Episode 6 - Adapting to life in France | Living in France

Talking about how we have adapted to French culture; lifestyle and learning the language #renovation #frenchfarmhouse #diy #restoration #france #frenchlife #retireearly #lifeinfrance #dreamlife #subscribe
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[@offranceandengland-willwes2420]

We all deserve a 2 hour lunch lol.. you two too xxx

[@OurFrenchLives]

I can’t wait for these 2 hour lunches to start happening for us! Haha! 😊

[@jeromegastan2887]

It’s so interesting to hear your views on French culture. I am French but I moved to London over 10 years ago, and I have the complete opposite culture shocks living in the UK.

[@OurFrenchLives]

We were so used to living a busy life in the U.K….coming here to a more laid back lifestyle is great, we love it. Just took a bit of getting used to. As it must have been for you moving to busy London.

[@jeromegastan2887]

Yes for sure, especially as I’m originally from a small village in northern France. Moving to London was a real shock. I do miss having a two hour lunch though :)

[@didierjacob250]

@@OurFrenchLives Les principaux magasins d' alimentation, ne ferment pas le midi, comme les grands magasins de bricolages, et le dimanche aussi . la législation du travail protège les travailleurs, horaires, repas, pause, et puis, la convivialité est bénéfique, et les anglais sont toujours stressés. Savoir vivre, détendu. Pour finir, les anglais ont tendance à rester entre eux, sans désir d' échanger avec les locaux, dommage. l' accent, gros problème, alors , écoutez la radio Française, la télévision, informations, chansons, à part google, ils font maintenant de bon traducteurs et pour l' écriture, la prononciation. le Gouvernement peux offrir gratuitement, jusqu'à 600h de cours de Français...COURAGE, les belles !!

[@HomesteadInFrance]

just came across your channel, your information is spot on, we experience it the same way (we're from the Netherlands), but we don't mind the 2 hour lunch 😀

[@OurFrenchLives]

Aw thank you for your comment! I don’t think we will mind the 2 hour lunch when we have less to do! 🤣🤣 What region do you live in?

[@S.L.S-407]

I have always believed that when in Rome do as the Romans do. How can anyone move to a different country and NOT learn the language ? That's nuts and I think it is insulting to the people of that country. Well that's just my opinion. Very informative video. Be well, be safe. : )

[@OurFrenchLives]

Absolutely agree! 👍

[@LouiseGardham]

Well done on everything guys. Really enjoy following your journey and insights. You’re both very watchable! Potentially another future income stream!

[@OurFrenchLives]

Aw thank you Louise! How lovely of you to say!! Hope you’re well 😃

[@LorrieMello]

I live in Massachusetts I would love to live at a much slower pace. Also, bakeries and bread are important 🤤❤️ thanks for another video and stay well.

[@OurFrenchLives]

Thank you for subscribing Lorrie; we hope you liked both of tonight’s vlogs ❤️

[@TrevorHorn-k4q]

Great informative episode again, well done keep up the good work, looking forward to more videos , I printed a glossary of french building terms when i started my renovation and still keep it in the glovebox of the van

[@OurFrenchLives]

Thank you very much Trevor! Part 2 of adapting to life in France coming up on Tuesday! 😊

[@annettesharrock1236]

The pace of life is soo very different to England a lot slower ,and getting use to the shops opening times lol. Its nice if you can speak abit of French even though it might not be very fluent to start with. The more you mingle the better it gets. Loved watching

[@OurFrenchLives]

Thank you very much! ❤️

[@Hiris-hu5pc]

My three sisters all do Duolingo French lessons in Canada. Now I just need to convince them to travel to France!

[@OurFrenchLives]

It definitely is a country you need to experience! 😊

[@miket7226]

Girls, I am an American and have been here for the last two months. I am in love with the idea of the two hour lunches and the three hour dinners, but its hard to deal with when you weren't brought up this way. They dont know any different. I have to plan out my entire day around food. And lets not forgot their holidays.

[@bertranddelclaux516]

We went to your property on our motorbikes one year ago…very charming place and welcoming !! Merci encore !

[@OurFrenchLives]

Thank you very much for your lovely comment Bertrand! We hope you guys are all well! 😃

[@artnodulot1525]

welcome :o)

[@OurFrenchLives]

Thank you!

[@tontonalphonse]

Etrange humour britannique... Pour info, en France, les magasins de bricolage ouvrent à 7h00 du matin et ferment à 7h00 du soir avec une heure de pose. Donc 11 heures d'ouverture par jour. et sans 1 heure de pose à 17h00 comme en Angleterre.

[@philippedombinou8589]

Bien souvent sans pause d'ailleurs...

[@josephkolmansky8965]

You may not take a two-hour lunch break but you don't seem to have given up the old tea break, do you? 😁

[@OurFrenchLives]

There is always time for a tea break!! 😊

[@kerouac2]

Two hour lunches in Paris last about 40 minutes. Nothing shuts.

[@OurFrenchLives]

That’s great!

[@didzz4275]

Sunday is God's day and it's related to Catholic religion since several hundred years...People (most of) don't work on sunday and enjoy life and being together.