I Moved to France Alone at 70 During the Pandemic…. An Honest Update

Bonjour! Join me, Janice in France, as I mark my special two-year anniversary of moving to France. Journey with me to the enchanting city of Versailles as I reflect on my life as an expat living in France, filled with the beauty, challenges, and delights of embracing the French lifestyle.
My channel offers an insider's view into the realities of living in France - from the cost of living to my daily experiences as a 70 year old American woman writing a new exciting chapter of life.
Each video provides a glimpse into my life and journey as I build a home and community in a new culture. Through my stories, both the beauty and the challenges, you connect with the adventure of my transition to living in France.
I aim to provide an authentic and personal look at my experiences of adopting the French lifestyle.
Every video is a piece of my ongoing journey.
It’s never too late to make it happen!
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[@nicoeeek.7181]

you might not have had much confidence as a teenager but look at you now!! You are an absolute inspiration, moving to France at 70 on your own!!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you! You are very kind. You made me smile.

[@nancysevillano8619]

Me Too!!!!!🙏❤️👏👌

[@ntblkenf]

You are truly an inspiration. May God bless and keep you.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Just wondering about the other stories of people who have moved to Italy. They have to leave the country every few months and own a home there. Do they make you leave and come back in France as well?

[@catherinecarlson6164]

Your big life change -moving to France, is very inspiring.

[@bobbiejay2085]

I moved to Slovenia from Australia on my 70th birthday last year. I wanted a small European country and Slovenia ticks all the boxes - safe, peaceful, welcoming and beautiful. I'm so close to all the delights that Europe has in abundance. My adventure awaits me as I venture beyond my little new homeland. Well done you.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well done for you also. What language do you speak?

[@bobbiejay2085]

@JaniceInFrance ... just English at this stage. Lucky you French is much easier than Slovenian. I'm learning at my pace ... however most under 40 speak English very well. I get by.

[@nganguyen-id7pp]

You inspire me to do the same. Slovenia look beautiful. I wonder what is the policy for foreigners to move to Slovenia?

[@deplorablemn7979]

I assume that you can adequately speak the language there? Do they have/utilize their own language or a regional dialect/language? Thank you. :)

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@deplorablemn7979 mostly speak English

[@belindacole71]

Hello Janice…I arrived in Antibes in 2016 at 66 years old from Florida. As a single woman I arrived alone with my 12 year old Labrador, a huge suitcase and a back pack. I had other things shipped over which arrived 3 months later. I have never regretted it. I rent a lovely apartment and enjoy each day. I still drive but living here pretty much walk most of the time. Kudos to you!

[@amber40494]

Antibes! Lucky you!

[@VariationsOnASeam]

I'm bringing my 18yo daughter and her friend to Antibes this week. It will be my second time and their first to Antibes. Do you have any insider recommendations for things we should do there?

[@cupidok2768]

I wanna move to france too but i have no work and no one lease me with no job and i can't get permanent residency

[@carolynlarke1340]

I'm 66 and will be moving to a tiny French village in a few weeks. I've loved France and her language for decades. I spent 8 years looking around and staying in small towns of the Aude valley until the sense of loss every time I returned to my home city, a paradise lost, became too much. I am shipping a bunch of personal stuff but am getting rid of everything else, selling my house which is slowly slipping into a river as the rising tides take my home state back to the sea. My new place will be a big change. I'm ready.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Good luck and I can’t wait to hear from you when you get here

[@oppressednolonger1497]

which state's are subjected to these rising tides? did not know about it

[@JaniceInFrance]

Where do you live?

[@360.Outdoors.Videos]

Be warmly welcome to France and discover our country and most of all be happy ! ☀️☀️Greetings from France .

[@carolynlarke1340]

I am in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I am a Floridian who has been here on and off since 1957. Last year we had a 1000 year flood event. It was 3 years after a 500 yr flood. 27 inches of rain in 24 hours. Thousands of cars were destroyed. The airport was closed for a week. Our governor doesn't believe in climate change even as we watch the water get higher every year. Insurance is $12k per year and another $1k for flood. It's not if, it's when the big wave sweeps over this state. It will make Katrina look like a church picnic. I leave Monday. @@JaniceInFrance

[@susanzumback7711]

This woman is the real deal. She’s all heart,a beautiful soul and deserves every bit of happiness headed her way.love you friend.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Oh how sweet! Thank you!

