A week in my slow life in the French countryside

[@stanban08]

I am Indian living in Kolkata. This is a wonderful video. I had a chance to stay 3 nights in French countryside in 1990. Countryside is that place, where people come leaving behind the hustle bustle, nightlife, parties and shopping of cities to enjoy the slow life amidst natural beauty! It gives enormous peace and freedom in life. Maybe the life you've always wanted is burried under everything you own. My 3 nights sleep in the French countryside was indescribable. I thank you very much for posting this video.

[@PRASAD-wj9xw]

Excellent 👌 I am also a Nature lover

[@stanban08]

@@PascalDupont-ft7hd After 34 years my life in Kolkata is more meaningful as at present I am a writer instead of engineer. Many thanks for your communication. Stay blessed.

[@SeaTurtle515]

Lovely video. Totally agree with you about what a slow life is. It can be a full life, but the pace is the pace we choose, especially the pace within ourselves. The things we do in the slow life are intentional and mindful and very, very satisfying. 🌿

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes definitely!

[@marshagaravaglia8149]

I loved this video❤

[@J_acke]

Beautifully said!

[@lm2800]

Sounds perfect!

[@mashkoorkhanmashkoorkhan7643]

I wish for such a peaceful life ❤

[@lee-annross3358]

Hard work and perseverance are all part of getting the life we want for our family. You are nailing it.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@scpmdt]

@lee-annross3358: Absolutely! It’s those that think the world owes them & for things to fall on their laps that are totally delusional. Work hard & you reap the benefits. It’s so satisfying,

[@joanrojas9084]

The best life is doing what you want, where you want to do it, with the people you want around you. You’re living the dream. Thank you for the reminder and the inspiration.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for being here! So excited to be meeting you here soon!

[@joanrojas9084]

@@FrenchCountryLife❤

[@theresechenoweth2321]

Here in Australia it is Autumn now. Spring is my favourite time in my garden and you are lucky to be enjoying that wonderful season. Also, I noted one of your comments that we shouldn’t keep things for “special occasions”, but use them. I’m 73 and my husband is 83, so I swapped our every day dinnerware and cutlery for the beautiful Villeroy and Boch plates and the cutlery that my late parents brought back for me from Germany years ago. Every day and every meal are special occasions! Thanks for reminding me of that.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I am so happy to hear this! Thank you for sharing that with me 🙏❤️

[@maheshphadnis4505]

Hi, Thanks for sharing such a beautiful video of the French countryside. I am from Mumbai India. One thing I was wondering while watching this video, it is difficult for me, to live in such a calm and peaceful environment. Because our whole life we have lived in a crowd. You are lucky 👏🤝

[@stevengilleyOU812]

Here is how small of a world we live in. I have the exact same cutting board you have! Here’s how large of a world we have. I can’t walk from my house to yours. Loved this episode. It felt of spring. Renew the van, renew the table, renew the garden and our faith in a simpler life. The shot of you with the table showing the seed starter kits from the beginning of the episode was a great tie in. Not sure if it was intentional, but if so, very creative storytelling!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you so much!

[@judymooney]

My back is tired today from much less gardening than you did. You are making your garden beautiful. I think I was born into a different culture, I would be working beside you. Love your videos.

[@cathtube59]

Oh, my goodness Marloes! The Burgundy countryside is so lovely and your cinematography skills showcase it so well. I really enjoy these “ day-in-the-life” videos. It is fun to watch you cook (that carrot cake looks incredible!) and do projects around your farmhouse and explore the area around it. I also love how Tigrette keeps you company. Such a sweet kitty! Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us! ❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you! Tigrette is the sweetest companion 🐈

[@J_acke]

Loved her sunbathing 😂

[@mollydumas759]

Your vidéos are so relaxing Marloes❤Brings me joy to watch🎉

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Happy to hear this! Thanks for being here ❤️

[@mollydumas759]

You're welcome❤

[@davideborgna4918]

Bellissimo, la primavera, fantastica👍👋

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@rickypermanadjaja6328]

So quiet and feel peacefull, that the way Iike it ...

[@AgnieszkaOlbrycht]

Just beautiful !!! ❤🥰

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@josettedarphin1882]

Merci pour cette vidéo après nettoyage et rénovation la table est très belle abientôt

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci!

