It's also NOT a small apartment for a couple in Canada, especially in Vancouver or Toronto. My apartment in Toronto, for just me, is about 350 sq ft.. I think she knew she misspoke.
I guess is not a matter of standards, but of what one is used to....she mentioned also that she had been in smaller places , so this one wasn't that bad...and as a matter of fact, it's really nice, the outdoor space also makes one feel that there is another "room" to go to....
Why are you so defensive about your decor? It doesn't matter in the least bit. Show us the apt layout and interesting features like the charming back garden, fireplace, spiral staircase, pretty tile work in floor, little front courtyard, etc. We are not judging your creative talents, just looking inside a typical French apt. Thanks for the tour, lovely and large apartment! 18:56 - Those are Andirons, always a pair. You put them in the fireplace to hold the wood logs for burning. They lift the logs off the ground, that is their function. 19:01 - Those are African tribal bronze antelope masks, quite lovely and worth a bit.
@Lass-in Angeles That is so funny that you commented on her being defensive. I kept fast forwarding as it seemed to be a long rant on negatives. I thought the apartment was fab. Having two outside courtyards - great! The drama colored dark accent wall - loved it. The windows - so pretty. The kitchen - great size & cute. The living room, bedroom & bathroom - wowza. The street - heavenly. That extra back enclosed building space - I would have used that to toss the small sofa in & went to one of the LARGE FLEA MARKETS they have in France immediatement & purchased a used larger couch for nearly nothing to use for six months....if it mattered much to moi. I honestly thought that she was just filming to show the condition of the place on film that they left it in as proof that they did not damage anything to get any security deposit back because she was not a happy camper. Falling down the stairs could have been avoided if she did not wear her shoes, held the rail & took her time...it is not a surprise they are there unless she has daily amnesia. One of my goals: not to be or turn into a grumpy fart, but to enjoy what I've got. C'est la vie. ☺
This is just the cutest house ever!!!! I would love to live in such a charming space like this! It’s small but just the right amount of romantic and gorgeous 🥰
I am very lucky to have the life I have, call it what you like. The apartment was outside of Paris (and therefore less expensive) and I actually loved this apartment, but I’m also allowed to have thoughts and opinions ☺️
JohnKouts While I agree, Europa isn’t a country, there are still similarities across this continent. And especially if you compare it with North America, houses and cars aren’t as big as there. But also not as cheaply made ;) I’d rather stay in my 19th century Viennese Apartment than live in a McMansion
I cannot believe the constant complaining, ugh! Black counters don't look filthy?! Hello! You've had the opportunity to live in France for a couple of months, just be grateful for the experience and a comfy, pretty place to stay.
Lovely video, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing a genuine French apartment. I love interior design, so different homes and decor are always interesting. This is a lovely apt, even with Wilson, bamboo, and a green patio (part of the charm)....But what broke my heart to hear is that you didn't have the heat working in the most crucial time of need!! WINTER -10°--my goodness! That's HORRIBLE! But other than that, it sounds like a neat little town. Loved the apt tour you gave. Thank you!
Omigoodness love the apartment! As far as the heating issues go I would probably invest in a portable radiant heater, but I found it absolutely charming - I could picture myself entertaining guests on the patio or having coffee or tea & visiting with the birds that live in the area Thx so much for sharing it was one of the nicest apartment tours I've been on so far & good luck & best wishes for your next move.
thanks for that,(3yrs ago!), reminds me of my daughters and son-in-laws place in Bry, a 500yr old Chateu was split up into about 12 apartments in the middle of the village, it was on 3 levels and my 6' son-in-law couldn't use any of the stairs without hitting his head at least once a day.
She said there was no heat for a good portion of that time. Stating that is not complaining. It's merely stating that the place lacked a basic utility.
Beautiful place.... why didn´ t they put the weird pupu chair in the storage back house? along with the dinning/study table .... and put the big dining table that is inside that storage house and live it the the backyard and enter the small table and use it as dining table ...and the stand table in the entrance probably would be more useful as a nightstand...just sayin´ but otherwise perfect tour ;)
I loved the apartment tour and how cute it is. I lived there being a little girl. A lot of the French settled in lousiana which is where I’m from and have European in my blood. I jist started wanting to design with Parisian flair. I love how the women that’s in fashion dress effortless. Their face is not beat they just put a red lipstick jeans and a white blouse and they look gorgeous. It’s kind of the same with design at the places. It’s like everything is not perfect but yet beautiful to me. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽👌🏾♥️
I really enjoyed the video! What a beautiful place to be. I visited Paris when I was 50 and never wanted to go home again! I enjoyed this tour so much!
Love it. However the front and back Courtyards could do with some more potted plants and a garden bench. I wouldn’t use a jet wash to clear the moss. Better to use something like Wet and Forget.
The house has lots of interesting features, but... I'm claustrophobic and would go insane dealing with tight spaces of doorways, halls, staircase, etc. Visually, very charming. Thanks for sharing.
