departure! ❤️
I bring home the lovely kitchen hand towels and love their fabric softener and soaps!! They smell so much nicer than the ones in Ireland. I love your series Beth.
I agree;) I live in Ireland and every time I’m back from France I bring back the “petit marseillais” soap, they have a lovely range, and the lavender one smells amazing but I also bring back the fabric softener “ La soupline” it smells gorgeous! I don’t know if you get that one but I recommend!
@@vanessad.8661 that's the one!
I love all your gift ideas and I like to bring back similar things from my trips to Europe. I especially like the body shower washes, they smell amazing. You may want to check those out. Thanks for your suggestions-always very helpful and well thought out.
I could see your vlogs from France all year long. So informative and fun. Love the vibe your house gives. Cozy and relaxing. Thanks for taking us along.
I’m so glad to hear that they’re always so much fun to share! And who knows maybe I’ll get back there more often now that we have the house there I think it could be so fun to do a Christmas in France!
@@EntertainingWithBeth
I was just wondering if you were planning to go back at Christmas time! That would be beautiful to see!
@@Lucinda_Jackson Agree
This time went so fast! I will miss your french adventures, I enjoyed them all. Have a safe trip back home. See you then! 👋
So glad you enjoyed them all! I know it went too fast! But already planning next year's episodes ha! :)
I am a Speech Pathologist and you gave a perfect explanation of language acquisition. Love your French gift ideas.
Thanks for sharing Beth, it is always a pleasure watching your videos. Sounds like you and your family had a wonderful time traveling this year. Have a safe trip back to your hometown. Cheers
I love Vichy sunscreen. Thankfully I have it in Canada!
Ah les vacances en France sont terminées ! tout ce que vous rapportez dans vos bagages est très intéressant car c'est très divers. 😉 Bon retour aux EU. Vos vidéos sont plaisantes et votre enthousiasme est communicatif.
So glad you made it home safely, though I’ll miss the fun videos like everyone else! But you always have something different and fun for us whether you’re in France or at home and I can’t wait to see what you have in store.
I love your souvenir ideas - they’re exactly the sorts of things I tend to buy as well. For souvenirs for myself, I also like to find small pieces of art or prints to frame when I get home. They’re a constant reminder of good times! I also used to look for needlework work kits - crewel or embroidery or cross stitch - of sites as they’re always a fun way to remember sites, too - especially good for historic homes or buildings (like the old mill or the salt ponds you visited). They’re hard to find now so that ended that! LOL
Already checked out the things in your Amazon store - a couple of things seem like they need to be mine! LOL
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Anything French made is naturally more refined than American made things. I say this from experience. 😁😅
Aaawww it’s always hard to go back home after a glorious vacation. Thank you so much for sharing your special time in France. Wishing you and your family safe travels. Be well🙏🏽
It was lovely having your French vlogs to watch again. Safe trip home and I'm crossing my fingers you'll come back to France next year! 🤞🇫🇷
Oh yes! Already booked our dates ha! So glad you enjoyed the vlogs! :) Thanks for joining me! I'll have to check out your videos too! They look like fun :)
@@EntertainingWithBeth Yay! 😊
Awesome 😎 ideas
When my daughters and I went Paris last November yeah I know was cold 🥶 time 😳
But loved the pharmacy selection grab so many skin care products was awesome 🤩 thank you for your ideas 😘
Yes! The skin care items are so great! Those French women are so pretty for a reason! Ha! Love it!
Only Beth would talk about gourmet cough drops and delicious smelling tissues! ❤️😂
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Ms. Beth so sad our journey with you in France this year is already over! Thank you for letting us tag along, seeing the sites, the amazing food, some history, the products, entertaining etc. It's been delightful!
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it all! Always so fun to have you all along for the ride! Already planning next year's visits! :)
Oh, so sad you’re leaving France. Thank you for the supermarket tip. I did that when I was in Germany and came home with a case full of German products including Nutella (it’s made without the chemicals in Canada and Europe). You’ll have to tell us how to eat the sardines.