[@baijumathew5826]

Bringing peace and hapiness in to my heart ❤️ Thank you

[@cherrylwegner6292]

Seeing you transplant wildflowers reminds me of our family story where in the 1890's Uncle George and Aunt Clara built a new brick house . He was working away from home for weeks on end and so Aunt Clara neatened up around the foundation and gathered up a whole lot of this lovely plant she had seen near the woods and promptly replanted it all along the outside of the house . When Uncle George got home he found Aunt Clara bedridden , being tended by her sisters . Those lovely plants turned out to be Poison Ivy and she was covered head to toe in the rash it causes . In those days it was very serious . Poor uncle George now had to get rid of it and ended up with the blistering rash too ! We were taught very early on what it looked like and we steered clear of it !! Life lessons.......I can almost smell those lilacs mmmm...you are so kind to help the neighbors , kindness is what ties us together ,,,we need more kindness !! cheers Cherryl from Canada

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Oh boy! I always check with my plant app to see if it’s poisonous when I don’t have gloves with me and also if it is safe to pick without hurting the plant and it’s ability to recover and grow back. But in those days they didn’t have that info so easily available! Fortunately we don’t have poison ivy here in Europe but there are still plants you’d better leave alone.

[@cherrylwegner6292]

@@FrenchCountryLife I like how you keep things natural and calm,,,,inside the farmhouse and out,,,,, thanks for a day in France ,,,,simply wonderful !!! cheers Cherryl from Canada

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

You absolutely do live in paradise Marloes, much of it from your making. Every picture you show us could be a painting. I love the way you confidently and lovingly do things around the home. I am now 71 and unable to walk or do much else, but watching your peaceful fulfilling life does give me joy and I almost feel like I’m there too. When my son asks what I did today I tell him I’ve been in France traveling around Burgundy today. And it was glorious. I’m telling you this not for pity but I think you should know how much you are appreciated. ❤❤❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

@@kathyeyesopen4078I am so happy to hear my videos bring you joy! ❤ take care!

[@muhibbuddinmuhammad7102]

Bonjour. Merci beaucoup.

[@melissaeden1219]

What beautiful walk that was! I'm so glad you took it and shared it. Thank you.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@beckid5107]

Beautiful vlog. Thank you for sharing!💕

[@stream.60]

WOW What a lush green countryside for only being April!! ❤ This was a most enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing your home, recipe and gardening tips. The area where you live is so beautiful. Cheers from Canada .❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@theresearchentertainmentch5215]

I am living in Cambodia. Throught your beautiful vdo, I can see the villager life. Thank you

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@MarySchlotter]

Thank you so much. This was lovely. Your walk back home was so peaceful and a part of a slow life. You could have picked an entire bouquet of flowers along the side of the road. Your table came out great! Your lovely garden was a lot of work but it will be so pretty. In the fall maybe take the seed heads off of the flowers you see on your walks and sprinkle them in the garden. It was so kind of you to bring your neighbors the delicious lunch. What a difference this simple act of kindness will make in their lives. Thank you for sharing the beauty of the French countryside in spring. 🌿🌷I think I shall watch it again!

[@ssmahal8235]

Soo beautiful French villages❤️

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Lovely video ! So beautiful, the early spring in Burgundy ! Thank you Marloes ! 💕🌷🙏🇳🇱

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@lindaweigel8572]

Watching you work on that garden area, clearing and replanting reminds me that I need to get out and do the same. We are a bit behind in springtime blooms as we are still consistently experiencing low temperatures so watching your lovely plants I feel joy thinking we are not too far behind.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yay!

[@hareshdaryanani5726]

Hard working young Lady ❤- you are an inspiration for us all - blue jeans and Onitsuka Tiger shoes - love the combo 😊

[@bernardeteperes8604]

Adorei o vídeo. Também vivo no campo. Beijos de Portugal ❤

[@davidmiller-br4bu]

Great idea to use wild flowers.. jasmine is one of my favourites..thanks for another slow and chilled video 😊

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@hanneliewiese3477]

What a beautiful place you live in ! I love your videos .... I love your life !!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@irissaunders4421]

My heart is with you as you go about your day and your walks. It is spring where i live , however the snow is still melting. We are at least a month away from Lilacs and spring blooms. Oh to be in France in the spring. I love your cook book !!! It has been fun trying out new recipes. Thank you so much for sharing your week and reminding us of the beauty in the simple acts of daily life. ❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure! So happy to hear my videos and book bring you joy!