This place was gorgeous...love all the owner's design choices. Love the black and white. Sorry you found so much to complain about. When I stayed in Paris, most of the places were significantly smaller. I imagine this place cost a fair amount to rent.
Lavender Brown I wasn’t complaining, simply pointing out preferences. This place was just outside of paris, in a town call Fontainebleau, so it wasn’t outrageous to rent 😊
@@AndreaClare I understand and glad you found it ended up suiting you. However, as a viewer, it was a bit annoying to hear the listing of its shortcomings when I was here to drink in the beauty of this fortuitous find. And mostly, that is why your viewers are here. To see something inspiring. It really was truly atmospheric and a shame that it was punctuated by some of your comments. No worries. Sometimes when filming, we can never be sure of how a piece will turn out. I understand from one of your other comments below that you did not mean to sound that way. Good luck with your future adventures.
@@lavenderbrown3718 exactly, can't please them all. Definitely didn't mean for the video to come across that way, I'm a detail oriented person and like to point out all the pros and cons I see. Life in France isn't all rainbows and fairytales - we had our tough times there! Overall, we loved living in this place and really miss it :)
I love so many things about this video/tour. Great commercial for this listing! I hope there've been more bookings for the location since posting. I hope the heating gets fixed, though.
I kept fast forwarding as it seemed to be a long rant on negatives. I thought the apartment was fab. Having two outside courtyards - great! The drama colored dark accent wall - loved it. The windows - so pretty. The kitchen - great size & cute. The living room, bedroom & bathroom - wowza. The street - heavenly. That extra back enclosed building space - I would have used that to toss the small sofa in & went to one of the LARGE FLEA MARKETS they have in France immediatement & purchased a used larger couch for nearly nothing to use for six months....if it mattered much to moi. I honestly thought that she was just filming to show the condition of the place on film that they left it in as proof that they did not damage anything to get any security deposit back because she was not a happy camper. Falling down the stairs could have been avoided if she did not wear her shoes, held the rail & took her time...it is not a surprise they are there unless she has daily amnesia. One of my goals: not to be or turn into a grumpy fart, but to enjoy what I've got. C'est la vie. ☺
Sorry for my english, I'm french. But the chair is not toilet ! It's for keeping salt. long time ago the salt was more expensive than gold, so a men keep it by sitting on it !
@@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 "Toilet chair" have a ceramic pot on it, for the cleaning, this one is a "salt chair"............ Please, it's absolutly not the same design -_- www.google.com/search?rlz=1CAEAQE_enFR826FR827&biw=1366&bih=609&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=VIKmXNe7H8-IabLjpegN&q=chaise+a+sel&oq=chaise+a+sel&gs_l=img.3..0j0i24.6081.9339..9662...0.0..0.147.820.11j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39j0i67j0i8i30.p6uqH2I88CU
Thank you so much for sharing this very interesting information. My sister bought one of these chairs at a flea market and also thought it was a toilet. I can´t wait to share this with her! Best Wishes from Austria
Ice been watching videos of Parisian apartments I haven't been impressed but I liked yours because you have a cute backyard and a cute front courtyard that made your place worth it
Girl! I’ve watched a few Paris apartment tours and yours is very big compared to the other videos! How did you get such a big place? I want to go to Paris as a study abroad student in a couple years and the videos I have watched the American students weren’t as lucky to get a nice place like yours!
Have you ever considered another french city? Paris is nice and all, but living there sucks. It's polluted, expensive, smells like piss... We have so many more nice places to live and study! :)
haha well at the time we had gone through a lot of problems with apartment so maybe I was still a little bitter about that when I filimed? Not sure. We actually really loved the style of the place and the space we had :)
Anuu Gombo she is speaking out of personal experience and observation because she lived there. You have just overlooked the positive thoughts she also shared. She was just being real about the blatant downside, as well. Not at all weird.
She is weirdly negative. I want so badly to live in France, and have not been able to as yet. I would jump at the chance to live there, and boy, what amazing things I would do with that place!!!
This is a fantastic apt./home. Yes to most Americans/Canadians it would seem small but I've seen micro spaces in France so this is really nice. Love all the features in it. I would love to live there and if I owned it I would decor it in old world charm. I see why you would miss this place. Great video!
Please, everyone, this is an Air B&B--totally different scenario. The address is advertised and marketed as such, therefore is regularly online. If the owners wanted complete discretion and privacy, they would not advertise it as an Air B&B. Clare, you did nothing wrong, here, in revealing the address.