Great tips! Love shopping at pharmacies for take home good on my travels. Hopefully France will be on our list for next year!🇨🇦❤️
Hoping for you as well! I always feel so inspired by these visits! 💕🇫🇷🙌
Beth, your channel is inspirational to me thank you. I'm planning Le Grande Tour, perhaps not a tour but a jaunt to Paris, 2 weeks, then down to Roman to visit with American friends for an additional 2 weeks. Any tips for the Paris portion especially renting Apts, everyday eating in small cafes (rules of etiquette, again hours of operation) & general tips to help me ease our 50th Anniversary experience? Merci!
Oh what fun! For Paris I would use AirBnB so many great spots there to rent! Look for something in a nice local neighborhood where you can walk to restaurants and cafes, you'll feel more like a local! such as the 14th, 15th, or 16th these are the favorite arrondissements of my husband since it's away from the tourist traffic. As far as restaurants/cafes go to the local spots, stay away from any place offering menus in English ha! Scope out the place you want to eat a nice dinner or lunch in the day before then make a reservation. Restaurants can fill out quickly and it's always better to book a table in advance. Download a good French/English app if you need to type in a phrase to translate quickly or to show someone something you need to say ha! And the GetYourGuide app is great too for booking private tours or fun local experiences! Hope you have an awesome time! Let me know how it goes!
@@EntertainingWithBeth Many thanks, we'll take your suggestions on board as we are in the early planning stages . Encore merci!
Your video made me smile! When we returned to the US from our holiday home in Normandie, we also brought home the menthol tissues!! They really are amazing, good quality and smell so good. We also brought home the cookie tins and of course the various chocolate bars. We also placed an order at our Boulangerie in our village of our favorite French bakery items to bring home, we picked them up on our way to the airport. They didn’t last long once we were home, but it was nice to have the treats just a little longer. Enjoying your videos 🌻👩🏼🌾
LOL! OK so I'm not crazy lol! I thought they were so great! LOL! Yes I make my husband bring back loaves of the Brioche in his carry on when he goes over without me ha! SO good for at least a few days!!
LOL!! We are already talking about what we are going to bring back to California next year when we return to Normandie in May. We WERE only going to bring carry on luggage……. But now, we are going to bring one checked bag just to bring all the goodies home!🤦🏼♀️
This was excellent ! I often just bring back a Gant with some special soap as a gift but how many times can you do that? This video was perfect and you gave me some ideas for using those tins. Mine sit empty!
Tes aventures en France va me manquer. Bon voyage et bonne rentrée
Oh yeah, you pick out great stuff to bring home. The last time I was in Germany (2015) I brought home spices and of course, chocolate. German chocolate is amazing. It was also the first time I went to Octlberfest!! Talk about fun! Did you know that the beer 🍺 they serve there is about 10 times stronger than what you can buy at a store?! My sister and I split one of those huge steins and needless to say, we didn't buy another one!!! AND, I brought home an Octoberfest t-shirt!!! 😁😁You know, it's always great to get home! 😘 Have a safe trip home. ❤
Ha! What fun memories!! Love that! :)
What a good idea to shop the grocery store! Never thought of that... I bet cheaper too then a souvenir shop. In Canada we have Cote D'Or and Vichy; is it cheaper? True, I've seen different flavours in yogurt. Thank you, love you tips.
Yes I find the grocery store is cheaper! And yes we get "some" Vichy Products in the US but not the sunscreen, haven't seen that, and they are pricy! Cote D'or I can only get on Amazon and it's expensive too!
Thank you for sharing your time in France every summer! I enjoy your channel but especially your summers!!
Thank you for sharing your special time in France - loved all your videos - well done Beth!!!
I’m making your madeleines since you posted them on your channel, they turn good every single time, they are simple to make and the best part everyone think that I spend hours working in the kitchen
Beth, your videos from France are so much fun! How I envy you being able to enjoy that beautiful country! I was there in 2001 to see the lights go on on the Eiffel Tower, but unfortunately, going back was impossible as I was headed there two weeks after the New York 9/11 tragedy. Keep informing us about beautiful France.