[@rsause]

Many beautiful shots of the countryside and the carrot cake up close made me want to dive in :)

[@FrenchCountryLife]

It is sooooo good! If you get a chance, try the recipe! It’s a healthier version than a classic carrot cake so just a bit of maple syrup and no sugar.

[@DennisReed-r9w]

I love your videos, they inspire me to do more in my garden.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Happy to hear this! When I feel unmotivated I watch one of my favorite KZbinrs do homemaking and I feel inspired to get the things done in my own house and garden! 😂

[@boufenghourabdelkader8976]

I love the life in this place ❤

[@respawnicon]

I just clicked to make sure you still have the kitty. ❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Haha! Of course! She’s in the video a couple of times! But the black cat… I haven’t seen it anymore but my neighbors have and they are feeding it!

[@respawnicon]

@@FrenchCountryLife oh I didn't know there was another cat. I haven't seen your videos in a while. I know only of the beautiful calico kitty

[@verenamaharajah6082]

Beautiful job on the table!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@livrossaoasasdaimaginacao5902]

Lindíssimo. Amo a primavera. 💖💐

[@karenwilliams5468]

Always so beautiful~♡~ even in the workplace. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us with your sweetest home inside and out~♡~

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@mariaetheridge8343]

What a lot of energy you have! It reminds me when I was your age: like an engine!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I don’t always have that much energy but I just want to get these projects done so I can enjoy and relax this summer!

[@SeaTurtle515]

Yes, looking back on my younger days, I’m astonished at all the endless energy I had, but didn’t realize that until I got older and didn’t have the same amount! 😊

[@ToeHlaing-o8b]

It is very good to live in countryside. How peaceful life is ! It is a way from the biggest cities and crowded people . If you live there , you can imagine much of what is life ❤️ Thanks profusely for the video .

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@parthanaskar3215]

Very beautiful and peaceful video....thanks for shearing.❤❤🎉

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@parthanaskar3215]

@@FrenchCountryLife If you want i can share some special Indian food recipe.

[@Tamil_AudioBooks]

Beautiful. I want a place like this....live my life there ....

[@NguyenTienCongOfficial]

Phong cảnh đẹp tuyệt vời. Cuộc sống rất thanh bình!❤🎉

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@qingaltaffer8432]

Thank you again for the lovely video! And I love your explanation about your version of slow life. 🫶

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@tanyapayzant5261]

I enjoyed this video so much, Marloes. Your gardens are looking beautiful and that carrot cake…delicious! 🇨🇦

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@theresashultz4744]

The spring was captured beautifully! I could almost feel the fresh air and smell the lilacs. Thank you!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@Shiryone]

A life to love.

[@ITRanger]

Very enjoyed watching this video. Thanks!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks! Happy to hear that!

[@joannegreig9231]

Good morning from the Central Oregon coast in Waldport. Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful tour of your area of France. I ❤ the sweet sheep and cattle stares as you pass them. Also thanks for identifying the tall yellow plants. Here in Oregon the farmers post signs naming the crops! Very helpful for inquiring minds. EnJoY Spring!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

That is such a good idea!

[@mariannegerritsen3751]

Leuk ik kwam je heeel toevallig op KZbin tegen ik woon ook in Frankrijk sinds een aantal jaren - Bourgondië is een rustige relaxte streek Leuke bedoening heb je - enjoy 💪👍👌👏🌷

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Dank je wel!

[@simplyvillagelife]

It’s poetic🍃🍃

[@Neroli-Daydreaming-of-France]

Lovely flowers springing to life in your garden, set off beautifully by the stone walls. There’s mixed feelings watching spring from the opposite hemisphere where we are sliding into winter, but I suppose it reinforces the idea that the cycle of life continues and I’ll get through the coming cold months x

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Knowing spring will come is what keeps me going in the winter! Make it a cozy one!

[@fondalaking8683]

A blessed place, a blessed life; we can not have like this in this benigthed philippines. A great video to enjoy, thanks....