Nancy Toledo thank you for saying that! And I agree, it’s easy to google it online in 2 seconds so it really doesn’t matter if I mention it here. I haven’t lived there in 2 years so there is no cause for concern regarding security 👍🏻
Such a cute place - so much character :) What an a some experience getting to live there for 6 months! I’ve loved following along on your French adventure! Thanks for sharing xx
I wouldn't have been very happy with little to no heating and hot water either. It seems to me that for some of these people with negative comments about Andrea's comments.....go look in a mirror loves... it's a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
No, it's not. It's commenting on a video. In our everyday lives, we are probably grateful for what we have. She displayed a character of ingratitude that was very alienating. That's why the negative comments. If you notice, most commenters on TH-cam decorating videos are overwhelmingly positive. This is a very fair constructive criticism for the young woman. If she is not defensive or overly sensitive, it will make her better. That's a positive!
Emerson Williams oh lord 🤷🏼♀️ have you ever been without heating for hot water in the dead of winter while paying top dollar to be there and there is no one willing to correct things for a week? 🤦🏼♀️ I think most people would have an issue with that. I wasn’t being sensitive. I think a lot of people like to see the realities of living in a new country. There was a lot of good, but it was a lot of up and down too.
Beautiful apartment, spacious for a couple. I also didn't have heating and hot water for two months in the winter, it was the worst to come back from work and to freeze. 🥶
Your voice sounds very umm less than thrilled about your apartment or now old apartment! But it’s cute just super tiny, I hope you’re in a better flat or home now! cheers🥂
Je suis tellement heureuse et satisfaite de vivre au Canada!Oui, ça a l air génial vraiment...mais certaines petites particularités m auraient absolument fait capotée.
But I do find the place romantic and pretty. Kinda reminds me of the good old times. Yes, there are "loopholes" on the decors / or the color scheme, and the smallness but yeah, it is a pretty place. I could actually imagine myself living in it. Haha! I just stumbled upon this video, and yeah I liked it.
That " weird" chair indeed at one time had a chamber pot in it, not weird dear, antique..... it's charming.....you are very negative and almost sullen, lighten up, life is short and you seem rather blessed.......
She is talking through first hand experience and being honest with it. We can only see things on the video. She knows better and said some things that are positive, as well. You just focused on the negative.
I'm going to be a RN next year and hopefully working in Toronto but eventually would like to move around the world, thank you for showing me this is even a possibility. Enjoy your life :)
I remember visiting Fountainbleau from Paris to see the castle. I hope you were able to do that it was from François the first and king Henry eighth’s time.
That’s an old porta potty or chamber. Those stairs are common in France. My brother lives in Vilneuve D’asq near the Flemish border. He had the same exact stairs. We had our toddler with us and had to really be careful. I myself had to be even more careful. I think BC space is at a premium this type of spiral staircase is inexpensive.
Thank you so much for taking the time for the video & sharing it with us. Your place was a lovely home for 6 moths cannot wait to see your next home have a lovely weekend
I thought this was a great tour and I liked the warts and all. It’s obvious that you loved and appreciated the house but also presented a realistic perspective. Refreshing after so many #blessed type of videos. 🤮. I was in Fontainebleau last year at Insead and walked around desperate to see what the houses looked like inside so this was great. I think those little things at the bottom of the upstairs fireplace might be to wipe the dirt off your shoes?
Well, over all it's quite lovely and charming though what I call "Funky" because it's not perfect and has it's drawbacks. Could be worst though! Love the backyard and have French cafe chairs like that myself on my deck here in New England not far from the beach. Also have navy couches from IKEA, where else? And recognize those little plants which I also have, small world! Love the cross beams and yes, glad they didn't paint them white. Once lived in an antique house built in 1850 and had to go through the same thing with hangers in a closet...one of the problems of older homes with limited closets/storage. Why they invented armoires! So what did you do for heat that first cold winter? Our antique house had three fireplaces all boarded up! Now I have an electric fireplace which looks real that gives off heat...remember that if and when you live with no fireplaces, they also add not only warmth, but charm as well! Can't live without fireplaces/heat when you live in the north! Merci for sharing and bon chance!
certianly could have been worse! I really loved that place - so cute! As far as the heating - We only showered every few days and we had to buy a small plug in heater and extra blankets to keep it comfortable! haha but it was all part of the adventure! :) It was terrible at the time but now it's fun to look back on :)
Nice .. I wish you focus more into the character of the building and not too much on the interior “stuff”. I can understand the decoration is not going to fit to your personal taste, this would be normal considering you moved into a somewhat furnished apartment. Maybe you can make more videos of the neighborhood.
I think this appartement is of decent size for 2 people. I've always lived in smaller sized appartements here in France (not in Paris). I think our current flat is smaller than this one and we have a kid.
