Your channel is BEYOND inspiring. I just turned 61, and plan to retire at 65. When I tell you I have made what you’ve done with this move a HUGE possibility I really mean it. I’ve made a playlist of your France vids to keep me focused. Thank you for the inspiration.
Wow you’re very welcome Kim and that’s exactly what I wanted this Facebook page and my TH-cam videos to be an inspiration. I live on a shoestring budget but you know what it’s worth it
Great video of your nice apt! It has all you need- Earlier video I think you shared you lived on $4500. mostly; if ok to mention? I imagine rentals are costly, etc. Here near Boston rents are out of control- 🌏☮️
Amazing video. I m 65 well I had to rewind my story 5 years ago too. Unexpected devorce after 33 years of married. I was planning to remigrate to Indonesia the place I was born and brought my youth. But afterall choosed to marry again with my loving husband. My life changed and I decided to live my life I love. Thank you for your inspirations.
Bonjour Janice, I’m Sally from the U.K. 😃 How are you today and the furry ones? I just found your vlog! I’m so happy I did! 🥰 I love France, although I’ve not visited for many years now due to health limitations. I have happy memories of caravan holidays with my late parents when I was young. In particular I vividly recall a winter trip where we decided to drive with the caravan all the way from U.K., by ferry (no tunnel then) and visit as many places as we could, driving up and over the Pyrenees and down through Spain. My most vivid memory was staying in a caravan site in the Forrest in Fontainebleau. There was a lot of history in that area about the WW1/2 which was my Dad’s passion. I remember the trees blowing wildly in a storm and being a little scared of using the facilities as it was out of season and we were the only ones staying that night! But the visual memory remains with me to this day. I learned French at school but only until I was 15, but I still try and remember it now. I keep putting off doing an online conversational beginners course inn French. Apparently Babble (?) is a very good one, check it out, you can just do short bite size learning periods when it suits you. I must quit procrastinating and just do it!! I’m very limited to what I can do. One funny story was that I bravely went into a shop in my own to buy some bread in French, I was 10, she gave me a small onion I think and I was so embarrassed that I ran out and my Dad had to buy it but the lady came out to try and help me with my pronunciation! Happy days! The people staying in some of the caravan parks were some of the most friendly! I played with the kids, we didn’t speak the same language but play joined us together. I found a pen pal called Anique LaFleur , we lost touch but I can still remember her. The French invited us to eat with them, it was a lovely time. It’s the one place I’d live or visitnow if I were more able. I have binge watched so many of your vlogs from the beginning and am thoroughly enjoying them!! Thank you so much for sharing your life in France with us!! Something you said in an earlier video about how so many of us rush through our lives!! Eating fast, living fast and never just stopping for a while to be present in the moment. I like the life style in France and despite not living there we could all take a leaf out of their book and be more mindful in all that we do. I also have anxiety and was diagnosed with Panic Disorder which is a very scary and exhausting experience. I take meds. I’ve had therapy and read a lot to try and help myself. I think moving from the States and following your dream to live in France is really something and you should be very proud! You have planned it very well and it’s so fascinating/informative to hear how you did it and all the considerations you had to include! Well done you!! Your French flat/apartment is perfect isn’t it, for your needs. I do like the gardens outside, very handy! There are so many things I thought I’m about to comment upon as I was flying through your vlogs, I can’t recall them all right now 😄. What a relief I can hear you say!! Is she writing an essay here!!! Like you I only have one daughter, I only moved an hour drive away and hardly see here liner than for birthdays/Christmas. She’s always so busy. Oh and I love and admire your dress style, your hair and makeup!! You’re a very stunning and sophisticated woman who does not look or act your age!! Quite right too!!! I do feel rather envious of your purpose and vision and to follow through with a plan to move to another country. I don’t have that choice, but listening to you made me very aware of how I didn’t go ahead and do the things I wanted to in life due to fear, excuses, people pleasing - a huge problem of mine over the years. Regret isn’t a healthy thing but what I’ve taken away from your vlogs is, that no matter how small a thing that I am able to do eg on a better day I can sit in my little garden with a drink and just look around. Try doing some art or poetry both of which I used to do a lot of. Food for thought! So thank you for that! I shall be avidly following you from now on, about to watch the next vlog! Yes, I know, it’s 03.25 am in the U.K. but who cares?! 😄 Wishing you all the best for your adventures in France. Would taking us metaphorically speaking that is, into Versailles be doable? I love history, so wherever you go I’ll be happy? I’d love to see the food you eat out, or in, any French meals you have. Visits to Paris, other towns or just around Fontainebleau would be so lovely! Bonsoir Janice et Bonjour!! 🍹💐🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
Thank you so so much and I loved every word that you wrote. Remember I’m a retired schoolteacher so I like reading essays I love Fontain blue and I love visiting the other areas around me also like you I love World War II era if I could wear those clothing or that type of clothing I would wear it every day.
Congratulations for having the courage to do something that you wanted to do!! Your place is so airy and bright and charming and I wish you a happy stay.
Thank you for touring us through your darling French home. You must be very proud of having a dream and working to make it happen. You are really quite an inspiration.
When I grow up I want to be just like you ! i have traveled the world , 80 countries , 6 continents , 250 + cities . always felt I would live abroad in my older years . i am retired , but can’t think about not seeing my grandkids often
Well, I have a 24-year-old daughter and if you’ve read any of my other videos, you know that I adopted a daughter lady in years. I do see her every six months but I don’t have those grandchildren yet so that may be another chapter
@@JaniceInFrance More good wishes for all getting a new experience,,for awhile ,, but can’t imagine not being close to my Son and Grandson that’s 18 now ,, he is Graduating n May - 2024’!!! My Son is a Pilot 👨✈️ 7 years now with American Airlines ,, Flys to Atlanta to his base n Washington, DC - now my Grandson is taking flying lessons this year and next year - He wants to also fly ✈️ Jets for living !! It’s exciting watching both and having togetherness at my Son’s Ranch lots - Fun 🤩 most all the time - Watching Movies 🍿- riding FourWheelers on the 9 acres !!! Etc Etc!!!! Myself would be really lonely 😞- Without all my Family from , Cave Springs,Ga. , is where my Son and his family live ❤️ Which is only 22 miles from my Mtn. Home outside of Rome, Ga.
As a suggestion, by some pre- cut screen Measure window and tape it into your windows so you can have fresh air a breeze; it will be very hot this summer.
Thank you for the tour! It feels very French and homey! I had windows like yours when my husband and I lived in Nuremberg, Germany. My stove, oven and refrigerator/freezer were even smaller than yours. Of course it was in 1966 and 1968. I loved living abroad so much. We have returned at least 5 times visiting Paris several times and many other cities and counties. I love traveling so very much! I am enjoying your journey with you. Thank you for taking us along!
Hi Janice! Greetings from Canada! It might be fun for your subscribers if you had an Amazon wishlist for items that are maybe a bit outside the budget. It's something I've done in the past for other content creators to show my appreciation in some small way. And some of us just love buying presents and bringing joy :) I haven't been to France in years but lived there at one point. Your videos bring it all back for me! Next year I will be taking my friend to Paris for her 60th birthday and I'm really excited to see how things have both changed and stayed the same.