[@cynthiacherry5905]

Amazing that I came upon your video. I am 64 and have seriously considered moving to either France or Italy. You, my dear are an inspiration. Life is for the living. Live. ❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

The reason for my KZbin is to be an inspiration to one or two and if I meet that daily, then I consider myself very blessed

[@Hessiawestler]

Oh, my heart is absolutely full after watching this stunning video of Versailles! As a lady who's had the privilege of spending numerous years in France during my college days, I've developed a deep affection for its culture. Now, living in Sussex and unable to travel due to my disability, this footage has brought back a flood of precious memories and emotions. It's as if I was transported back

[@JaniceInFrance]

Those are the nicest words I have read all day. Thank you so very much. If you don’t mind letting me know where did you live when you were here in France?

[@michelerutherford719]

I was in Mante la Jolie and I have never forgotten it! 🇫🇷❤

[@user-fz7zt6cw6f]

Sorry to hear that you are not able to travel. Lovely memories are so important. I too enjoyed France.😊

[@lanajackson3730]

Janice, what a delight to stumble on your YT channel. As a young girl at 10 years of age, our family lived in Royan, France. My Dad was in the army and we lived in France and Germany for 3 years. I always wanted to go back to visit the places where we lived. My husband of 60 years planned to go in 2020, but b/c of the virus, we cancelled our trip. We have done a lot of traveling, but not to Europe. Now that we are in our early 80’s, I doubt whether we will now. BTW, you look more like a youthful 45 yr. old! 👍🏻💕💕

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@lanajackson3730 oh, thank you you are very kind. I had someone tell me a while ago said yes you do look old because you are old I wanted to say didn’t your mother teach you if you didn’t have anything nice to say not to say anything lol well if you do get to travel, let me know, and I would love to meet you in Paris.

[@Djbobo1260]

"I want to be Janice in France" yes! I totally get that!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Ok well let’s get started lol

[@nancysevillano8619]

🤔Me Too! 🙏❤️👏👌

[@user-ho5eq1bi1p]

What does it take to be Janice I been trying to move for the last eight years & never did some thing is holding me back

[@Djbobo1260]

I want to be Deborah in Paris to be specific, just haven't won Lotto yet! 🥐🥖🧀🍷🍾

[@cleopatrabonz]

She has completely adapted the French look, her hairstyle and clothing, American people don’t dress that way, we are way too lazy to care.

[@ricksan5583]

Ahh! , such a delight to hear the voice of a poet mixed with the pen of a writer explaining our shared feelings and thoughts with precise, elegant and such meaningful emotion! As long as there is a Janice around, hope is not lost. Thank you Janice!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Lucky-lh9js]

OMG WOMAN! You inspire me! Thank you for sharing the honest highs and lows. I am 26 year old and I think I have to have my life all figured out by the time I'm 30 - house, career, dual citizenship - thank gawd for you! You are showing me another way to live. Keep doing your thing Ms. 🙏🏼

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well, thank you so much for commenting, and I am amazed at your age. Usually I get people around my age but you’re right darling you do not have to figure anything out in fact, then where you figure out the less you’re going to go forward now don’t get me wrong I’m not saying, don’t have goals, but be realistic, but I will tell you one thing that I wish I had done that I did not save money, save money, save money, it doesn’t have to be $50 a month $100 a month it could be $10 a month. I don’t care what it is but save money. Sorry I didn’t mean to go on a parent daughter conversation lol thank you for watching.

[@julielewandowski6354]

Hi Janice, I just saw your video and yes you have also inspired me to. I have been thinking about where I want to retire in the US but this is much more appealing 😊. I don’t speak another language and talked myself out of considering moving to another country but know can envision a new possibility from your experience. Congratulations on your anniversary and bravery on this adventure . Thank you.

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@julielewandowski6354 thank you and see you can make it happen if you want to

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@julielewandowski6354 you might want to rethink it

[@genxx2724]

“If you want to see God laugh, tell him your plans.”

[@followyourbliss973]

Hi Janice, I've always wanted to live in France but scares me a bit to actually do it. At 65, It seems like a lot to work out on my own. It's amazing you actually made it happen! Congrats! It's encouraging! Best!