Natural Shampoo 08%, D'Essential , very good made in France
Thank you Beth for the lovely vacation. I'm looking forward to next summer's adventure. I had a fabulous time!
I like your enthusiasm! Love France! I have a row of small buildings of a French street that I got at Nice. It makes me smile…a restaurant, a flower shop, a pharmacia & a home. They nestle next to each other.
Safe travels and thank you again for sharing such wonderful advice and adventures. Beautiful as always.
What a lovely Video !
I live in Marina del Rey & would love to meet for a drink when you are free. My Fiancé is French & he’s here until 28 August when his 3 month Visa is up…
My boyfriend is from Brittany and the cookie tins are what we always buy as souvenirs along with caramel. Palets bretons are the best gift.
My mother in law also uses the tin for sugar cubes, I think is what all French do and it's quite cute. Also we always buy Amora mustard, it's delicious.
Oh that's so funny about the sugar! I think it's because the box fits so nicely in the tin ha! Yes I was missing the Amora mustard this year! Due to the mustard shortage we couldn't get any :(
I love every video and your happy face! My dream to see France sometimes! My original country is Poland but now i'm living in Canada so France is far away! All the best Beth and family
Thank you, Beth for the fun summer videos in France. I have watched for the last few weeks and have told so many people to watch if they are goingbto France.
I really appreciate the hard work you put into these videos, thank you!!!
Hi Beth! I started following you about a year ago when I was looking for a bread recipe. Yours was easy to understand and delicious! I'm really enjoying your France video's because that is my heritage through a grandfather I never had the chance to meet. Love the way you share so passionately all of your 'finds' in France. Makes me want to take a trip there right now!
Aww I hope you do get there soon! It's such a great place to be and so many great finds to be found! :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the videos! :)
Hi Beth I really enjoy your channel! Just an idea why don't you sell those souvenirs via your store or is it only for Amazon products?
❤❤❤❤❤❤always always I learn something new, something dreams are made of from you Beth!
Beth I enjoy you so much! Thanks so much I must visit France on my bucket list 😊
Oh yes! It's quite a wonderful place with so many fun and inspiring experiences waiting for you to enjoy! :)
Dear Beth, a couple of days ago found u youtube and definitely you're the best :) thanks for your good energy u share with us. Lot's of love xoxo
French pharmacies are a trove of practical souvenirs and gifts. Love visiting them!!
Beth - I am a recent subscriber- TH-cams algorithm must have brought you to my attention because I love cooking, gardening, and all things French. I love your videos in France then I started watching some of your older videos and I saw one with your Dad. Instantly I knew his awesome voice and his wonderful smile were familiar. Then I remembered! Oh gosh, how I so miss seeing him on TV. Joe and his lovely manner made decorating and style accessible and real to everyday people like me. You are your own unique, lovely and talented person and you share that same wonderful light Joe always projects. How sweet that he mentioned you were the embodiment of his own mother. Great genes! Wishing you continued success! I so enjoy your channel.
Aww that's so nice to know! And so fun when fans of Dad's make that connection! I'll be sure to share with him, he always gets a kick out of that ha! And WELCOME to the community, I'm so glad you found me too! And yes that YT Algorithm IS good! Ha! :)
Wish I saw this a couple of months ago. We did buy the Ricola as gifts for the family. I liked the package too on them.
THANK YOU BETH!! I already went to your Amazon shop and bought some of the chocolates (YUMMY) and the Biafine cream. I was wondering if you can tell me where to buy the raincoat, I really need that here in Florida. Your Amazon shop is the best thing that I ever found, I just LOVE EVERYTHING!! When are you coming back to the States? I am sure going to miss your fabulous tours and France.