Well first of all Chris thank you so very much. I’ve never heard of making an Amazon wish list for items that might be outside my budget I do appreciate that. I would never ask anyone to do that there’s so many people trying to make it day by day I would never ask anyone to spend money on me. I do have what Hannah told me about is a place where you can donate money if you want to a patreon slot. The only thing with not living on a great big budget and living on a shoestring budget people are going to have to see me in clothes the same clothes all the time LOL. You are so sweet Chris honestly. Thank you for watching my videos and supporting me
Hey beautiful!! Love your apartment!! Thanks for the update!! I loved the part w the kitty guarding the door and Baxter with his tail wagging a mile a minute. They are clearly loving their new wonderful life in France!! ❤️
Well they are getting used to it Terry, but you know my cat was an outdoor cat because I lived on 100 acre horse farm and she would still like to go outdoors but we’re working on it. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for following me.
I really enjoyed the tour of your warm and welcoming apartment! I think your flowering plant is wonderful and definitely not too much for the room. I appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to your next video.
Janice, your apt is delightful! I love it! I am living vicariously through you and I enjoy watching you no matter what your doing. Thank you so much for allowing me to tag along. 🤍
Janice I appreciate the time you took to video your apartment and daily schedule. You have a very charming place. Be happy and merci beaucoup for sharing with us.
@@JaniceInFrance I just adore your apt. It is so tastefully (and simply) functional and beautifully accessorized. Living on a fixed income doesn't mean you can't live in style. You have done an excellent job creating the quintessential FRENCH apartment. Just Wow!
Thank you for sharing your life and the apartment is lovely. You chose well and so happy for you. Buster and Kitty are adorable. Take care and stay safe. ❤💐👍
I love these windows I had them in Warsaw you just open the top and leave it and when it rain you don’t have to worry about the rain also my balcony door was the same so you can have a fresh air all the time even when you leave the house also the induction top I loved it too as you say easy to clean oh well you can not have everything. Love the tour of your apartment thank you Janice 😄
Just a tip, as soon as the tray of ice cubes are frozen, i tip them out into a zip lock bag, then refill, then straight away, tip out to add to the zip lock bag, then a second zip lock bag, that way you have an abundance of ice cube's for everything, guest's, smoothies,, drink's, and only need to buy one tray, and you won't run out of ice cube's 😊❤
@@JaniceInFrance I’ve seen that u don’t have much room n your Freezer- but maybe enough for ( 1 ) zip bag of ice 🧊 Your place is really cute , you’ve done a good job decorating it ‘ Love the your fur babies !! Gives you Company all the time as well ☺️👌🏻!! Enjoy dear Janice !!
I am so glad I found you Janice. I just left my sisters home on Amelia Island and I am binge watching your Vlogs. I have a daughter who lives in England and my goal is to live in England half of the year. I have 2 1/2 more years until I retire from teaching. Sometimes I doubt myself and if this is possible, but after finding you, I am sosure that it is
Have you tried the harnesses that go around your dog’s chest? You mentioned Buster had a trachea issue. There are a couple different designs out there. Thanks for sharing your apartment layout with us!
What a lovely life you have created and living the dream... you are a breath of fresh air... thoroughly enjoyed the tour of your sweet apartment and daily routine... thank you for sharing your life's treasures...😊
Kathy thank you so much for the kind words I do appreciate it keep on watching and if you ever have anything or see anything that you don’t like please let me know
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I'm watching your videos slowly with my cat, and we finally got to see your cat (and Buster). :) Thank you for sharing your amazing life.
Well thank you for your kind words and I look forward to seeing my other video that’s coming out I haven’t had one for about five weeks and I cannot wait it will be out next Thursday a week from today
Lovely to partake in the sharing of your cosy apartment, all your needs are met , And you enjoy your pets, so Janice joining you from Vancouver , me thinks it takes A lot of courage to live in France , organizing your life routines and you are so Optimistic , bravo,✍️ Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Well Mary from Canada thank you so much for the kind words and I’m not sure if courage is the right word may be hardheaded lol thank you for following me
Love love 🥰 I would put a curtain over the kitchen cabinet w expandable rod they also make screens for when ur windows that are very temporary and expandable
Thank you so much, Janice! I really like your style of living. I have been curious about your apartment, it’s just great! Could you give an approximate cost per month, utilities and such? 👏🙂
@@JaniceInFrance That sounds so reasonable! Thank you for sharing your journey, it really helps all of us who are thinking, could I or what if. I dream about a life like yours all day everyday. Some day when I don’t have to go to work anymore . Love that you have your little family with you! 👏❤️
Hi Janice - I just found your channel & it's fabulous! Congrats on your rapid TH-cam growth!! I've been watching several of your videos and this is the first comment I've made - and I was only inspired to because you mentioned Buster's trachea issue. I've lost two dogs to the same (after many wonderful years) my Pug & Teacup Yorkie. Someone might have mentioned using a harness type of collar so nothing presses against his neck, and that tends to be more comfortable for them. I thought I'd mention it just in case. It's a terrible unfair condition, especially when they are healthy otherwise. I wish you & your fur babies much love & health - thank you for sharing your journey! Blessings ~ Vivi Lareau
Hi Janice, that was a nice tour of your home. Your pets are very nice and so good to keep you company whn you may feel lonely. Inspiring and a lovey person I 'll be following with pleasure. Enjoy France!❤
Oh my goodness I can’t wait for you to see my reveal in about three or four more months because I’m changing everything. I’m changing furniture. I’m changing color. I’m changing the flooring. I’m changing everything so don’t wait to come back. Keep checking back and see when I do that reveal or you can come back all the time if you want to lol.
Wow thank you don’t make me a hero because I don’t have a cape lol but I appreciate your kind words Cindy. Do you mind telling me Cindy how are you ran across my channel I’m just kind of curious. All this TH-cam stuff is a little new to me
Well thank you M 21 I appreciate you join me and hopefully you were able to subscribe or at least do a thumbs up for me. Thank you so much for your comment
Thanks for the reply Janice 🤗 I am indeed subscribed and given a thumbs up to all your videos👍😊 I'm in the uk and have been to France twice, but never to Paris sadly, I hope to remedy that soon👍😊 I wondered if there were any books, films or other resources that have inspired your adventures? Have a lovely day 💐🌻 Mim 🥰🌻
@@violet_peapod21 I can’t say there are any books or any films that have inspired my adventures, but of course my most favorite favorite movie is midnight in Paris. I think the only reason that it Hass to be my favorite because I love the history along with the photos of Paris! I’ve been like this since the 80s so it was just my first time here and I just fell in love with it but I’m very much history Beth so maybe that’s it I don’t know. I just love it
Hello, new subscriber here. I lived in Europe many years ago, was a military spouse then, and Paris was my favorite place. Now as a single woman I would love to be as brave as you! Your pets remind me of my loves.... I just lost both within six months of each other. Had a shih tzu same color as yours, and a grey and white kitty. I loved them so much, and I'm still grieving. Anyway, I look forward to your new adventures in Europe!
Lady Di I am so sorry about your loss. My little buster only has one eye and he was limping yesterday and I just feel so bad, and then the next day he’ll be jumping around it running etc. but I do know that it’s going to come one day. Thank you for your kind words and thank you so much for being a new subscriber. I appreciate you beyond words. Take care of yourself through this grieving time. Where did you live in Europe?
@@JaniceInFrance hi there, you must be getting up and I'm going to bed! I lived in Aschaffenburg Germany. Europe is so beautiful, I envy you! Enjoy your coffee!
Thank you for the tour of your apartment, Janice! It is so cute and the scenery from your windows is awesome! I am enjoying seeing France from your videos.