All the comments are saying you were so negative but I never thought so😂obviously a few of the things you were mentioning you didn’t like but when you stay in a place that you have a limited amount of changes you’re able to make, there are going to be things you don’t like
Vanessa's Diaries haha aw thank you! Yes, it was a beautiful place to call home 🥰
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so happy to have come across ur channel! i am a nursing student in the states and have wondered what nursing is like overseas! if u have practiced over there, could u please share your experience? thank u 💖
hi! Glad you found me too :) I haven't actually worked abroad because we haven't been in once place long enough to make it worth learning the language and taking the country's exam...sorry! not much help there :(
Ahhh! I know this video is a bit old but I love this place so much! How far outside of Paris is it? I’ve been looking at apartments in the city but I feel like I’d like a bigger place in a small town even if there’s a bit of a commute
The building looks like it's between two other buildings, so there can only be Windows on either end of the apartments. I find it funny you were complaining about the windows in the apartment above you. If there were no windows, there would literally be no natural light in the apartment above you. So the Windows are necessary, hon, lol. You have a garden and you're complaining about the Windows above you, lol. No hate. I just find it interesting.
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For French people this is not a small apartment for a couple... It's a really comfy space for two... We just have different standards.
Marina P. Yah we loved it! Miss this place 😌
It's also NOT a small apartment for a couple in Canada, especially in Vancouver or Toronto. My apartment in Toronto, for just me, is about 350 sq ft.. I think she knew she misspoke.
I guess is not a matter of standards, but of what one is used to....she mentioned also that she had been in smaller places , so this one wasn't that bad...and as a matter of fact, it's really nice, the outdoor space also makes one feel that there is another "room" to go to....
northern_lights Canadian and American are very different. Canadian apartments, in Toronto and Vancouver especially, are not large.
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This house is so romantic!
It is! Going to miss it :(
This is very French, I see this type of decorating in a lot of French films
That bedroom is a feature of the whole house, just so lovely!
Why are you so defensive about your decor? It doesn't matter in the least bit. Show us the apt layout and interesting features like the charming back garden, fireplace, spiral staircase, pretty tile work in floor, little front courtyard, etc. We are not judging your creative talents, just looking inside a typical French apt.
Thanks for the tour, lovely and large apartment!
18:56 - Those are Andirons, always a pair. You put them in the fireplace to hold the wood logs for burning. They lift the logs off the ground, that is their function.
19:01 - Those are African tribal bronze antelope masks, quite lovely and worth a bit.
Lass-in Angeles I think I was just a bit cranky that day. I really miss that place! It was adorable! 😍
@Lass-in Angeles That is so funny that you commented on her being defensive. I kept fast forwarding as it seemed to be a long rant on negatives. I thought the apartment was fab. Having two outside courtyards - great! The drama colored dark accent wall - loved it. The windows - so pretty. The kitchen - great size & cute. The living room, bedroom & bathroom - wowza.
The street - heavenly.
That extra back enclosed building space - I would have used that to toss the small sofa in & went to one of the LARGE FLEA MARKETS they have in France immediatement & purchased a used larger couch for nearly nothing to use for six months....if it mattered much to moi.
I honestly thought that she was just filming to show the condition of the place on film that they left it in as proof that they did not damage anything to get any security deposit back because she was not a happy camper. Falling down the stairs could have been avoided if she did not wear her shoes, held the rail & took her time...it is not a surprise they are there unless she has daily amnesia.
One of my goals: not to be or turn into a grumpy fart, but to enjoy what I've got.
C'est la vie. ☺
Im bulgarian girl
Living in usa
Missing europe..
You are blessed...
France its fun🌎❤
what do you pay per month for this darling place?
This is just the cutest house ever!!!! I would love to live in such a charming space like this! It’s small but just the right amount of romantic and gorgeous 🥰
I totally agree!
You are one spoiled Canadian girl. That apartment is exceptional for Paris. I am Canadian and would love staying there. 6 months, seriously?
I am very lucky to have the life I have, call it what you like. The apartment was outside of Paris (and therefore less expensive) and I actually loved this apartment, but I’m also allowed to have thoughts and opinions ☺️
I think
Europeans are more laid back..
Love life..
Not matter the big house...and the
3 car garage😃😃😃😃
yes, we are ;) small or big, it doesn't matter
There is no such thing as 'Europeans'. It's like comparing a guy from Finland and another from Spain.
You can simultaneously love life, and desire a big house with a 3 car garage.
LQL fr
JohnKouts While I agree, Europa isn’t a country, there are still similarities across this continent. And especially if you compare it with North America, houses and cars aren’t as big as there. But also not as cheaply made ;) I’d rather stay in my 19th century Viennese Apartment than live in a McMansion
I actually love all the black details 💕
I never thought I'd like the black but I actually loved it too!
Gosh! I reemner when you first posted this video! you had a few thousand followers I think. Love seeing you grow! Yes Andrea! YES!!
-- Lauren
I cannot believe the constant complaining, ugh! Black counters don't look filthy?! Hello! You've had the opportunity to live in France for a couple of months, just be grateful for the experience and a comfy, pretty place to stay.
Lovely video, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing a genuine French apartment. I love interior design, so different homes and decor are always interesting. This is a lovely apt, even with Wilson, bamboo, and a green patio (part of the charm)....But what broke my heart to hear is that you didn't have the heat working in the most crucial time of need!! WINTER -10°--my goodness! That's HORRIBLE!