Aww so glad you enjoyed it! Already back in the US! Getting ready for back to school! (YES!) Ha! Here's a raincoat that is similar! Couldn't find the exact one, but this one looks great too! amzn.to/3c451XD
@@EntertainingWithBeth WELCOME BACK to the le Manach FAMILY!! How did I possibly forget about school? Living on another dimension I guess 😂. I just bought the rain jacket that you suggested along with several other things from your last video, I found them all totally irresistible AND practical. Can NOT wait for your videos after you settle back in. 😘
its Belgium chocolate, I like most from Maxim, France
Beth, here in the US we have VICKS tissues. They are wonderful.
I love the éclair pad. That’s a smart idea. If you’ve used it does it bake as well as using parchment. So a review please. The states sunscreen is the worse. I buy mine when in Europe too. Italy has a brilliant brand. Expensive but good. Yes yes yes to the menthol tissue.
Yes I'll definitely let you guys know what I think once I try the eclair mat! :)
Very enjoyable series of your stay in France!!!
Thanks for taking us along 😊🍁
Of course! So happy to have you with me! :) It's been such fun!
So true about their pharmacy! We got the really fancy French makeup and skincare products at amazing prices. These same items sold at Nordstrom or Macy’s for twice as much. We loaded up on these and of course the dark chocolate bars! What a great country to visit. Thank you Beth for another fabulous video!
Oh yes the makeup! Those fancy lipsticks in the gold tubes ha! Love those! :) So glad you found them too!
Thanks for taking me on your France adventure, always love it. I enjoy your upbeat presentation and french insight to daily life, but most of all I get to go to France in my pajamas!! Haa haa from Cleveland
Thanks again
LOL! Totally and NO jet lag! Ha! So glad you enjoyed it!
Nooo, don’t leave! Love your France videos 🇫🇷😊 safe travels back to the states ✈️ 🚊 🚙
I know I felt the same way getting on the plan, like a cat not wanting a bath! LOL!
Vichy is one of my favourite brands. I have used all their products. But we find them so easily in Greece. Enjoy the rest of your summer, Berh!!!!
Aww you are so lucky! They are hard to get here and pricy too! :)
Hello Beth, just watched this 2022 😎 video again, could you say how the silicone mounds performed, was wondering if they leave the choux wet,
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Loved all your Vlogs summer 2023, 🇫🇷
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Oh they were fabulous! Worked really well, no sogginess!
Good advice! I'm French living in the US. when coming back from home here, i also bring these Kleenex :D ... tons of it, better packaging and higher quality than the ones found here. Also bringing back coffee (darker roast without burnt smell like we can find here), sea salt flakes (hard to find outside of Williams Sonoma here), cookies and deodorants (we love sprays and the ones sold in Europe are cheaper and more concentrated so last longer).
C'est marrant que tu penses cela des deo européens. Je suis plusieurs expat US qui vivent en France et en général ils préviennent que les deo français sont inefficaces, en tout cas bcp moins que les deos américains. D'après eux parce que les marques us utilisent plus de produits dangereux/interdits en Europe qui concentre le parfum... 😄
@@jean-michelgaiffe3834 Totalement vrai pour ce qui est de l'odeur des deos plus marquee ici. Mon point c'est que la reference c'est le "stick" . Les versions roller ou en spray c'est luxe (7$ minimum). Et tu n'as pas le choix entre beaucoup de parfums, au final c'est fleur de coton, lavande ou vanille -intense- pour tout le monde. Du coup quand je rentre, je fais la provision de deos pour l'annee :D. Souvent on prefere ce a quoi on a ete habitue comme etant la norme, donc pas etonnant que les americains fassent l'inverse et ramenent d'ici en France les memes produits : le cafe europeen est souvent trop fort pour eux, le sel n'est pas le meme (ici le sel de tous les jours c'est le kosher salt qui pour moi ne sale pas et juste avec une pincee de plus c'est trop sale))...
Thank you for another wonderful summer of Beth In France videos! I so look forward to them! I am heading to Paris in less then two weeks! Great ideas for gifts to bring back home! Safe travels! Bonjour! ❤❣❤
Oh fun! Have a wonderful time!! :)
I love the tins! So hard to find tins ! I used to have a large one to store my fruitcake while feeding and cannot find one anywhere!!
So true! They are the BEST even after the treats inside are all gone ha!