As of now your subscribers 15.6 K , that was amazing has been airing since February , most TH-camr they aired since 2016 they only got 97.1K. It means your audience really like yours even the way how you explained about how France do the sheets. And your giggle so funny
Thank you so much appreciate your kind words and I appreciate that you trusted me enough to be a subscriber. And about my numbers I’m just truly blessed absolutely blessed
Just L O V E L E Y! I’m catching these videos on and off. Most enjoyable even if it is 2 years old. And Darling Buster is no longer with you! Thanks for sharing! 💜🇨🇦💜
Charming apartment. The rent is very reasonable for two bedrooms with the possibility of expanding into the third. I enjoy your videos and joie de vivre! I’m a retired airline employee and love to travel and have always wanted to live in Europe for awhile as a travel base. Unfortunately my husband isn’t motivated. We have little Maltese with trach problems also and we love the PugLife harnesses. They’re so easy to put on and off, sort of like saddles.
Well I have another harness when we walk but going downstairs he’s done it So many times that she’s used to it but when we go for a walk she absolutely as the other type of harness on him.
I enjoyed the tour of your lovely apartment and outside views the area where you and Buster take a stroll.So nice to have good light coming in from the outside from your windows. Great veiw from the living room. Most of all love your adding snap shots of your day in your life in this video!
3 years back in the US from France and Im enjoying your channel! Ive had that llttle voice inside maybe Id return someday, but i couldnt do the feezing cold stone farmhouse again. Your apartment looks lovely and energy efficient 😂❤
@@JaniceInFrance wonderful decision! Still dealing with the physical aftermath of years of splitting and lugging wood for woodstoves and it was still cold, haha! Back in Florida for now and will enjoy watching your adventures ☺
Janice, Im obsessed! Lol. Its a dream of mine to move to Paris {or the outskits thereof} and I feel like your videos are allowing me to feel like this is a definite possibility. Please keep posting.
What a spacious, bright, charming place with everything you and Buster and Kitty need. Do you have a useable balcony space overlooking the beautiful courtyard? I love how normal your life seems because of having your pet family with you. I'm curious about how you found the apartment if you want to include that in another Q&A video. Merci!
No Karen I’ll just tell you it’s OK. I’ve said it a few times in some of my videos I’ll just tell you again lol yes I do have a little bit of a space for my beautiful courtyard if it ever has any type of sun. Right now we are in the midst of not spring we’re still trying to get out of winter here. We had snow on Friday and it’s been cold and dreary and wet since then. In 2018 when I came to visit France because I looked at various areas that I might want to live in and that’s when I found fountainbleau I had a friend of a friend of a friend that I met and she told me to contact this woman and I came into the apartment and it wasn’t what I wanted and to be very honest things didn’t happen the way I wanted them to so I didn’t get to move and this time I just contacted her and said hey do you have that apartment still available and she said yes and so it’s perfect for me right now
@@JaniceInFrance Well, it's not glamorous or my taste in furnishings, but it's a good landing spot for you and your furry companions. And it does have good light. I look forward to seeing more of your adventures and maybe a few decor tweaks to the apartment to make it more to your taste. The main thing is you have realized your dream of living in France!
Love your videos and the apartment tour. I moved to France from the UK five years ago when I retired and it's the best decision I ever made. A couple of points: exposed pipes are certainly not the norm in any French home built or renovated in the past several decades. My guess is that the owner upgraded the property at some point but didn't want to spend the money on sinking the pipes into the walls. I don't know anyone with exposed pipework. The regulations for plumbing and electrics in France are among the most stringent in the world, but exposed pipes are really a cosmetic issue and I doubt that the regs cover this. On electricity, the issue is voltage, not wattage. Europe operates on 230 volts against 120 in the US. If you plug a US food processor into a French socket, it could well explode. Electronic gizmos like computers and phone chargers usually work on either voltage. The label will state this. Welcome to France, Janice. You're making the most of an amazing adventure.
Well personally, I can’t wait for you to see my other update on my apartment because I think I have changed it twice since that video and the latest is the most awesome that I’ve done. I love the exposed pipes and you’re probably right they didn’t want to take the time or money, but since this is a rental property, they probably don’t care lol this building was built in 1952 so it’s as old as I am
Kudos to your bravery in moving to France but I don't think I could give up everything. Thanks for the tour. I'm so spoiled (in a good way) and love my stuff. Maybe I should just have 2 homes??? Great idea about the note on the door. I'm constantly driving a mile down the road only to remember that' I've forgotten something...sigh. Curious about a price range for rent in your city. Buster needs a halter. I changed to halter for Ruby and it made a huge difference.
Thank you for your kind words. I really do appreciate it and not everybody should make a move to France. This is one of the things that I’ve said all along not everyone should move not everyone should make the Leap, but what I tried to talk to people about is if you need or if you have a desire to change let’s do it let’s don’t wait.
Bonjour Janice! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us your sweet sweet home. I really appreciate the way you think about life - simple, clean, organized ... is really inspiring ... and it feels good when we found someone with this clairvoyance ... love it!!! Your home is so so adorable normal, so cosy, with so much charisma, I really really love it. Janice, have a wonderful rest of the week, lot of joy and happiness!!!! Until your next video! Big hug!!! 💙💛 Sorry for my english, it is not so good as I would like it was! 😊
Thank you for the tour! So interesting to see how you live. I have never been to France. I have a silly question. Do they have big hobby and hardware stores there like Hobby Lobby and Lowe’s…I’m assuming so…
No they do not Amy. I did hear that there’s a Costco in Paris or outside of Paris but I don’t believe it would be anything that it would be worth me taking a long trip to go see but I may do it when they just for the fun of it
Hi Janice. Your apartment is darling! It looks like you have everything one could need. I had to snicker when you were filming outside outside and shared Buster’s potty spot then commented that we didn’t need to see that😂. Too cute! Thank you again for the video
Thank you, Janice, for the tour. I like it very much. I've always questioned the absence of a second sheet, though. Re: doggy waste. I was glad to hear there's a fine. There should be as it's a courtesy for walkers! I'd heard many times there's no fine in the city of Paris. I've yet to go there so I haven't seen for myself if this is true or not. I've a question about your books. Did you bring any with you to France? I recall you mentioned there's a library nearby with books in English. Anyway, a grateful Thank You for giving us a tour! God bless!
Thank you Teresa for following me and for the kind words. I have not found the library yet and I did not bring many books with me. I mostly brought the essentials my clothes and shoes and things for the dog and the cat. As far as doggy waste I have never seen any on the streets of Paris since I’ve been here now I’ve only been here eight weeks I’ve not been on every street in Paris but I have not seen any.. I’m sure I will before it’s over with but I have not seen any in here in Fontainbleau only a little bit. I really stay busy with making videos and working on Scripps and trying to figure out what is the next thing to do and then I’ll take a couple of days just for me so I don’t really read as much as I would like to though
Janice, I just think you are adorable. Thank you for the tour of your apartment. I can't wait to decorate my apartment in Paris. There is so much one can do to make it a home. I'd really like to talk to you about monthly expenses. You have a lot space. I'm wondering what I can afford, given I am on a limited budget. Retirement. Hopefully, we can talk. Kudos to you girl. End of April, I will be in Paris. Hope we can meet up sometime, share a drink and conversation!