[@tod3msn]

You are right it's too much work to live out of the country. It's easier to have drinks here at home and fall asleep with a bottle next to the bed.

[@lynbeck2359]

You’re very brave, at 72. My granddaughter just returned from France 🇫🇷 & Italy 🇮🇹 I love France.

[@EAROFVANGOGHTAROT]

You have a poet's heart, Janice! La vie est belle!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you! 😊

[@catherinehenry6762]

Thank you! I am a french expat in the USA, and what a pleasure it was that you made your video about Versailles. I lived there for about 3 years when I was 12-13 and I enjoyed so much walking these elegant street with my German Shepard, (coincidentally, I got a glance of a pedestrian walking his lovely GSD, 50 years ago, it would have been me enjoying the city with my big , sweet friend Buckey.)

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mookey2353]

Living vicariously through you Janice! If the opportunity ever presented itself to move to France I would go and never look back. What a glorious opportunity!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you and you can find your France even if it’s not France lol

[@JP-tq7ni]

Awesome. Magnifique. As a 80 year old north American. I feel the same. In Portugal. Each winter. We are privileged. Thank you.

[@JaniceInFrance]

We are all privileged and blessed and thank you so much

[@gilliantracy7991]

Congrats on your 2 year anniversary Janice! You were one of my inspirations for moving to France myself just 3 weeks ago. I got laid off from my company last year, turned 62 and decided to take the plunge! I'm in the Strasbourg area now. Not sure if this is where I'll wind up but I'm enjoying the journey and love the French people! Thank you Janice!

[@JaniceInFrance]

You are very welcome and let me know how your journey is going

[@laurawalker546]

How can one just move there? I believe we are only allowed to stay in Europe 90 days. To actually move and live in france, I believe is pretty difficult, as it is in other countries. I am just curious about how people do this as retired Americans

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@laurawalker546 we have many many people that retire in France

[@laurawalker546]

@@JaniceInFrance that is interesting. I speak French and I visit there a couple times a year. In my younger days I studied in paris, and now I am 68 . But I never thought of really moving there because of how difficult the process is, Health insurance, Medicare and Social Security Etc. I moved into a 55 plus Community up in massachusetts. Plus the expense of the moving and all this.

[@lauramecham5928]

@laurawalker546 my name is Laura and I moved to country of Jordan, going on 10years ago. I was in my 70's.

[@user-qq2se1lu5c]

You are SO brave to treat yourself to such rich experiences and the confidence it took to move, is impressive. Thank you for sharing it.

[@JaniceInFrance]

You are very welcome

[@miriamzarconi]

I have been watching your channel for awhile now and this is by far my favorite video. The storytelling is beautiful and took my breath away. Cheers to 2 years!🍸

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so very much. My heart is full.

[@michelerutherford719]

As you remodel, consider the beautiful French wallpapers; they’re all so gorgeous! 🌸🐦🌼🌿🇫🇷

[@JaniceInFrance]

I have some beautiful wallpaper you must’ve missed that video lol

[@rabiafuwai6835]

I thought of moving out to somewhere safe and comfortable just to see the world but I could not imagine myself alone in a strange land. Now that I've watched your video, I think I'm encouraged to give it a try.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Oh wow that makes me happy

[@lisanester3338]

Janice you made my day. You are a breath of fresh air.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well, if I made your day, then that’s two of us. You have made my day also by following me, and reaching out and commenting.

[@melodybucker3803]

I'm new to your channel, and only 2 minutes in, I'm already captivated! I can't wait to hear more.❤❤......

[@JaniceInFrance]

Melody, thank you so much we work really hard on trying to grasp peoples attention in the very first few minutes because we know people have so many lovely videos to choose from.

[@darnagutter863]

Beautiful narrative Janice. You are such a an inspiration. God bless you. 🙏

[@JaniceInFrance]

God bless you too and thank you.

[@annapaz4]

Congratulations Janice!! 🎉 🥂 How wonderful life can be when you have the courage and opportunity to follow your dreams 💕💗 Here’s to many more happy years and videos 🥳👏👍

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so very much

[@constanzamejia-arango514]

Janice I moved to Argentina from the US at 68 right in the middle of the Pandemic March 2020 with 3 cats and 2 dogs and I never looked back. Best decision I ever made

[@JaniceInFrance]

Wow! What a tremendous story!