But other than that, it sounds like a neat little town. Loved the apt tour you gave. Thank you!
Thank you for watching! So glad you liked it. Yes, I loved that apartment but the heating was a BIG problem! But we still miss it :)
Decor is absolutely awesome! Bathroom sink is beautiful!! So very French. Andirons are the fireplace accessories.
Omigoodness love the apartment! As far as the heating issues go I would probably invest in a portable radiant heater, but I found it absolutely charming - I could picture myself entertaining guests on the patio or having coffee or tea & visiting with the birds that live in the area
Thx so much for sharing it was one of the nicest apartment tours I've been on so far & good luck & best wishes for your next move.
thanks for that,(3yrs ago!), reminds me of my daughters and son-in-laws place in Bry, a 500yr old Chateu was split up into about 12 apartments in the middle of the village, it was on 3 levels and my 6' son-in-law couldn't use any of the stairs without hitting his head at least once a day.
I’ve never heard someone complain so much about having a roof over their head.
She said there was no heat for a good portion of that time. Stating that is not complaining. It's merely stating that the place lacked a basic utility.
haha yes! and in winter too! We were freezing hahah But we survived, it's a funny story now :)
i don't see how you came to that conclusion
It’s called blogging and not complaining. She has to be real with what she says.
I agree...it was a little off-putting. I get that one must be honest in doing a vlog. It's just that the tone was on the ingratitude side.
Sweet with charm. You’d probably prefer a new condo with granite counters, stainless steel and a high HOA. Each to his own...
I actually really loved this place! We miss it! But it did have its down falls...
This house is amazingly beautiful...
I agree! Miss that place :)
Beautiful place.... why didn´ t they put the weird pupu chair in the storage back house? along with the dinning/study table .... and put the big dining table that is inside that storage house and live it the the backyard and enter the small table and use it as dining table ...and the stand table in the entrance probably would be more useful as a nightstand...just sayin´ but otherwise perfect tour ;)
So adorable.. would love to live in France for at least 6 months!
Christy B it was lovely! And Fontainebleau was a lovely town to spend the 6 months, still very close to Paris 🥰
this place is beautiful wow
it was! We were very lucky to call it home :)
I loved the apartment tour and how cute it is. I lived there being a little girl. A lot of the French settled in lousiana which is where I’m from and have European in my blood. I jist started wanting to design with Parisian flair. I love how the women that’s in fashion dress effortless. Their face is not beat they just put a red lipstick jeans and a white blouse and they look gorgeous. It’s kind of the same with design at the places. It’s like everything is not perfect but yet beautiful to me. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽👌🏾♥️
I really enjoyed the video! What a beautiful place to be. I visited Paris when I was 50 and never wanted to go home again!
I enjoyed this tour so much!
Thanks so much for watching! And so glad you enjoyed it 🥰
Love it. However the front and back Courtyards could do with some more potted plants and a garden bench. I wouldn’t use a jet wash to clear the moss. Better to use something like Wet and Forget.
I agree! If we were going to be there longer we definitely would have done more with the yard :)
The house has lots of interesting features, but... I'm claustrophobic and would go insane dealing with tight spaces of doorways, halls, staircase, etc. Visually, very charming.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching :)
your apartment is so cute! i aspire to moving to france, this really gives me an idea of how i'd want my apartment to look.
Sigh! In my next life, I want to live in France
You are so lucky! Thank you merci 😎😎😎😎😎
This place was gorgeous...love all the owner's design choices. Love the black and white. Sorry you found so much to complain about. When I stayed in Paris, most of the places were significantly smaller. I imagine this place cost a fair amount to rent.
Lavender Brown I wasn’t complaining, simply pointing out preferences. This place was just outside of paris, in a town call Fontainebleau, so it wasn’t outrageous to rent 😊
@@AndreaClare I understand and glad you found it ended up suiting you. However, as a viewer, it was a bit annoying to hear the listing of its shortcomings when I was here to drink in the beauty of this fortuitous find. And mostly, that is why your viewers are here. To see something inspiring. It really was truly atmospheric and a shame that it was punctuated by some of your comments. No worries. Sometimes when filming, we can never be sure of how a piece will turn out. I understand from one of your other comments below that you did not mean to sound that way. Good luck with your future adventures.
@@lavenderbrown3718 exactly, can't please them all. Definitely didn't mean for the video to come across that way, I'm a detail oriented person and like to point out all the pros and cons I see. Life in France isn't all rainbows and fairytales - we had our tough times there! Overall, we loved living in this place and really miss it :)
I love so many things about this video/tour. Great commercial for this listing! I hope there've been more bookings for the location since posting. I hope the heating gets fixed, though.
the heating was eventually fixed! Thank god!