Well yes I would do a lot of different things but since I’m just renting and I’m not sure how long I’m going to be staying here I don’t want to get too much. But if it were mine I would do it and country French
Well it doesn’t matter Elizabeth where it is it matters that you do it whenever it’s your time to do what you need to do. And that’s what I did I just waited till it was my time to make my decision to go do what I need to do. I’m glad that you love my videos and my whole point is to make it seem like I’m talking just to you. It was a very nice compliment and you made my day thank you
I'm having so much fun following your France adventure!!! Your apartment is so cute and fun. I had to google the induction oven and it looks like the "in" thing to have. I'm expecting another grandbaby in a couple of weeks so will get to live through you. Looking forward to spring in France through you!!
You can buy flat sheets (drap plat) but admittedly not as commonplace as fitted (drap housse). I use a flat sheet under my duvet, really convenient for temperature control during the night, and you don't need to wash the duvet cover as frequently. A fitted sheet should fit snugly round the corners of the mattress (reason why they're elasticated) so not sure why yours is hanging down. I find bed linen quite expensive compared to the UK but I admit I'm not fussed about thread counts or even 100% cotton, so budget linen in IKEA or hypermarkets like ELeclerc, Carrefour etc suit me fine, even GiFi or Primark.
Well I’m not quite too fussy either because when I wash it I put it in you know the softener but this is what came with my apartment and this is what I’m keeping for the time being. What I find very confusing or the square pillows lol
@@JaniceInFrance Yes! They are far too deep, you end up with your head on the bottom 30cm & the rest is wasted. You can find rectangular 50x70cm pillows & pillowcases but again, not so commonplace.
I do too, but I’m getting ready to change up my whole apartment and it’s going to be in different shades of blue except for one room I’m gonna have green
Good for you to do this! I agree with you that we should embrace who we are. At the same time, it’s wonderful to immerse ourselves in the culture we’re living in. If one lives in a country long enough, we take on its culture. The longer you live in France, you will become more French. So as a beginning and Just a recommendation, Before IKEA, check out the flea markets for whatever you need. They are extraordinary. Go very early in the morning before the tourists or better yet, at the end of the day when you can negotiate. You will eventually remove “IKEA” from your vocabulary. One difference between the French and Americans is that Americans think “practical” and the French think “beautiful” for every aspect of life. It’s subtle yet noticeable. Also, as you speak more French, you will begin to feel more at home in France. The French appreciate the effort and will help you. Bonne chance with your adventure!
Omgosh Janice ai been waiting for this video. I love your living room. Let us know when you start hosting 😀 I might dare to get on that plane and go to France for a visit. I don't like long trips 😕. Hugs from NYC
Those balcony doors make all the difference and you still have so much sitting and even a guest bedroom. The kitchen is charming because even though is small it has got clean backsplash. Lovely place are you going to stay there for many years? I like the flower on the coffee table and I like how you have your pets with you. Yes I adore your hair cut.
Thank you for adoring my haircut, I do too but it’s really an issue with me my hair has always been an issue with me I don’t seem to do a very good job of it. I do like my kitchen too even though it’s very small. I plan on staying here for the rest of my life if I can. I go back to the states to get my visa renewed in October so we’ll see what happens then
@@JaniceInFrance Hi Janice thanks for replying. I am very happy how you have found your place forever. In France as far as I know they have very good hairdressers so I don't think you will find problem staying beautiful because all you need is a perfect hair cut which I believe they are masters in. Love your videos and I liked you from the moment I saw you. I will keep watching your videos on daily basis. Kind Regards from me and beautiful Sydney Australia🇦🇺♥️🌊🌞
Well, thank you so much for joining me and thank you for the kind words. Please please please don’t forget to subscribe and if you don’t know how I just had a video last week well probably yesterday I think it was Sunday, and at the very end of it, it shows you how to subscribe if you don’t know how thank you sunshine.
Your channel is BEYOND inspiring. I just turned 61, and plan to retire at 65. When I tell you I have made what you’ve done with this move a HUGE possibility I really mean it. I’ve made a playlist of your France vids to keep me focused. Thank you for the inspiration.
Wow you’re very welcome Kim and that’s exactly what I wanted this Facebook page and my TH-cam videos to be an inspiration. I live on a shoestring budget but you know what it’s worth it
Great video of your nice apt! It has all you need- Earlier video I think you shared you lived on $4500. mostly; if ok to mention? I imagine rentals are costly, etc. Here near Boston rents are out of control- 🌏☮️
SAME FOR LA
Amazing video. I m 65 well I had to rewind my story 5 years ago too. Unexpected devorce after 33 years of married. I was planning to remigrate to Indonesia the place I was born and brought my youth. But afterall choosed to marry again with my loving husband. My life changed and I decided to live my life I love. Thank you for your inspirations.
What a wonderful apartment! I’m with you - living simply is so much less complicated and less stressful.
Bonjour Janice, I’m Sally from the U.K. 😃
How are you today and the furry ones?
I just found your vlog! I’m so happy I did! 🥰
I love France, although I’ve not visited for many years now due to health limitations.
I have happy memories of caravan holidays with my late parents when I was young.
In particular I vividly recall a winter trip where we decided to drive with the caravan all the way from U.K., by ferry (no tunnel then) and visit as many places as we could, driving up and over the Pyrenees and down through Spain.
My most vivid memory was staying in a caravan site in the Forrest in Fontainebleau. There was a lot of history in that area about the WW1/2 which was my Dad’s passion. I remember the trees blowing wildly in a storm and being a little scared of using the facilities as it was out of season and we were the only ones staying that night! But the visual memory remains with me to this day.
I learned French at school but only until I was 15, but I still try and remember it now. I keep putting off doing an online conversational beginners course inn French. Apparently Babble (?) is a very good one, check it out, you can just do short bite size learning periods when it suits you. I must quit procrastinating and just do it!! I’m very limited to what I can do. One funny story was that I bravely went into a shop in my own to buy some bread in French, I was 10, she gave me a small onion I think and I was so embarrassed that I ran out and my Dad had to buy it but the lady came out to try and help me with my pronunciation! Happy days! The people staying in some of the caravan parks were some of the most friendly! I played with the kids, we didn’t speak the same language but play joined us together. I found a pen pal called Anique LaFleur , we lost touch but I can still remember her. The French invited us to eat with them, it was a lovely time. It’s the one place I’d live or visitnow if I were more able.
I have binge watched so many of your vlogs from the beginning and am thoroughly enjoying them!! Thank you so much for sharing your life in France with us!!
Something you said in an earlier video about how so many of us rush through our lives!! Eating fast, living fast and never just stopping for a while to be present in the moment.
I like the life style in France and despite not living there we could all take a leaf out of their book and be more mindful in all that we do.
I also have anxiety and was diagnosed with Panic Disorder which is a very scary and exhausting experience. I take meds. I’ve had therapy and read a lot to try and help myself.
I think moving from the States and following your dream to live in France is really something and you should be very proud!
You have planned it very well and it’s so fascinating/informative to hear how you did it and all the considerations you had to include! Well done you!!
Your French flat/apartment is perfect isn’t it, for your needs. I do like the gardens outside, very handy!
There are so many things I thought I’m about to comment upon as I was flying through your vlogs, I can’t recall them all right now 😄. What a relief I can hear you say!! Is she writing an essay here!!!
Like you I only have one daughter, I only moved an hour drive away and hardly see here liner than for birthdays/Christmas. She’s always so busy.
Oh and I love and admire your dress style, your hair and makeup!! You’re a very stunning and sophisticated woman who does not look or act your age!! Quite right too!!!
