France: Two Years in France! Our thoughts so far!

[@Lea-rb9nc]

17 years and counting... it doesn't get any better than this. I found my dreamy little village in the Aude.

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

Ahh not too far down the road. Now that’s a fantastic region. We love the vineyards of the Languedoc. It’s France’s biggest vineyard! Not to mention the cassoulets and Carcassonne - you are lucky to have all that on your doorstep :)

[@HomesteadInFrance]

Nice to hear your reflections of your life. That's a lovely landscape and scenery. We now live here in France for almost one year and we absolutely love the French country side. Cheers, Kim & Angelo

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

Hi Kim and Angelo, thank you, life just gets better to be honest, we watch your lovely channel, it’s always nicely filmed and edited! Best wishes, Richard and Maria

[@LivinCindysLife]

Oh, those river sunsets! Such a wonderful way to finish the day. I'll bet you have fantastic star-gazing there in the Lot Valley, as well.

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

Actually yes amazing... I have stills but no video, something I might try to film!

[@Escapetofrance-Charente]

Lovely video. Lisa had the same thoughts about moving from the coast to being land locked in France. She’s over it now though and loves the countryside in France. Can’t wait for your next video 👍🇫🇷

[@MariaHall-s8h]

I can see that. Lisa always has the biggest loveliest smile on her face. Flipping greedy having two horses though 😀. Not envious at all!! Have a great week guys and hopefully we can visit you soon. Eagerly awaiting your next video too xx

[@Escapetofrance-Charente]

@ awww what a lovely thing to say Maria, yeah it’ll be great to meet up. It’ll be loads of fun. It was Lisas smile that got me all hot under the collar when we first met Next video out tonight xx

[@MariaHall-s8h]

Get the wood chopped @richard. We are staying in tonight. Haha. Looking forward to it. 🎉

[@sarahcollingwood576]

Watched this for the first time ,love it ,we have a house in Brittany hopefully will move there one day . Can't wait to watch the next one..

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

Thank you so much… we adore Brittany - actually we nearly bought there first off!! If you spin back to episode one in the playlist, you’ll find our story moving from Jersey :)

[@rachel-b8d]

Beautiful countryside and gorgeous sunset. Thank you! (…. and looking forward to cooking that curry!)

[@MariaHall-s8h]

It was delicious - you should definitely try it. I was grateful for a night off cooking as well 😂

[@Anyone4music]

Great video, the evening birdsong was wonderful.

[@candaceclark4427]

Totally agree on the countryside - you are also describing the northeast corner of the Dordogne where we are located. Every trip to the supermarché is a treat with the emerald green rolling hills, farms, cattle, sheep and ducks. We love the beauty and tranquility (from the States 3 years ago). Our water fix is a smallish pond that borders our property. All the best to you.

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

@@candaceclark4427 beautiful and so well described! What a land we live in!! Thank you :)

[@warbabe81]

That was lovely to watch, great that you showed something of our village, we’re so often overlooked. It is sad the theatre bar and restaurant closed, we waited so long for someone to do something with it.

[@MariaHall-s8h]

We had the best night there. Such talent. It is such a shame. 😢

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

Thank you so much, yes..it is the best of natures music!

[@brianbarcroft9167]

Been in France for 23 years now. Still love it but the excitement and novelty of the first couple of years were magical.

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

Thank you, it’s so good to know you still love this country after 23 years! Hopefully we will be able to post a new video on our 23rd year! Watch this space 😊

[@brianbarcroft9167]

@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance J'attendrai avec impatience😁

[@aurevoirpet-ourfrenchlife6772]

Brilliant! What a shame the Cabaret Bar is closed now. Looked great fun 😂

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

@@aurevoirpet-ourfrenchlife6772 it’s a real shame, we only found out because we wanted to rebook it!

[@Tretz624]

We have Egrets around our cattle in Texas, too. Are you going to haul your boat out for the winter?

[@MariaHall-s8h]

Hi to you in Texas. It should be out by now but the weather has been so lovely. We may do one last Friday market and then it will come out. It certainly needs a clean 😂.

[@LoloDuSoubestre]

Thanks very much for sharing your views. I was wondering about your interactions with the locals. Has your French improved a little, for instance? All the best.

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

@@LoloDuSoubestre yes as time goes on it does get much easier. My teacher will be cross with me for saying this, but I tend to not worry about the grammar too much, otherwise I do get a little stuck! Listening to French radio really helps! Rich

[@georgeszurbach444]

And thats only one department still.over 90 to discover with equal beauty .

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

That’s going to need a lot of filming! Where do I start! 😂

[@astree214]

@@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance France being an "hexagon", just start by the 6 angles, and do not forget the middle, for example : Provence, Savoie, Alsace, Picardie, Bretagne, Gascogne, Limousin :-)

[@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance]

Ermm! This could take a while … will just finish our lot first! Thank you! ☺️

[@astree214]

@@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance Yes, already a lot to discover in the Lot 😀 Maybe push a bit north to south Corrèze, to see how different it is (it's where I leave) 🤩

[@OptLab]

@@Maria_and_Rich_Newlifeinfrance If you want to discover France, I advice you to buy Michelin road maps, or gps guided Michel routes any time you move around (and have some spare time). Make sure to follow scenic roads. Scenic roads are displayed with green markings. You will find beautiful views, even in your area. There are top 20, top 50 spots to visit in France. The closest from you are Carcassone castle, La dune du Pilat, en Gironde, gorges de l’Auvézère, Châteaux de la Loire. Viaduc de Millau, La forêt de la Coubre en Charente-Maritime. Toulouse, Parc du Puy du fou, or Biarritz to name a few.