[@MadamSeibes]

New subscriber🎉 love your content ❤. Thanks for sharing this marvelous peaceful life with us 🙏

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

[@brendaw53]

Always look forward to your videos because I can relate to them. Slow living, gardening, cooking and color palette of decorating style. Enchanting home with gorgeous views! ❤ 🪴🌷🪻🥖 Would love to have a small cottage surrounded by Nature. 🪴

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks for being here!

[@missglenellen]

Thanks for sharing all that beauty. Here in Ireland we are entering the 9th month of almost constant rain, the last few days were foggy, the lilac and many more typical spring plants look poor.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Oh no! I couldn’t live in such a wet climate I’m afraid… Hang in there!

[@rowandowland1391]

Hi Marloes, Spring is so lovely in Burgundy. We spent a lovely few days wondering slowly around the region last week and attended a concert in Macon. Thx for introducing us all to La Baronne du Broc in Autun which we visited. We have a lovely stay and meals at Domain de Rymska, highly recommended! BW Maria et Rowan. PS. Your table came up a treat!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

O yes domaine de Rymska is amazing! Happy to hear you’ve enjoyed your time in Burgundy!

[@mdhadi3441]

Thank you very much for your enjoyable video.Stay Well.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@richarddharrison2]

Wonderfully filmed and edited. Who wouldn't love living in this beautiful French countryside.

[@pmmurf101]

Beautiful property, so lovely! It is spring here too in my part of the world (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), things are turning more green, flowers are starting to bloom, and our different trees (maple, oak and birch - to mention just a few) are starting to produce leaves, slowly but surely! How thoughtful to help your friends and provide a lovely meal. I’m sure they are so grateful! Looking forward to your future videos.

[@LindasFlowersandVegetablesGard]

Beautiful countryside life!

[@jonimarchese7655]

Bonjour, I think most people sitting behind a computer would trade that for yours in a heartbeat. There's a lot to be said about a slow life, one thing is that I believe it's a better quality of life. As a New Yorker, I wished I had learned that a long time ago. I love your life you created, and you are giving your guests a beautiful piece of that life. Thank you for sharing your piece of the world with us. Just stunning.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes exactly! That is why I left my office job, taking all the risks that included and started my business which 10 years later allowed us to move here and live like this. It is truly a dream come true and I feel so blessed we get to live this life and have our boys grow up like this ❤️

[@shop.girldecor6144]

I love your channel. My way of living. New follower. Thanks for sharing. So beautiful! 👍

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

I enjoyed the lovely walk and the flowers you picked to plant. The garden looks very nice. Thank you for sharing some of the things you do day to day. Peaceful, beautiful countryside. ❤

[@kerrylisle3203]

Your garden is looking lovely and natural with a hint of wild abundance. Have you thought about some very large terracotta pots for your perennials which would be easy to manage. Great to see Tigret enjoying the Spring garden. ❤🐈🐾😊

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes I have been looking for nice big terracotta pots but haven’t found any that I liked so far apart from the one my olive tree is in!

[@ravindranagoriya1162]

Not slow,the full life, consuming each second in peace and happiness and contentment,

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Exactly!

[@ednarociodcrozcortes3092]

Buen día desde Bogotá Colombia 🌷🍄😊

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Buen día! 🙏

[@Bonnieuxful]

Beautiful❣️I enjoy resting on the Sabbath, that’s my slow day of the week❣️🥰💕🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@kabartikami]

Nice video. I ❤ it. I thank you very much for posting this video

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

You’ve got such a pretty garden 🌷 ❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you! Doing my best!

[@srivallibalajiprabhu8559]

மாலை வணக்கம் 🎉🎉 அழகாக உள்ளது ஊதா பூ நல்லா இருக்கு பச்சை பச்சையாக பசுமையாக இருக்கிறது தோழி🎉🎉 உங்கள் திறமையை பாராட்ட‌வேண்டும்❤❤🎉🎉 இந்தியாவில் இருந்து தோழி தமிழ்நாடு 🎉🎉

[@carlamartins7464]

Another beautiful and inspiring video. Thank you!

[@mamma2papa]

Thank you for sharing your precious life!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@AVILLAGEGIRLLL]

Its peaceful place 😊❤

[@asyed1995]

What a full of colors. Natures .heal .