I do feel rather envious of your purpose and vision and to follow through with a plan to move to another country. I don’t have that choice, but listening to you made me very aware of how I didn’t go ahead and do the things I wanted to in life due to fear, excuses, people pleasing - a huge problem of mine over the years. Regret isn’t a healthy thing but what I’ve taken away from your vlogs is, that no matter how small a thing that I am able to do eg on a better day I can sit in my little garden with a drink and just look around. Try doing some art or poetry both of which I used to do a lot of.
Food for thought! So thank you for that!
I shall be avidly following you from now on, about to watch the next vlog! Yes, I know, it’s 03.25 am in the U.K. but who cares?! 😄
Wishing you all the best for your adventures in France.
Would taking us metaphorically speaking that is, into Versailles be doable? I love history, so wherever you go I’ll be happy? I’d love to see the food you eat out, or in, any French meals you have. Visits to Paris, other towns or just around Fontainebleau would be so lovely!
Bonsoir Janice et Bonjour!! 🍹💐🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
Thank you so so much and I loved every word that you wrote. Remember I’m a retired schoolteacher so I like reading essays I love Fontain blue and I love visiting the other areas around me also like you I love World War II era if I could wear those clothing or that type of clothing I would wear it every day.
Congratulations for having the courage to do something that you wanted to do!! Your place is so airy and bright and charming and I wish you a happy stay.
Thank you so much appreciate your kind words and I also appreciate you following me
That view outside your kitchen window looks like a painting; it's so perfect!
I noticed that when I was videoing it does look pretty doesn’t it
I thought so too. It is a very pleasant view
It’s pretty in a very plain lifestyle.
Thank you for touring us through your darling French home. You must be very proud of having a dream and working to make it happen. You are really quite an inspiration.
Thank you so much for your kind words
When I grow up I want to be just like you ! i have traveled the world , 80 countries , 6 continents , 250 + cities . always felt I would live abroad in my older years . i am retired , but can’t think about not seeing my grandkids often
Well, I have a 24-year-old daughter and if you’ve read any of my other videos, you know that I adopted a daughter lady in years. I do see her every six months but I don’t have those grandchildren yet so that may be another chapter
@@JaniceInFrance
More good wishes for all getting a new experience,,for awhile ,, but can’t imagine not being close to my Son and Grandson that’s 18 now ,, he is Graduating n May - 2024’!!!
My Son is a Pilot 👨✈️ 7 years now with American Airlines ,,
Flys to Atlanta to his base n Washington, DC - now my Grandson is taking flying lessons this year and next year -
He wants to also fly ✈️ Jets for living !!
It’s exciting watching both and having togetherness at my Son’s Ranch lots - Fun 🤩 most all the time - Watching Movies 🍿- riding FourWheelers on the 9 acres !!!
Etc Etc!!!!
Myself would be really lonely 😞-
Without all my Family from ,
Cave Springs,Ga. , is where my Son and his family live ❤️
Which is only 22 miles from my Mtn. Home outside of Rome, Ga.
What an adorable little apartment. You actually have quite a bit of room too! I’m so happy for you.
Oh yes I do I’m very happy
As a suggestion, by some pre- cut screen Measure window and tape it into your windows so you can have fresh air a breeze; it will be very hot this summer.
I think I might buy an a c this year
Your kitty & doggie are adorable... ❤
Thank you
Thank you for the tour! It feels very French and homey! I had windows like yours when my husband and I lived in Nuremberg, Germany. My stove, oven and refrigerator/freezer were even smaller than yours. Of course it was in 1966 and 1968. I loved living abroad so much. We have returned at least 5 times visiting Paris several times and many other cities and counties. I love traveling so very much! I am enjoying your journey with you. Thank you for taking us along!
Thank you Anne for sharing your story also. I’m glad you liked my tour and I appreciate it. Were you able to subscribe or at least give me a thumbs up
Hi Janice! Greetings from Canada! It might be fun for your subscribers if you had an Amazon wishlist for items that are maybe a bit outside the budget. It's something I've done in the past for other content creators to show my appreciation in some small way. And some of us just love buying presents and bringing joy :)
I haven't been to France in years but lived there at one point. Your videos bring it all back for me! Next year I will be taking my friend to Paris for her 60th birthday and I'm really excited to see how things have both changed and stayed the same.
Well first of all Chris thank you so very much. I’ve never heard of making an Amazon wish list for items that might be outside my budget I do appreciate that. I would never ask anyone to do that there’s so many people trying to make it day by day I would never ask anyone to spend money on me. I do have what Hannah told me about is a place where you can donate money if you want to a patreon slot. The only thing with not living on a great big budget and living on a shoestring budget people are going to have to see me in clothes the same clothes all the time LOL. You are so sweet Chris honestly. Thank you for watching my videos and supporting me
Bon jour Janice! Thank you so much for sharing your journey and the lovely apartment. Inspiring! Charmant!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey beautiful!! Love your apartment!! Thanks for the update!! I loved the part w the kitty guarding the door and Baxter with his tail wagging a mile a minute. They are clearly loving their new wonderful life in France!! ❤️
Well they are getting used to it Terry, but you know my cat was an outdoor cat because I lived on 100 acre horse farm and she would still like to go outdoors but we’re working on it. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for following me.
Love the White Flower on the Corner ,, 👌🏻🙋🏻
You’ve got a Very Cute Apartment- thank u for the Tour Janice ☺️
I love my apartment just wait in about two months you’re gonna see a whole new apartment I’m having it painted etc. etc. etc.
I really enjoyed the tour of your warm and welcoming apartment! I think your flowering plant is wonderful and definitely not too much for the room. I appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to your next video.
Thank you so much Barbara for commenting
Janice, your apt is delightful! I love it!
I am living vicariously through you and I enjoy watching you no matter what your doing. Thank you so much for allowing me to tag along. 🤍
Ina tag along anytime!
Janice I appreciate the time you took to video your apartment and daily schedule. You have a very charming place. Be happy and merci beaucoup for sharing with us.
You are very welcome Linda
Lovely FRENCH apartment! Thanks for the tour.
FEMA you’re very welcome
@@JaniceInFrance I just adore your apt. It is so tastefully (and simply) functional and beautifully accessorized. Living on a fixed income doesn't mean you can't live in style. You have done an excellent job creating the quintessential FRENCH apartment. Just Wow!
@@femalism1715 Thank you Fema appreciate your kind words
Thank you Janice for the tour. I would keep the little flower on your coffee table. It is the perfect touch for Spring.
Thank you
Thank you for sharing your life and the apartment is lovely. You chose well and so happy for you. Buster and Kitty are adorable. Take care and stay safe. ❤💐👍
Thank you Magdastar
I love these windows I had them in Warsaw you just open the top and leave it and when it rain you don’t have to worry about the rain also my balcony door was the same so you can have a fresh air all the time even when you leave the house also the induction top I loved it too as you say easy to clean oh well you can not have everything. Love the tour of your apartment thank you Janice 😄
Thank you Elizabeth for commenting I do appreciate it
I love your apartment. Thank you for taking us on the tour. ❤️
You are very welcome
Just a tip, as soon as the tray of ice cubes are frozen, i tip them out into a zip lock bag, then refill, then straight away, tip out to add to the zip lock bag, then a second zip lock bag, that way you have an abundance of ice cube's for everything, guest's, smoothies,, drink's, and only need to buy one tray, and you won't run out of ice cube's 😊❤
I don’t have that much room in my freezer with my veggies also
@@JaniceInFrance I’ve seen that u don’t have much room n your Freezer- but maybe enough for ( 1 ) zip bag of ice 🧊
Your place is really cute , you’ve done a good job decorating it ‘
Love the your fur babies !! Gives you Company all the time as well ☺️👌🏻!! Enjoy dear Janice !!