I kept fast forwarding as it seemed to be a long rant on negatives. I thought the apartment was fab. Having two outside courtyards - great! The drama colored dark accent wall - loved it. The windows - so pretty. The kitchen - great size & cute. The living room, bedroom & bathroom - wowza.
The street - heavenly.
That extra back enclosed building space - I would have used that to toss the small sofa in & went to one of the LARGE FLEA MARKETS they have in France immediatement & purchased a used larger couch for nearly nothing to use for six months....if it mattered much to moi.
I honestly thought that she was just filming to show the condition of the place on film that they left it in as proof that they did not damage anything to get any security deposit back because she was not a happy camper. Falling down the stairs could have been avoided if she did not wear her shoes, held the rail & took her time...it is not a surprise they are there unless she has daily amnesia.
One of my goals: not to be or turn into a grumpy fart, but to enjoy what I've got.
C'est la vie. ☺
Sorry for my english, I'm french. But the chair is not toilet ! It's for keeping salt. long time ago the salt was more expensive than gold, so a men keep it by sitting on it !
I am french and I confirm : It is a « chaise à sel » please Look for chaise à sel on internet, in France, salt was very precious, and had to be hidden
@@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 "Toilet chair" have a ceramic pot on it, for the cleaning, this one is a "salt chair"............ Please, it's absolutly not the same design -_- www.google.com/search?rlz=1CAEAQE_enFR826FR827&biw=1366&bih=609&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=VIKmXNe7H8-IabLjpegN&q=chaise+a+sel&oq=chaise+a+sel&gs_l=img.3..0j0i24.6081.9339..9662...0.0..0.147.820.11j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39j0i67j0i8i30.p6uqH2I88CU
Thank you so much for sharing this very interesting information. My sister bought one of these chairs at a flea market and also thought it was a toilet. I can´t wait to share this with her!
Best Wishes from Austria
Ice been watching videos of Parisian apartments I haven't been impressed but I liked yours because you have a cute backyard and a cute front courtyard that made your place worth it
Much prefer the green tinge on the yard & very glad you did not power wash it!
"tinny little micro waves" but it's a standard size en France ahaha beautiful appartement the floor on the kitchen is "tommette"
Girl! I’ve watched a few Paris apartment tours and yours is very big compared to the other videos! How did you get such a big place? I want to go to Paris as a study abroad student in a couple years and the videos I have watched the American students weren’t as lucky to get a nice place like yours!
This place was actually a bit outside of Paris, in a tiny town called Fontainebleau. But it was beautiful!
Have you ever considered another french city? Paris is nice and all, but living there sucks. It's polluted, expensive, smells like piss... We have so many more nice places to live and study! :)
Strasbourg is such a nice city that you should definitely consider
As you see the french..
They know...
Glass of🍷🍰
Life is good🌎👧🌎🌎🌎🌎
Your way of explaining stuff is really negative, over all ~ weird
haha well at the time we had gone through a lot of problems with apartment so maybe I was still a little bitter about that when I filimed? Not sure. We actually really loved the style of the place and the space we had :)
Anuu Gombo she is speaking out of personal experience and observation because she lived there. You have just overlooked the positive thoughts she also shared. She was just being real about the blatant downside, as well. Not at all weird.
JapaneseGeisha143love143143love143 exactly and thank you!!!
Andrea Clare you are welcome dear. I actually enjoyed your video. It’s my dream to live in France also.
She is weirdly negative. I want so badly to live in France, and have not been able to as yet. I would jump at the chance to live there, and boy, what amazing things I would do with that place!!!
This is a fantastic apt./home. Yes to most Americans/Canadians it would seem small but I've seen micro spaces in France so this is really nice. Love all the features in it. I would love to live there and if I owned it I would decor it in old world charm. I see why you would miss this place. Great video!
Yah! It was so cute! It felt very French :)
@@AndreaClareIs the place you moved into as cute as this one?
Please, everyone, this is an Air B&B--totally different scenario. The address is advertised and marketed as such, therefore is regularly online. If the owners wanted complete discretion and privacy, they would not advertise it as an Air B&B. Clare, you did nothing wrong, here, in revealing the address.
Nancy Toledo thank you for saying that! And I agree, it’s easy to google it online in 2 seconds so it really doesn’t matter if I mention it here. I haven’t lived there in 2 years so there is no cause for concern regarding security 👍🏻
for your jackets, just get some 3m clear Command hooks. You can take them down when you leave.
Such a cute place - so much character :)
What an a some experience getting to live there for 6 months! I’ve loved following along on your French adventure! Thanks for sharing xx
it had SO much character - i loved it! Thank you for watching!! :)
So cute, I love it. So much character
We loved it too - such a cute little place - we miss it :)
Wow those back stairs are scary! But the house is adorable!
haha not scary! And yes, the house was super cute :)
I wouldn't have been very happy with little to no heating and hot water either. It seems to me that for some of these people with negative comments about Andrea's comments.....go look in a mirror loves... it's a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
haha thank you! and yes, being without heating and water in winter was a bummer - funny now, but at the time it sucked.
