Thank you. I loved this video! As a Francophile who pictures himself someday living in Paris it was so refreshing to hear the real and the ideal put so plainly. Also your hopeful ending still gives me the belief that somehow it may happen. Living in New York I'm used to bustling crowds but the nuances of making French friends and navigating the complication of paperwork give one pause to ponder. I look forward to discovering more of your videos.
Amazing, informative, and beautiful video. Thanks for posting. People underestimate the difficulty of moving to and adapting well to another culture and way of life. French is a very difficult language to learn to speak and pronounce well. The French tend not to accept those who don't speak fluent French. You must also remember everyone's name at business meetings and social gatherings or you are not seen as polite. To get a job in France, you must speak fluent French at the B3 level. The housing is not always elder friendly. There is no AC in many places in France. There is often not enough heat in winter. Water shortages are common. France is struggling with its retirement system and how to provide homes for the elderly. Families are encouraged to take care of their elders. The French bureaucracy is tedious, difficult, and slower than in America. The financial system is antiquated. Bank fees are really high. Many places do not take credit cards, so it is necessary to carry lots of cash. It is difficult to get packages as you must go to another location and pay a fee to pick up. Amazon does not deliver to your door. The hours of stores and restaurants in France are different. Cobblestone streets and many steep stairs are a challenge and danger for older people. America is more elder friendly. America is the most gorgeous country in the world. Everything is so convenient. You can get anything you want at virtually anytime. Utilities are reliable. It is easy to get anywhere. Traffic is insane in France as cars do not always look out for pedestrians or other drivers. Like most people, my husband and I travel a lot, and have been to France. However, I would miss America after awhile. American citizenship is prized throughout the world. I would never give that up. There is some anti-Americanism in Like people in Scandinavian countries, the French can be cold, aloof, dismissive, and not very talkative and friendly; so that is a challenge. Due to millions of tourists visiting their countries, many Europeans have grown hostile to tourist overcrowding. There is tremendous wealth in France and other Europe countries that are ruled by old-line, monied aristocracies and monarchies. However, French people do not necessarily value people for the number of degrees, what kind of jobs they have, or how much money they have. French value everyone, as individuals. Americans need to be aware of that.
Are you from both Washington and California? So am I! I’m here as an au pair in Paris, thank you for this video, it’s really nice to here similar stories as I get used to living here
I'm not sure where in the states you came from but I am paying $1600 for a small 1 bdrm with a tiny patio sans culture and a view to a parking lot hahah. So paying that in one of the most cultured cities of the world with access to all of Europe right now does not seem like a lot. Your vids are very informative.
Is it possible to acquire knowledge about economics, international politics and geography entirely in English in France libraries, or is it necessary to know Franch for this knowledge?
'Making Friends' .....yup, with native French, it is a tough one, and you will probably take a few years before you can establish a circle of French friends as your language develops (usually with those French who have travelled and lived abroad and who are multi-lingual). One friend told me once that in most Anglephone countries, we go out to socialise, in France, they go out already socialised.
@@Hepad_ I am on what the French say and think. That you are ignorant about the French has nothing to do with me. France is arguably the most ethnically diverse country in Europe, or Russia. French is a nationality and native French only means someone from France.
@@Hepad_ Well I am French too and you don't get to speak in our name. The only French people rejecting this assertion are either the uneducated ones or the racists who claim that a native French is someone White. They are usually both. Native French isn't even a term which exists in the French language and clearly you don't know the history of your own country if you're really from France. Or perhaps you don't know what an ethnicity is?
Bureaucracy is a pain to foreigners everywhere. Nothing to do with French bureaucracy in particular. And in terms of bank accounts the American administration makes it even more difficult for American citizens.
The avarage price of a 1 bedroom in Paris, 35 sqm, is 1050 euros not 1600 euros. 1600 euros is for a 2 bedroom and above. Of course if you decided to live by the Eiffel Tower with a view prices may go up. Real Estate agencies specialised in foreigners are real scamers. Everything is overpriced.
you could be a writer! i love the way you speak, your descriptions are so colorful :)
I agree. You’re so eloquent
Love you eloquence. You also are naturally warm. 😊
Thank you. I loved this video! As a Francophile who pictures himself someday living in Paris it was so refreshing to hear the real and the ideal put so plainly. Also your hopeful ending still gives me the belief that somehow it may happen. Living in New York I'm used to bustling crowds but the nuances of making French friends and navigating the complication of paperwork give one pause to ponder. I look forward to discovering more of your videos.
Really really beautiful video! Great job girl! Very poetically and eloquently spoken!