@@marlenedobson-eo1dw wait a couple of months it’s going to be redone completely
Love your channel 🥰 Very inspirational and informative with outstanding videos! Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely appreciate your kind words. Thank you so very much.
Oh wow Janice! Thank you for a lovely tour of your apartment. I love it!. I felt like I was there!
Well chef Bon I’m glad you did because that was the whole intention
I am so glad I found you Janice. I just left my sisters home on Amelia Island and I am binge watching your Vlogs. I have a daughter who lives in England and my goal is to live in England half of the year. I have 2 1/2 more years until I retire from teaching. Sometimes I doubt myself and if this is possible, but after finding you, I am sosure that it is
That is awesome! What part does she live in?
@@JaniceInFrance Buckingham
Have you tried the harnesses that go around your dog’s chest? You mentioned Buster had a trachea issue. There are a couple different designs out there. Thanks for sharing your apartment layout with us!
Are use the harness when we go walk but just to go downstairs know it’s just easy and he doesn’t pull on it
What a lovely life you have created and living the dream... you are a breath of fresh air... thoroughly enjoyed the tour of your sweet apartment and daily routine... thank you for sharing your life's treasures...😊
Kathy thank you so much for the kind words I do appreciate it keep on watching and if you ever have anything or see anything that you don’t like please let me know
My goodness Janice you are more French than most French people! This video put a smile on my face throughout the vid!
What Joanna I’m happy to hear that thank you so very much
how many french people do you know?
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I'm watching your videos slowly with my cat, and we finally got to see your cat (and Buster). :) Thank you for sharing your amazing life.
Well thank you for your kind words and I look forward to seeing my other video that’s coming out I haven’t had one for about five weeks and I cannot wait it will be out next Thursday a week from today
Your apt is cute and minimal! I love the touches of pink. The pets seem content there which is very important. 😀
Yes very! Thank you for your support
New subbie here Janice. Lovely to see your apartment, I think I will have to go through your videos to find out your story of being in France etc xx
Thank you
LOVE LOVE LOVE your place, looks great.. Super cute. Feels like HOME.
It does feel good to me thank you Leisa I appreciate it
Lovely to partake in the sharing of your cosy apartment, all your needs are met ,
And you enjoy your pets, so Janice joining you from Vancouver , me thinks it takes
A lot of courage to live in France , organizing your life routines and you are so
Optimistic , bravo,✍️
Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Well Mary from Canada thank you so much for the kind words and I’m not sure if courage is the right word may be hardheaded lol thank you for following me
Love your apartment and think it's very nice - your living room is the gem of the place. Those kitten pillows are so cute.
I know my daughter picked them out
Love your opening graphics. Your apartment is perfect! You're a brave lady! 😊
Thank you so very much and Hannah is always responsible for the graphics
Merci for sharing!!! I look forward to your videos on TH-cam merci Janice !!!!
Thank you Clair I appreciate your words
Love love 🥰 I would put a curtain over the kitchen cabinet w expandable rod they also make screens for when ur windows that are very temporary and expandable
Thank you darling but I like it the way it is I like the openness
Thank you so much, Janice! I really like your style of living. I have been curious about your apartment, it’s just great! Could you give an approximate cost per month, utilities and such? 👏🙂
My apartment is 1150 a month and that includes my utilities my Wi-Fi… Electricity water heater etc.
@@JaniceInFrance That sounds so reasonable! Thank you for sharing your journey, it really helps all of us who are thinking, could I or what if. I dream about a life like yours all day everyday. Some day when I don’t have to go to work anymore . Love that you have your little family with you! 👏❤️
Hello lovely lady....enjoying your videos, apartment is so cozy, it's all you need, minimalist is the way
It really is!
Very cute and thank you for the tour❣️😃💕You’re being protected against the dangers of yoga❣️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you
Hi Janice - I just found your channel & it's fabulous! Congrats on your rapid TH-cam growth!! I've been watching several of your videos and this is the first comment I've made - and I was only inspired to because you mentioned Buster's trachea issue. I've lost two dogs to the same (after many wonderful years) my Pug & Teacup Yorkie. Someone might have mentioned using a harness type of collar so nothing presses against his neck, and that tends to be more comfortable for them. I thought I'd mention it just in case. It's a terrible unfair condition, especially when they are healthy otherwise. I wish you & your fur babies much love & health - thank you for sharing your journey!
Blessings ~ Vivi Lareau
Thank you so much I do appreciate it and yes when I take Buster on a walk we use a halter
Hi Janice, that was a nice tour of your home.
Your pets are very nice and so good to keep you company whn you may feel lonely. Inspiring and a lovey person I 'll be following with pleasure. Enjoy France!❤
Oh my goodness I can’t wait for you to see my reveal in about three or four more months because I’m changing everything. I’m changing furniture. I’m changing color. I’m changing the flooring. I’m changing everything so don’t wait to come back. Keep checking back and see when I do that reveal or you can come back all the time if you want to lol.
@@JaniceInFrance You said you want to make a lo of changes inside. That means you own the apartment.
I just ran across your channel and I am hooked . you are something lady I amazed at you . Your my new hero.
Wow thank you don’t make me a hero because I don’t have a cape lol but I appreciate your kind words Cindy. Do you mind telling me Cindy how are you ran across my channel I’m just kind of curious. All this TH-cam stuff is a little new to me
@@JaniceInFranceyou just pop up on my news feed and i started watching your videos.
@@wichita603 Great great thank you
@@wichita603 Thanks I was just wondering how this happens. The magic of technology.
Very nice and neat. Next time please open the balcony doors for a look
Sure 😊
How wonderful Janice🦋💕🍷💐🌟💕🍷💐🌟You are living the dream! 🐶🐝🥂🦋💕💐🍷🤗🥰Thank you so much for the tour🤗🥰💐🦋🐝🐶
Well thank you M 21 I appreciate you join me and hopefully you were able to subscribe or at least do a thumbs up for me. Thank you so much for your comment
Thanks for the reply Janice 🤗 I am indeed subscribed and given a thumbs up to all your videos👍😊 I'm in the uk and have been to France twice, but never to Paris sadly, I hope to remedy that soon👍😊 I wondered if there were any books, films or other resources that have inspired your adventures? Have a lovely day 💐🌻 Mim 🥰🌻
@@violet_peapod21 I can’t say there are any books or any films that have inspired my adventures, but of course my most favorite favorite movie is midnight in Paris. I think the only reason that it Hass to be my favorite because I love the history along with the photos of Paris! I’ve been like this since the 80s so it was just my first time here and I just fell in love with it but I’m very much history Beth so maybe that’s it I don’t know. I just love it
Thank you Janice🤗 That is a fabulous film!🥰🤗
Thanks Janice, for the sweet tour of your adorable apartment, great light, views and three bedrooms to boot, blessings from Tennessee!
Well thank you young lady from Tennessee that was very kind. What part of Tennessee?
Hello, new subscriber here. I lived in Europe many years ago, was a military spouse then, and Paris was my favorite place. Now as a single woman I would love to be as brave as you! Your pets remind me of my loves.... I just lost both within six months of each other. Had a shih tzu same color as yours, and a grey and white kitty. I loved them so much, and I'm still grieving. Anyway, I look forward to your new adventures in Europe!