No, it's not. It's commenting on a video. In our everyday lives, we are probably grateful for what we have. She displayed a character of ingratitude that was very alienating. That's why the negative comments. If you notice, most commenters on TH-cam decorating videos are overwhelmingly positive. This is a very fair constructive criticism for the young woman. If she is not defensive or overly sensitive, it will make her better. That's a positive!
Emerson Williams oh lord 🤷🏼♀️ have you ever been without heating for hot water in the dead of winter while paying top dollar to be there and there is no one willing to correct things for a week? 🤦🏼♀️ I think most people would have an issue with that. I wasn’t being sensitive. I think a lot of people like to see the realities of living in a new country. There was a lot of good, but it was a lot of up and down too.
That upper area above where you have your washing machine suitcases would make an awesome artist studio. We loved visiting Fontainebleu Castle.
Yes, I thought the same things - such a pretty little space :)
I think thev French are very good with apartments in UK we are lacking in that area
Beautiful apartment, spacious for a couple. I also didn't have heating and hot water for two months in the winter, it was the worst to come back from work and to freeze. 🥶
aw it was horrible!
Ooh la la absolutely love the Apartment I think I could be very happy there ❣️😘
haha I was VERY happy there - it was so cute :)
I love the green floor. No need to feel defensive.
Your voice sounds very umm less than thrilled about your apartment or now old apartment! But it’s cute just super tiny, I hope you’re in a better flat or home now! cheers🥂
I really loved that place! We were super lucky to have lived there :)
The radio probably works you just don't know how to turn it 😂😂
haha could be!
Je suis tellement heureuse et satisfaite de vivre au Canada!Oui, ça a l air génial vraiment...mais certaines petites particularités m auraient absolument fait capotée.
I know how you feel as I had similar problems with hot water in the historic church conversion house in London
But I do find the place romantic and pretty. Kinda reminds me of the good old times. Yes, there are "loopholes" on the decors / or the color scheme, and the smallness but yeah, it is a pretty place. I could actually imagine myself living in it. Haha! I just stumbled upon this video, and yeah I liked it.
haha we did get the heating fixed! Thankfully! But the apartment was so cute that it was worth it in the end haha
@@AndreaClare Glad to hear that! Yes, it is worth it.
That " weird" chair indeed at one time had a chamber pot in it, not weird dear, antique..... it's charming.....you are very negative and almost sullen, lighten up, life is short and you seem rather blessed.......
i disagree, that's just me though. She has different tastes and that's okay
She is talking through first hand experience and being honest with it. We can only see things on the video. She knows better and said some things that are positive, as well. You just focused on the negative.
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Especially to live near Paris!!! Which I have wanted for so long and am still trying to achieve.
antique or not, she might not like it. Your tone is unnecessarily condescending, dear.
Beautiful video. Really nice to see how honest you are with your opinions😊
Thank you for saying that! People are killing me here in the comments for my honesty and details haha
I like when you talked, so clear, I want to be like you, can speak english with so clear and there's no resistance
I'm going to be a RN next year and hopefully working in Toronto but eventually would like to move around the world, thank you for showing me this is even a possibility. Enjoy your life :)
Congrats!!! Yes you can totally travel! I haven't worked in the other countries we travelled but you totally can!!
I remember visiting Fountainbleau from Paris to see the castle. I hope you were able to do that it was from François the first and king Henry eighth’s time.
Yes! We went many times with family :)
Awwww Vivre la France!!!!
Loved the tour and love watching your videos.
Thanks so much! :)
That’s an old porta potty or chamber. Those stairs are common in France. My brother lives in Vilneuve D’asq near the Flemish border. He had the same exact stairs. We had our toddler with us and had to really be careful. I myself had to be even more careful. I think BC space is at a premium this type of spiral staircase is inexpensive.
Yes, they are definitely space savers - and very pretty too :)
Love the tile floors too
well that's my type.of house 😍
haha I know right! It was lovely :)
Thank you so much for taking the time for the video & sharing it with us. Your place was a lovely home for 6 moths cannot wait to see your next home have a lovely weekend
Thank you for watching! :) I'll be sharing the new place at some point, once we get settled :)
I thought this was a great tour and I liked the warts and all. It’s obvious that you loved and appreciated the house but also presented a realistic perspective. Refreshing after so many #blessed type of videos. 🤮. I was in Fontainebleau last year at Insead and walked around desperate to see what the houses looked like inside so this was great.
I think those little things at the bottom of the upstairs fireplace might be to wipe the dirt off your shoes?
Thank you! I really appreciate the real deal videos of pictures/opinions when we were looking too. set me up for reality of living abroad 🥰
BEAUTIFUL AND CHARMING; THANKS FOR SHARING
Thanks for watching!