What6 a wonderful way to start my weekend with your video! I just love your French adventures! Great idea regarding reading a children's or cook book in French. I think reading something you're truly interested in, helps you learn and retain what you learn! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Oh it does! That's also why I love the French food magazines ha! :) I'm so glad you enjoyed all the adventures! Always a joy to share :)
This visit seems very short,don’t leave I love it here. Please have a safe trip home.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Ha! I know, last year we were there for the whole summer! But this year not as much since the house is ready to rent and we've been lucky to have rented it for the season, so that was a relief! Ha! Helps offset the costs of a second house :)
You rent out that beautiful house? Never, never
love all your gift suggestions. I always buy something edible as souvenirs, no matter where I travel.
Me too! Friends and family always love that! :)
Thanks Beth for showing us your lovely summer in France,can't wait to see the flowers and fruit trees growth next year.safe travels home.x
Ha! Yes me too! Maybe we'll have enough Pears for a Pear Clafoutis! :)
The cookie tins brought back memories!
Beth, you have that wonderful summer vacation glow! I'm sad that your trip (and therefore the videos) are done for now, but I'm so appreciative that you take the time to bring us along with you. Looking forward to your next cooking video! 🙂
Aww I'm so glad you enjoyed them! It's always sad when I have to get back on the plane ha! But it's been so fun to have you all along for the ride these past 2 trips, and yes we'll get into some yummy cooking videos for back-to-school and fall! :)
I love these ideas. I always travel with just a carry on for my travel adventures so space is at a premium. I bring back tea towels. And my son loves chapsticks from each country visited.
Oh I love the idea of Chapsticks! Genius!
cant wait to watch this next week after work btw cant wait to make your recipes soon for me
Watched all of your blogs in France and loved them, safe travels home and thank you for the 12 ideas to bring home.
Aww so glad you enjoyed them! They are always my favorite videos to do each year! (Next to the Menu Videos!) We'll have to do at least 1-2 of those for the holidays!
I’m so glad I found your channel! Lol! My husband is Parisien and we visit france regularly. In winter its Paris and in summer Theoule-sur-Mer!
I love grocery shopping there. Its just fun to shop, come back to the apartment and cook.
I nearly fell over when you mentioned the magazines-I have amassed a collection over the years and the recipes are great!
Like you, I have baking pans and copper pots from France as well!
One of the best things I did was take a croissant class. Now I male them regularly when I have time (that three-day process).
Anyway, I was looking for a nee buche de noel recipe and found your channel! Now I m bingeing!
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Aww so glad you found me too! What fun connections we have in common! That buche de noel recipe is so much fun! It's work, I won't lie, which is why we do it every other year, ha! but we'll be making it this year! :) If you try it let me know how it goes! Bonnes Fetes!
@@EntertainingWithBeth i will! I’ve made it in the past as well as crocumbuche (sp) -looking forward to your recipe!
Just found you today and I am hooked. I love France and always load up on things from the Pharmacy.
Aww so glad you enjoyed it! And WELCOME! :). So glad you found me!
Wonderful as usual video. I LOVE all your content and your cheerful and sunny personality. I have gone to France twice, and I feel proud ( like we are kindred spirits) that I brought back varios of the products you have mentioned: Chocolate, canned food products, Ricola and gorgeous tablecloths. I also like to get children’s books to learn basic French! 🤗🤗🤗. I wish I could visit France (and Italy) more often, but my budget doesn’t allow it, that is what makes the trip so enjoyable and special when I do get to go!
Aww yes so true! It's also fun to travel there off-season! (Feb/March or Nov, because everything like flights/hotels etc are WAY cheaper! You can subscribe to the Air France newsletter and they email you when there are deals! :)
@@EntertainingWithBeth thank you so much for the info!!! Going to subscribe right now!
Thanks for sharing your adventures... just found your channel and love it... I am from Germany, living in the Netherlands and just back from a week vacation in the French Alps. Of course in Europe many things are generally available in different countries, but I still love to go to a local Supermarket to explore. And yes, Vichy Sunscreen is the very best!