Thanks, this is great. I'm moving to Paris in two months and I can't wait
Amazing, informative, and beautiful video. Thanks for posting. People underestimate the difficulty of moving to and adapting well to another culture and way of life. French is a very difficult language to learn to speak and pronounce well. The French tend not to accept those who don't speak fluent French. You must also remember everyone's name at business meetings and social gatherings or you are not seen as polite. To get a job in France, you must speak fluent French at the B3 level. The housing is not always elder friendly. There is no AC in many places in France. There is often not enough heat in winter. Water shortages are common. France is struggling with its retirement system and how to provide homes for the elderly. Families are encouraged to take care of their elders. The French bureaucracy is tedious, difficult, and slower than in America. The financial system is antiquated. Bank fees are really high. Many places do not take credit cards, so it is necessary to carry lots of cash. It is difficult to get packages as you must go to another location and pay a fee to pick up. Amazon does not deliver to your door. The hours of stores and restaurants in France are different. Cobblestone streets and many steep stairs are a challenge and danger for older people. America is more elder friendly. America is the most gorgeous country in the world. Everything is so convenient. You can get anything you want at virtually anytime. Utilities are reliable. It is easy to get anywhere. Traffic is insane in France as cars do not always look out for pedestrians or other drivers. Like most people, my husband and I travel a lot, and have been to France. However, I would miss America after awhile. American citizenship is prized throughout the world. I would never give that up. There is some anti-Americanism in Like people in Scandinavian countries, the French can be cold, aloof, dismissive, and not very talkative and friendly; so that is a challenge. Due to millions of tourists visiting their countries, many Europeans have grown hostile to tourist overcrowding. There is tremendous wealth in France and other Europe countries that are ruled by old-line, monied aristocracies and monarchies. However, French people do not necessarily value people for the number of degrees, what kind of jobs they have, or how much money they have. French value everyone, as individuals. Americans need to be aware of that.
Thanks for sharing tips from.ur own experiences..
Are you from both Washington and California? So am I! I’m here as an au pair in Paris, thank you for this video, it’s really nice to here similar stories as I get used to living here
I'm not sure where in the states you came from but I am paying $1600 for a small 1 bdrm with a tiny patio sans culture and a view to a parking lot hahah. So paying that in one of the most cultured cities of the world with access to all of Europe right now does not seem like a lot. Your vids are very informative.
Are the tourists attractions open in August?
@@voncilledemesa2075 Yes
What University in Paris did you attend?
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Thanks for the tips! I’d love to move from the US to Villefranche 🙏🏽
Villefranche is beautiful! You’d love it 😍
Which Villefranche and why?
Sounds very similar but better than NewYork honestly
Yea the bad parts are similar and the good parts are much better
Is it possible to acquire knowledge about economics, international politics and geography entirely in English in France libraries, or is it necessary to know Franch for this knowledge?
'Making Friends' .....yup, with native French, it is a tough one, and you will probably take a few years before you can establish a circle of French friends as your language develops (usually with those French who have travelled and lived abroad and who are multi-lingual). One friend told me once that in most Anglephone countries, we go out to socialise, in France, they go out already socialised.
There is no such thing as a native French so yes very complicated to build friendship with people for which you don't even know the basics.
@@puccaland of course native French people exist. What are you on about ?
@@Hepad_ I am on what the French say and think. That you are ignorant about the French has nothing to do with me. France is arguably the most ethnically diverse country in Europe, or Russia. French is a nationality and native French only means someone from France.
@@puccaland I'm French and I can assure you that most French people reject this assertion.
@@Hepad_ Well I am French too and you don't get to speak in our name. The only French people rejecting this assertion are either the uneducated ones or the racists who claim that a native French is someone White. They are usually both. Native French isn't even a term which exists in the French language and clearly you don't know the history of your own country if you're really from France. Or perhaps you don't know what an ethnicity is?
Hey Tiana! I'm an Expat of 30 yrs from NY living in the Paris region! I would love to meet up with you and swap stories! 🤗☺
I would love that! Send me an email ☺️ wheretianatravels@gmail.com
is 700 Euro fair salary for Au Pair in marseille?
@@malonehn3224 Definitely! The typical aupair salary is €90-120 per week, so €700 is way more than the average!
@@WhereTianaTravels what i mean is 700 Euro for a month for a live-in nanny?
@@malonehn3224 for a live-in nanny, no, absolutely not enough!
Bureaucracy is a pain to foreigners everywhere. Nothing to do with French bureaucracy in particular. And in terms of bank accounts the American administration makes it even more difficult for American citizens.
excellent video
The avarage price of a 1 bedroom in Paris, 35 sqm, is 1050 euros not 1600 euros. 1600 euros is for a 2 bedroom and above. Of course if you decided to live by the Eiffel Tower with a view prices may go up. Real Estate agencies specialised in foreigners are real scamers. Everything is overpriced.
Idk. I've been in Paris for years and I find them to be incredibly unfashionable. See plenty of French wearing yoga pants and sone even in PJs.
They just been to their yoga lessons.
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Let's be serious : beautiful parisian mess or not, you would give everythin' you got to definitely go back to Nice, right ?
Haha i’m thinking about it, i can’t lie 🙃