Well, over all it's quite lovely and charming though what I call "Funky" because it's not perfect and has it's drawbacks. Could be worst though! Love the backyard and have French cafe chairs like that myself on my deck here in New England not far from the beach. Also have navy couches from IKEA, where else? And recognize those little plants which I also have, small world! Love the cross beams and yes, glad they didn't paint them white. Once lived in an antique house built in 1850 and had to go through the same thing with hangers in a closet...one of the problems of older homes with limited closets/storage. Why they invented armoires! So what did you do for heat that first cold winter? Our antique house had three fireplaces all boarded up! Now I have an electric fireplace which looks real that gives off heat...remember that if and when you live with no fireplaces, they also add not only warmth, but charm as well! Can't live without fireplaces/heat when you live in the north! Merci for sharing and bon chance!
certianly could have been worse! I really loved that place - so cute! As far as the heating - We only showered every few days and we had to buy a small plug in heater and extra blankets to keep it comfortable! haha but it was all part of the adventure! :) It was terrible at the time but now it's fun to look back on :)
Interesting apartament
Those look like door stops that are on the fireplace hearth upstairs in the bedroom.
Nice .. I wish you focus more into the character of the building and not too much on the interior “stuff”. I can understand the decoration is not going to fit to your personal taste, this would be normal considering you moved into a somewhat furnished apartment. Maybe you can make more videos of the neighborhood.
Je suis français (i am french) and i think i know where is Fontainebleau that’s cool
Very charming apartment, it's dreamy! 😊😊
It sure was, we loved it!
Love it!
I think this appartement is of decent size for 2 people. I've always lived in smaller sized appartements here in France (not in Paris). I think our current flat is smaller than this one and we have a kid.
Hi Can we get visa and work in France?
Hi! My boyfriend went to Insead in 2017! Visited him a couple of times while I was finishing my degree in Australia. Such a pretty place 😊
it is! Beautiful! So lucky to have been able to live there!
Hello, so nice meet a Canadian girl ... and i lov meet y S2 Peace and victory always
It’s adorable x I could live there
Wow qué casa más rara! Genial!
The house is beautiful! Though not having an oven in the kitchen would slightly irk me....
yup, it was a bit of a challenge but we got used to it pretty quickly :)
This wd hv bn much better just set to music. Let us roam around with our eyes and enjoy!
you can just mute the video and play your own music....?
Yay Canadian R.N.🇨🇦👏🏻
OMG....the toilet chair was....just WHY did they do that to y'all?
I KNOW right?!?!?! yuck
Video starts at 2:20
All the comments are saying you were so negative but I never thought so😂obviously a few of the things you were mentioning you didn’t like but when you stay in a place that you have a limited amount of changes you’re able to make, there are going to be things you don’t like
Becca F exactly! Just pointing out preferences 😊
Don´t scrub like crazy, use vinegar and the lime build up will come off with a wipe.
it's only where it really builds up that it's stubborn
The chair toilet is a commode. Handy if you are Ill and run out of toilets.
It loocks with old look i like it!
Where did you find this place? I’m looking for a place to stay in France and this house looks perfect!
Becca F we just found it online, good old fashion googling. But I believe the owner sold it after we left 🧐
Andrea Clare ah okay, good to know. Thanks!
Hi! This is not a flirt... but... how beautiful you are... And I really loved your house in France. Congrats!
Vanessa's Diaries haha aw thank you! Yes, it was a beautiful place to call home 🥰
so happy to have come across ur channel! i am a nursing student in the states and have wondered what nursing is like overseas! if u have practiced over there, could u please share your experience? thank u 💖
hi! Glad you found me too :) I haven't actually worked abroad because we haven't been in once place long enough to make it worth learning the language and taking the country's exam...sorry! not much help there :(
So lovely little house 🏡☀️
thank you! We loved it too :)
Beautiful place. Love it.
Thank you very much!
Really beautiful place, I love it 🥰
:) thanks for watching
nicely photographed. good for owner only to furnish with expendables.
Ahhh! I know this video is a bit old but I love this place so much! How far outside of Paris is it? I’ve been looking at apartments in the city but I feel like I’d like a bigger place in a small town even if there’s a bit of a commute
It's in a tiny town called Fontainebleau - about 40 minutes by train from Paris. A lot of people commute from Fonty to Paris everyday :)
The building looks like it's between two other buildings, so there can only be Windows on either end of the apartments. I find it funny you were complaining about the windows in the apartment above you. If there were no windows, there would literally be no natural light in the apartment above you. So the Windows are necessary, hon, lol. You have a garden and you're complaining about the Windows above you, lol. No hate. I just find it interesting.
You are amazingly detailed!
haha thank you, I think! :)
Ik you were Canadian as soon as you said house😂I live in Michigan in the USA tho and everyone thinks I’m Canadian when I go more eastward haha
Becca F haha that’s so funny! I obviously don’t think I have an accent at all but it always a nice giggle when people point it out 🤣🤣🤣