Lady Di I am so sorry about your loss. My little buster only has one eye and he was limping yesterday and I just feel so bad, and then the next day he’ll be jumping around it running etc. but I do know that it’s going to come one day. Thank you for your kind words and thank you so much for being a new subscriber. I appreciate you beyond words. Take care of yourself through this grieving time.
Where did you live in Europe?
@@JaniceInFrance hi there, you must be getting up and I'm going to bed! I lived in Aschaffenburg Germany. Europe is so beautiful, I envy you! Enjoy your coffee!
Adorable apartment. Thank you for the tour.
Patricia you’re very welcome thank you for joining me. I hope you were able to subscribe!
Thank you for the tour of your apartment, Janice! It is so cute and the scenery from your windows is awesome! I am enjoying seeing France from your videos.
Thank you beach girl. Continue to watch and I’ll show you more of Paris!
As of now your subscribers 15.6 K , that was amazing has been airing since February , most TH-camr they aired since 2016 they only got 97.1K. It means your audience really like yours even the way how you explained about how France do the sheets. And your giggle so funny
Thank you so much appreciate your kind words and I appreciate that you trusted me enough to be a subscriber. And about my numbers I’m just truly blessed absolutely blessed
Loved it all. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much
Enjoyed the tour!
Thanks Beth
Such a pretty sunshiny living room!!!
Well garden thank you so much for your kind words and I think so too
What a great place!! You are truly an inspiration! I would probably put something a little more secure on Buster with that busy road right there.
Thank you
Just L O V E L E Y!
I’m catching these videos on and off. Most enjoyable even if it is 2 years old. And Darling Buster is no longer with you! Thanks for sharing!
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Glad you like them!
Charming apartment. The rent is very reasonable for two bedrooms with the possibility of expanding into the third. I enjoy your videos and joie de vivre! I’m a retired airline employee and love to travel and have always wanted to live in Europe for awhile as a travel base. Unfortunately my husband isn’t motivated.
We have little Maltese with trach problems also and we love the PugLife harnesses. They’re so easy to put on and off, sort of like saddles.
Well I have another harness when we walk but going downstairs he’s done it So many times that she’s used to it but when we go for a walk she absolutely as the other type of harness on him.
Love the view🌿
Thanks for visiting
So relaxing and yet so engaging❤❤❤
Thank you Paula
Pretty apartment decoration. Cute dog!!
Thank you Rachel
Love it!
I enjoyed the tour of your lovely apartment and outside views the area where you and Buster take a stroll.So nice to have good light coming in from the outside from your windows. Great veiw from the living room. Most of all love your adding snap shots of your day in your life in this video!
Thank you so much Ali for your kind words and I hope you continue to follow me thank you
3 years back in the US from France and Im enjoying your channel! Ive had that llttle voice inside maybe Id return someday, but i couldnt do the feezing cold stone farmhouse again. Your apartment looks lovely and energy efficient 😂❤
Yes it is, and to think that’s what I thought I wanted when I moved here
@@JaniceInFrance wonderful decision! Still dealing with the physical aftermath of years of splitting and lugging wood for woodstoves and it was still cold, haha! Back in Florida for now and will enjoy watching your adventures ☺
@@natalia.who.what.where.when. thank you
Lovely, just lovely, dear Janice 🙂!
Katrina thank you so very much
Janice, Im obsessed! Lol. Its a dream of mine to move to Paris {or the outskits thereof} and I feel like your videos are allowing me to feel like this is a definite possibility. Please keep posting.
Of course it’s a definite possibility
What a spacious, bright, charming place with everything you and Buster and Kitty need. Do you have a useable balcony space overlooking the beautiful courtyard? I love how normal your life seems because of having your pet family with you. I'm curious about how you found the apartment if you want to include that in another Q&A video. Merci!
No Karen I’ll just tell you it’s OK. I’ve said it a few times in some of my videos I’ll just tell you again lol yes I do have a little bit of a space for my beautiful courtyard if it ever has any type of sun. Right now we are in the midst of not spring we’re still trying to get out of winter here. We had snow on Friday and it’s been cold and dreary and wet since then. In 2018 when I came to visit France because I looked at various areas that I might want to live in and that’s when I found fountainbleau I had a friend of a friend of a friend that I met and she told me to contact this woman and I came into the apartment and it wasn’t what I wanted and to be very honest things didn’t happen the way I wanted them to so I didn’t get to move and this time I just contacted her and said hey do you have that apartment still available and she said yes and so it’s perfect for me right now
@@JaniceInFrance Well, it's not glamorous or my taste in furnishings, but it's a good landing spot for you and your furry companions. And it does have good light. I look forward to seeing more of your adventures and maybe a few decor tweaks to the apartment to make it more to your taste. The main thing is you have realized your dream of living in France!
Thank you for these videos I’m really enjoying them. I was wondering what is the brand of protein powder you love so much. You look wonderful.
Orgain organic protein
@@JaniceInFrance Thank you! Have a wonderful week.
Love your videos and the apartment tour. I moved to France from the UK five years ago when I retired and it's the best decision I ever made.
A couple of points: exposed pipes are certainly not the norm in any French home built or renovated in the past several decades. My guess is that the owner upgraded the property at some point but didn't want to spend the money on sinking the pipes into the walls. I don't know anyone with exposed pipework.
The regulations for plumbing and electrics in France are among the most stringent in the world, but exposed pipes are really a cosmetic issue and I doubt that the regs cover this.
On electricity, the issue is voltage, not wattage. Europe operates on 230 volts against 120 in the US. If you plug a US food processor into a French socket, it could well explode. Electronic gizmos like computers and phone chargers usually work on either voltage. The label will state this.
Welcome to France, Janice. You're making the most of an amazing adventure.
Well personally, I can’t wait for you to see my other update on my apartment because I think I have changed it twice since that video and the latest is the most awesome that I’ve done. I love the exposed pipes and you’re probably right they didn’t want to take the time or money, but since this is a rental property, they probably don’t care lol this building was built in 1952 so it’s as old as I am
Kudos to your bravery in moving to France but I don't think I could give up everything. Thanks for the tour. I'm so spoiled (in a good way) and love my stuff. Maybe I should just have 2 homes??? Great idea about the note on the door. I'm constantly driving a mile down the road only to remember that' I've forgotten something...sigh. Curious about a price range for rent in your city.
Buster needs a halter. I changed to halter for Ruby and it made a huge difference.
Thank you for your kind words. I really do appreciate it and not everybody should make a move to France. This is one of the things that I’ve said all along not everyone should move not everyone should make the Leap, but what I tried to talk to people about is if you need or if you have a desire to change let’s do it let’s don’t wait.
Bonjour Janice! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us your sweet sweet home.
I really appreciate the way you think about life - simple, clean, organized ... is really inspiring ... and it feels good when we found someone with this clairvoyance ... love it!!!
Your home is so so adorable normal, so cosy, with so much charisma, I really really love it.
Janice, have a wonderful rest of the week, lot of joy and happiness!!!! Until your next video! Big hug!!! 💙💛
Sorry for my english, it is not so good as I would like it was! 😊
Do not apologize for your English Maria because I have to admit my French sucks lol thank you for your kind words and I hope to hear from you again
Janice; I so looove your channel and everything you share !!!!
Thank you so much!