[@candaceclark4427]

Great job Janice! Your video and narration were excellent. We celebrated 2 years in France in December and feel as you do about this amazing country. When you were discussing Versailles and Marie Antoinette, my take is that the connection we feel reflects the ability to transport ourselves psychologically to another time and feel something of what people of all walks of life felt in other times. It's truly one of the best things about living here. Keep up the great work!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so very much. I do appreciate your kind words may I ask where do you live or you can always email me and let me know if you don’t want to put it out there

[@candaceclark4427]

@@JaniceInFrance hi Janice - we live in the northeast corner of the Dordogne in the countryside about 45 minutes from Perigueux, the prefecture.

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@candaceclark4427 oh I bet it’s lovely

[@janel342]

Let them eat brioche was the reply.

[@Bonnieuxful]

The lady artist who painted Marie Antoinette’s portrait said that Marie was very kind. Marie picked up the artist’s tools when they fell on the floor. The artist was pregnant and Marie wouldn’t let her bend down to pick them up. Marie also let the artist cancel the sitting when she wasn’t feeling well. 💕🥰💕👑👸💕

[@JaniceInFrance]

I love that story. Thank you so much.

[@amylefevre5647]

I wholeheartedly agree with you on Marie Antoinette. Several years ago I researched her and was surprised at how she had been so misrepresented in history and the difficulties she encountered. It was refreshing to hear you speak of some of that. Loved your video tour and chat! Congratulations on your 2 years!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@JaniceInFrance]

Yes, thank you

[@dianamarie9689]

Congrats Janice on your 2 years. 🎉 I just discovered your channel. It’s very inspiring! I recently turned 70, still married after 47 yrs. My parents spoke French but from Louisiana and Nova Scotia. A little different but ancestors from France. Look forward to your adventures! ❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

Yes, that Louisiana French that Cajun French is a little different but anyway, I love to listen to it one way or the other. If you ever get my way, let me know and we’ll have a cup of coffee.

[@myjourney1594]

I loved hearing my parents and grandparents but sadly stopped with me and siblings. Oh yes, I certainly will if I ever get that way! Enjoy your adventures!

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@myjourney1594 thank you

[@SpatchG]

Janice, you are a joy. Keep sharing your life with us all.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you, I will

[@retiredinbudapest4579]

Congratulations on two years in France! 🎉 Thank you for taking us along on your journey! 🥰

[@JaniceInFrance]

You are so very welcome

[@sharongillis4531]

Hi Janice you are an absolute breath of fresh air.First time watcher here & definitely subscribing.l will start from the beginning of your journey.I have visited France 3 times & loved every second.Bye for now Sharon from Australia 🐨🦘♥️

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you Sharon I hope to hear from you again

[@chrisfortin4251]

Beautiful scenery and a well crafted poetic narration. Thank you! 🥰

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@Rwethereyet]

Janice! You’re living my dream!! I just ran into your account today and look forward to watching your videos. Joyeux Anniversaire!! 🎉

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so very much come back to see us

[@wendy-moore]

Happy for you. ... been watching since before you moved ~ you are an inspiration.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Wendy thank you so much I appreciate you being with me at the beginning and continuing to stay with me

[@dennisdubberley2224]

Hello Janice. Thank you for these videos. We arrived in France 28 months ago during Covid as well with 2 big dogs and 8 suitcases so very excited to see how your experiences align with ours. No plans to go back to the State either. This is home!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Yes it is! Hopefully our paths can cross one day

[@lairdstewarthalliday6388]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience with us, Janice ❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

You are very welcome. Thank you for listening to me.

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Bravo ! Good for you on living your best life. It takes courage after a certain age to make such a big change !

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you, but I’m here to say anyone determined enough to change!