[@marujafallas5272]

Felicidades su hogar se ubica en un lugar paradisiaco❤❤

[@nitahiltner3348]

I really love your channel, your home and garden, cooking and visits to other homes!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I am happy to hear that!

[@transformwhatyoulove8107]

Absolutely LOVED everything about this video!!! Sublime 💗

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@karenbognuda5070]

The flowers in your garden are gorgeous.

[@yousaf1]

You the great passion for natural life. I also have a much bzy life, but i havw no time for such a natural activity

[@alexhudson3574]

beautiful place you have there really enjoyed this video

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Happy to hear!

[@hereandthere6863]

Thank you for sharing! Love the slow life.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@muhammadqaseem592]

leaving in paradise

[@frenchfarmhouseflair]

Beautiful early spring in your burgundy region! I didn’t realize you could plant flowers like that, and they’ll come back next year. I’ll have to give that a try. I can’t wait to see your peonies in bloom! I agree with you about what a slow life is. Thank you for sharing, and I loved seeing the sheep of course!🐑

[@rolakishere.4266]

Wow! Dream life it's amazing video

[@Kamalranawat72]

Lovely pictures & beautiful nature around house 🏡 informative video

[@sauliusogamas8165]

nice job, wonderful slow life

[@FrenchCountryLife]

😊

[@jillychandler]

You are so kind to take that lovely food to your couple in need in your community. I am sure they will be so thankful for this lovely food. I know how they must feel, as I too, through my own fault, have fallen on hard times with money, and so when a neighbor offers food to me sometimes, I am so very thankful for it. Love, Jilly & Madge. xxx

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks so much! Take care ❤️

[@lagringa7518]

Ahhh spring.... can't wait to see the peonies in bloom! Btw you planted that Rhododendron too close to the wall, you should have planted it in a corner about a meter from the walls... it will get very big!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Some already are! They are beautiful!

[@maryannknox7158]

Beautiful

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@bilbarba4632]

Woow amazing France ❤

[@nayooropeza2211]

Lovely and inspiring video, my wife and I are thinking of retiring in Europe, we've been looking at Italy, Portugal and Spain but ever since I came across your channel we've been inspired more to maybe living in the French country side and really enjoying a slow, quite and meaningful life.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

What an exciting project!

[@jillychandler]

Walking back from the garage, you could be walking down one of our lanes in West Devon, England! It looks just the same, so green and lush. I live alone with my rescue greyhound Madge, and choose to be reclusive, due to my sever anxiety about going out and about. I am very lucky, as I am surrounded by farming land with sheep in, and nature. I often see the deer, and the buzzards out on my walks. My happiest time is being out in nature, and by water especially, as I find the sound of running water so soothing for the soul. Blessings from Jilly & Madge. xxx

[@bettydsouza4523]

Everything is beautiful in Europe. Been there a year back. Work and home life is the same from what I observed. I share the same thoughts so I'm connected. I love gardening. Cooking. Cleaning etc. Waiting for your flowers to bloom....❤

[@richeltesoro1043]

So refreshing👌💓🇵🇭

[@bonnyseidel6029]

This is the first of your videos I have seen. I look forward to watching more of them. What an absolutely beautiful place! The countryside, all the wildflowers, and your tortoiseshell kitty! Thank you for sharing.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks! And welcome to the channel!

[@shawndaclose2579]

I have to agree, nothing slow about this, lol I know what you are saying tho. Your videos are so well put together, keep doing what you are doing & blessing us to be a part of it. I know it's alot of work to do this.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@새벽공기가좋다]

Your life is peaceful and beautiful. The green meadows, the churches, the sheep make my heart peaceful. Tables under warm sunshine, glass greenhouses also make me imagine. The way you cook is also warm. Good luck to you and your family. Greetings from Korea.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@lindawentink2725]

Absolutely love these videos of yourss. The cows are so sweet, always wanting to say hallo ❤omw! The breakfast looked delicious. The table looks,beautiful.

[@josephsaidj8940]

Nice life Love it ♥️

[@helendeacon7637]

Lovely video. Yes, the slow life is full but contented ,unhurried, not caught up in others' agendas. Your home and surrounds are delightful. Thank you.💐

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!