Amazing video with great tips for souvenirs! Beth, I’ll miss you doing videos in France! 😢😢
Enjoying all video of yours though specially when your in France!
Well, safe flight back to LA.
We need more breakfast n lunch recipes 😊
So many great ideas !! I love how much you understand french culture.
Aww so glad you enjoyed it! :)
They have the best after bath body splash at a reasonable price.
OMG, it’s been 10 years since I was there in France.
Yes! All their beauty/body care products are SO great! :)
Thank you, Beth. Enjoyed your France adventures. Love your stash of goodies. Enjoy! Safe travels!
Love this Beth..especially the beach towels! ❤🍁🍷Safe travels
Oh yes the beach towels are the best! And you can find several like this on Amazon I put a few links in the description hope you enjoy!
@@EntertainingWithBeth thanks so much Beth!
Love this video. I just came back from Ile D’Oleron and Bretagne and also bought a lot of cookie tins as a souvenir, even got the same ones as you.
Also bought sunscreen products, different brand though, I love the monoi scent, that is what holiday smells like too me.
Other souvenirs I brought back are shower gels from ‘so bio’ and ‘le petit olivier’ and deodorants from l’arbe vert and La provençale, both have natural ingredients and smell amazing.
For the rest I brought back food souvenirs: All the vinaigrette flavors from Puget, galette charentaise and madeleines from maison Colibri, the chocolate one with raspberry filling so delicious!
I’m Belgian and Côte D’or is one of our best brands, so I understand you want to take that home with you.
Vichy and ISDIN are my favorite beauty products. I buy three of every product, it is very difficult to find them back home and if, so it can cost double the price. Both brand are easy on the skin.
Always a pleasure to watch ur videos
We have quite a few of these items in Quebec, Canada. I guess the French influence.
Yes! I bet! Lucky you! :)
Where did you get that gorgeous blue & white striped blouse you are wearing? It's so classy & chic! I'll try to find it on line. Brand or maker? Thanks! Love your vlogs! Lisa in San Diego
Oh sure I got it online on the Banana Republic Factory Outlet and now it's onsale! Treat yourself! Ha! It's really comfy and soft too! bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=818957011&vid=3&tid=bfpl000029&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjIKYBhC6ARIsAGEds-LVjNoOP_i9OdPZQhQpRwc4yF4_P9GvF3H3jNO6CPvieo-Sq2CT1cMaAgxJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content
Thank you, Beth! I bought the striped blouse & tons of other things!
Lisa in San Diego
Beth you have the best ideas. I sure wish I could get a hold of some of those chocolate bars. Yum😊
Ha! Oh you can on Amazon! I found a few of them! Here's the link! www.amazon.com/shop/entertainingwithbeth/list/2K5PMM8BHFZE4
Thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your vacation and providing us with so much beautiful stuff and so much interesting information. That those moments you take away from your family and friends are truly greatly appreciated. As far as the suggestion list, I would definitely buy or like to win all the items. I love looking for products in markets and I always bring some ítens to myself, including a lot of kitchen stuff. Happy return to LA.
Hi just want to ask if i can bring French macaroons back to the US after 1 week?
Well, they tend to try out after 1-2 days so a week may be too much :( But here's a video for how to make them yourself! th-cam.com/video/xJ636Y8N6E8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Beth - do you have a link for the white raincoat you presented and the actual fisherman's jacket? Love those!!
So happy she gave me one as a gift! I love it!
Funny enough I've seen a few of the Fisherman Shirts on Etsy! Here's a link...as for the raincoats, this looks close! amzn.to/3c451XD
Hi Beth! Great video and I learn new things every time you post! What is the brand of raincoat that you showed? I don't see it on your Amazon list and I can't seem to find it online! Thanks!
Great great great summer series thank you so much loved viewing all the shopping and fun things that you did!!!
What about your mustard?
Sadly there's a mustard shortage in France right now and we couldn't get any :(
Await your return to the States. Enjoyed your Vlog enormously. Safe travels.