[@carolvang4904]

Wow, So great to see you here. My husband wants to travel for our retirement and we are very interested in Europe. I have been studying French every day for several years now. I haven’t watched your video yet, but I am looking forward to it! I have already subscribed

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well number one let me tell you thank you for subscribing number two if you do make it over here make sure you let me know and I’ll show you around Fountainbleau

[@harrietreavis]

You are an inspiration! I enjoyed this video, and I also watched the one you did a year ago telling how you came to move to France. I LOVE France, also. All the best! Harriet, your subscriber in Charleston, SC.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Harriet, thank you so much for subscribing and for your nice words

[@nancyesposito1020]

Janice, Congratulations on 2 years in France! I've watched you from the beginning and find a lot of inspiration and Hope from your experience! My husband and I have been talking about moving to Italy for the last 3 years! The only thing that keeps us from going is the challenge of speaking the language and the fear of not being understood like your situation in the hospital! Still trying to get up the courage to do it! I'm 60 and my husband's 68 and it's scary to think about. Over a year ago we moved from New Jersey to Maine after living in the same house for 20 years and that was an exhausting move but we downsized a lot which is good especially moving overseas! It's so beautiful here in this state but we still have the desire to move to Italy! I will keep watching you for more inspiration! I also would love to be on KZbin! You're doing an amazing job! 🥂

[@JaniceInFrance]

I think Italy probably is a lot harder and probably not as many people speak English, but you I really don’t know

[@kg3718]

Hi Janice, am so surprised that you feel safe in Paris. I did the same thing in Italy in 2011 and am still here but I have been burgled in my flat in small country town and while I was resting in my room and the thief was gong from room to room helping himself to my purse and some gold jewellery. I am still n shock and never thought such a thing would ever happen in a small town. I drive everywhere and live in the Lake Garda region with vineyards and olive groves and it’s so beautiful. Lovely to see your charming video

[@JaniceInFrance]

Oh my goodness I am so sorry that happened to you. I would be upset if that happened to me too but I live in a seven floor apartment and they have to get from the first floor downstairs that’s locked and has a code and then they’d have to find my specific room, but I keep my door locked at all times With the key inside of it

[@mz1860]

Most likely the burglar was a migrant. Europe has illegal migration issues just like the US

[@gotaylor]

@@JaniceInFranceWhen my wife and I visited Paris, we spent 5 weeks in the 11th Ard in a 5th floor building built in 1535. We noticed that the apartments 16:32 were heavily fortified. The building had an electric lock on the front door into the vestibule then another keyed door to the stairway and finally the apartment door had three different locks on it. Our conclusion was that property crimes were a problem much more then where we lived in the states; Chicago and then Portland for 40 years.

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@gotaylor this is why I live in a small town.

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

​@@gotaylor Chicago and Portland are democrat. No wonder you were dealing with crime.

[@user-wj5ce6zo9c]

HI Janice, just found your channel, loving it, I'm coming along for the adventure. :)

[@JaniceInFrance]

Welcome aboard!

[@LAbee333]

Same here! Just watched my first video of her love her!🥰🇫🇷💅🇫🇷🤩

[@JaniceInFrance]

All right all aboard!

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@LAbee333thank you! You made my heart smile.

[@Mvn4Wrd]

Congratulations! I’ve been following you for the two years you’ve been on KZbin. Thank you for the wonderful doses of Hope and wonderful thoughts

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you for following me this entire time. I do appreciate it.

[@spiritjourney7150]

Hi, girl!!! Nice to see you again!!! Congrats on your success in France!!! I moved overseas to Rwanda and things are bitter sweet. I arrived last December then an emergency lead me to go back to the States then returned back to Rwanda last January to my dog dying and finding out when my plan landed. Then my second dog died 5 days later and my last remaining dog now in hospital, I have met some great people and special moments in Rwanda and I hope it will work out. I am happy that you are well and keep on keeping on!!!

[@JaniceInFrance]

I hope it works out too, but it sounds like you got a rough start but hopefully everything else from now on will be good

[@deannaw.8457]

Much healing grace to you, it's hard to lose 1 pet less known 3! I hope you're able to heal and continue forth with your dream of living abroad.

[@gerigaskill785]

Bon anniversaire🥰Two years, oo la LA! I've followed you from the beginning, thank you for taking us on your journey. It was a privilege and a pleasure watching you bloom and grow!🥀🌻🌹

[@JaniceInFrance]

Absolutely wonderful kind words thank you so much and thank you for being there from the beginning and it’s going to get better

[@careerladderllc8980]

You are so funny Janice and super inspiring…. I know I think I’ve said that before…. your French practice surprised me as to how much I remembered from college and high school. Congratulations on your second anniversary in France. Go ahead now and finish off that bottle of champagne. You deserve it.❤😂❤🎉

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you I don’t think I had any more of that champagne though lol

[@CKLoving]

You are such a delight! Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorite weekly treats. Loved your dialogue on relating with women and our conditioning. And OMG what an elegant essay paired with your Versailles intro and segment. Your fabulous creative genius is so exquisitely prominent. Congrats to your life and successful achievements ! Thanks for sharing the whole bubbly celebration.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much

[@joandelise145]

Congratulations Janice! This was by far my favorite video ! Bravo. Well done!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Yay! Thank you!