A pink or magenta orchid would look pretty on your coffee table❣️😃💕
A pink one I love pink good idea Katie thank you
Thank you for the tour! So interesting to see how you live. I have never been to France. I have a silly question. Do they have big hobby and hardware stores there like Hobby Lobby and Lowe’s…I’m assuming so…
No they do not Amy. I did hear that there’s a Costco in Paris or outside of Paris but I don’t believe it would be anything that it would be worth me taking a long trip to go see but I may do it when they just for the fun of it
Hi Janice. Your apartment is darling! It looks like you have everything one could need. I had to snicker when you were filming outside outside and shared Buster’s potty spot then commented that we didn’t need to see that😂. Too cute!
Thank you again for the video
You’re very welcome Kristy and thank you for following me
Thank you, Janice, for the tour. I like it very much. I've always questioned the absence of a second sheet, though. Re: doggy waste. I was glad to hear there's a fine. There should be as it's a courtesy for walkers! I'd heard many times there's no fine in the city of Paris. I've yet to go there so I haven't seen for myself if this is true or not. I've a question about your books. Did you bring any with you to France? I recall you mentioned there's a library nearby with books in English. Anyway, a grateful Thank You for giving us a tour! God bless!
Thank you Teresa for following me and for the kind words. I have not found the library yet and I did not bring many books with me. I mostly brought the essentials my clothes and shoes and things for the dog and the cat. As far as doggy waste I have never seen any on the streets of Paris since I’ve been here now I’ve only been here eight weeks I’ve not been on every street in Paris but I have not seen any.. I’m sure I will before it’s over with but I have not seen any in here in Fontainbleau only a little bit. I really stay busy with making videos and working on Scripps and trying to figure out what is the next thing to do and then I’ll take a couple of days just for me so I don’t really read as much as I would like to though
Love love your apartment!!!
Thank you Clara
Janice, I just think you are adorable. Thank you for the tour of your apartment. I can't wait to decorate my apartment in Paris. There is so much one can do to make it a home. I'd really like to talk to you about monthly expenses. You have a lot space. I'm wondering what I can afford, given I am on a limited budget. Retirement. Hopefully, we can talk. Kudos to you girl. End of April, I will be in Paris. Hope we can meet up sometime, share a drink and conversation!
You can always call me on messenger
Thanks for the tour. Cute place! If it was mine I would fill it with old things.
Well yes I would do a lot of different things but since I’m just renting and I’m not sure how long I’m going to be staying here I don’t want to get too much. But if it were mine I would do it and country French
Just so lovely.
Thank you I appreciate it Jenny
I’m loving these videos….it’s really like you are talking to me ! It’s a very nice apartment, I’m thinking of doing the same …just not sure where x
Well it doesn’t matter Elizabeth where it is it matters that you do it whenever it’s your time to do what you need to do. And that’s what I did I just waited till it was my time to make my decision to go do what I need to do. I’m glad that you love my videos and my whole point is to make it seem like I’m talking just to you. It was a very nice compliment and you made my day thank you
@@JaniceInFrance Awww Thankyou so much..you are a breath of fresh air in all these times of trouble x
So interesting to see how and where you live. Love your animals.
Thank you Adele so do ILOL
I'm having so much fun following your France adventure!!! Your apartment is so cute and fun. I had to google the induction oven and it looks like the "in" thing to have. I'm expecting another grandbaby in a couple of weeks so will get to live through you. Looking forward to spring in France through you!!
Well thank you and oh my goodness congratulations one more time. It looks like you’re enjoying retirement as much as I am.
Thank you Janice
Like the music.
Thanks to Hannah she’s my creative person behind the scenes
love it all.
Thank you Mary
You can buy flat sheets (drap plat) but admittedly not as commonplace as fitted (drap housse). I use a flat sheet under my duvet, really convenient for temperature control during the night, and you don't need to wash the duvet cover as frequently. A fitted sheet should fit snugly round the corners of the mattress (reason why they're elasticated) so not sure why yours is hanging down. I find bed linen quite expensive compared to the UK but I admit I'm not fussed about thread counts or even 100% cotton, so budget linen in IKEA or hypermarkets like ELeclerc, Carrefour etc suit me fine, even GiFi or Primark.
Well I’m not quite too fussy either because when I wash it I put it in you know the softener but this is what came with my apartment and this is what I’m keeping for the time being. What I find very confusing or the square pillows lol
@@JaniceInFrance Yes! They are far too deep, you end up with your head on the bottom 30cm & the rest is wasted. You can find rectangular 50x70cm pillows & pillowcases but again, not so commonplace.
@@pathallam986 Thank you
Love your shorter hair. It looks great on you!
Thank you joyfully. It certainly easier to keep
I love 🩷 pink too!
I do too, but I’m getting ready to change up my whole apartment and it’s going to be in different shades of blue except for one room I’m gonna have green
Nice tour! I noticed you have a dial microwave. I haven't seen one of those in years.
No me either but I tend to enjoy it better because I don’t have to worry about pushing buttons lol
Love your apartment - perfect for you!
Thank you Lynn
Good for you to do this!
I agree with you that we should embrace who we are. At the same time, it’s wonderful to immerse ourselves in the culture we’re living in. If one lives in a country long enough, we take on its culture. The longer you live in France, you will become more French.
So as a beginning and Just a recommendation, Before IKEA, check out the flea markets for whatever you need. They are extraordinary. Go very early in the morning before the tourists or better yet, at the end of the day when you can negotiate. You will eventually remove “IKEA” from your vocabulary.
One difference between the French and Americans is that Americans think “practical” and the French think “beautiful” for every aspect of life. It’s subtle yet noticeable.
Also, as you speak more French, you will begin to feel more at home in France. The French appreciate the effort and will help you.
Bonne chance with your adventure!
Thank you so much I love your kind words
Thanks Janice ❤
You are so welcome
Please show next time the balcony area since the views look stunning
Omgosh Janice ai been waiting for this video. I love your living room. Let us know when you start hosting 😀 I might dare to get on that plane and go to France for a visit. I don't like long trips 😕. Hugs from NYC
Mari you are so sweet! Thank you for following me and I’m glad you’d like the video
Those balcony doors make all the difference and you still have so much sitting and even a guest bedroom. The kitchen is charming because even though is small it has got clean backsplash. Lovely place are you going to stay there for many years? I like the flower on the coffee table and I like how you have your pets with you. Yes I adore your hair cut.
Thank you for adoring my haircut, I do too but it’s really an issue with me my hair has always been an issue with me I don’t seem to do a very good job of it. I do like my kitchen too even though it’s very small. I plan on staying here for the rest of my life if I can. I go back to the states to get my visa renewed in October so we’ll see what happens then
@@JaniceInFrance Hi Janice thanks for replying. I am very happy how you have found your place forever. In France as far as I know they have very good hairdressers so I don't think you will find problem staying beautiful because all you need is a perfect hair cut which I believe they are masters in. Love your videos and I liked you from the moment I saw you. I will keep watching your videos on daily basis. Kind Regards from me and beautiful Sydney Australia🇦🇺♥️🌊🌞
@@vessyioannou259 Thank you so much I do appreciate your kind words and I do appreciate you following me
Loved the apartment tour! I am new to your channel so trying to work through in order x
Well, thank you so much for joining me and thank you for the kind words. Please please please don’t forget to subscribe and if you don’t know how I just had a video last week well probably yesterday I think it was Sunday, and at the very end of it, it shows you how to subscribe if you don’t know how thank you sunshine.
@@JaniceInFrance thank you Janice, I have subscribed!
Very lovely apartment. Where do you keep the litter box?
Utility room and during the day out on the patio!
I’ve always wondered what it would be like to live in a foreign country. Love watching. Darling apartment.
Thank you