[@heidixxx2454]

A-MAZ-ing! This is the first of yours that I've watched and I'll be watching others to learn your story--like had a previous visit created the dream to make this move? Congratulations on your bold move. So inspiring for the ages of 70+!!!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much you can be bold too

[@pawlieblog7967]

I want to move to France as soon as my parents pass. I’m fulltime caregiving for my mom and I look online for properties to buy … some day in the unknown fiture. I hope and pray I get to go!! I’m glad to have found your channel, Janice! Brava!!!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Best of luck!

[@PinkieSmith]

Congratulations, Janice! I’ve been watching you since right before you had to come back to the US. I really hadn’t considered France, until you mentioned a little bit about the process in one of your earlier videos (I’ve also seen your more recent video about the process). I’m SO happy for you! You were “Janice in Georgia” for long enough. It’s time to be “Janice in France” from now on. All the best to you, and may you have many, many, many happy years in France! 🇫🇷🍾🥂🥐

[@JaniceInFrance]

I agree with you I don’t want to be Janice and Jorge. Thank you so much and thank you for being there from the very beginning.

[@MotherMissionary]

Congratulations Janice 🎉You’re an inspiration ❤ Wishing you the very best for the future and thank you for your lovely vlog.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you for your kind message

[@jacquelinedesanctis7082]

What.a wonderful 72 year old you are. I am ancient too and moved to Tuscany. I would never ever move from here. It is just that sense of beauty harmony and freedom that I get here. God bless you.

[@JaniceInFrance]

I love you feel that way about where you live. Thanks for following.

[@carlibubbles2813]

this si sooo inspiring! i just turned 67, and having growing old pains. now i feel young again. thank you!

[@JaniceInFrance]

You're so welcome!

[@carrollapt629]

Happy Anniversary! What a delightful video this was! The trip to Versailles, the ponderings on both past and present, the music and the chat were so much fun! Thank you, Janice! You are a delight!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for The kind words

[@lynnedecision9867]

Congrats on your second anniversary of a truly great adventure. Kudos for grabbing your dreams with both hands.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you

[@sibylledecarlo7108]

Bonjour from Boston- USA. Beautiful video of Versailles & more! 🇫🇷 What a great life you have worked for & created. I was fortunate to study German @ The Berlitz school in Switzerland in 1971; excellent training. I watch lots of foreign films to keep up with my languages & learn more. 🌏 🥂🍾 Cheers to your first years in France-

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much

[@michelesmith9750]

Many years ago, I was in France , we were at the very back of the Versailles garden and Paris got hit with a cloudburst. I’ve never seen so much rain coming down so quickly . None of us had on jackets as when we arrived. It was a sunny afternoon to say we were wet is an understatement, but that’s still the highlight of the trip.

[@JaniceInFrance]

I bet it was pretty

[@BK102544]

Loved Janice Thank you for sharing you. Congratulations for two years and many more

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@annettebirulkin5726]

Bonjour Janice et Joyeux anniversaire! My best you as you enter a new year living in France. You story is inspiring and your spirit is beautiful...keep doing this for all the world to see and to make your heart happy!!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Bonjour Annette, thank you so much

[@elaineheim6477]

Whilst watching tube travel vlogs your channel was recommended to me by the you tube algorithm. What a pleasant surprise. I have been ill with a very bad flu bug moping around in the bed feeling depressed. Needless to say your vlog has lifted my spirits. I am up on my second tea, and ready for full shower now instead of sponging. You are the bright light in my day today. I have subscribed and will catch up on all of your previous vlogs. Thank you Janice in Paris for sharing your gift of inspiration.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you Elaine! I hope you feel better soon, and let me know how you are doing.

[@katereznikov8792]

What an incredible Lady ❤❤❤❤ Unreal beauty inside and out. And it's all accompanied with stanning views of Versailles and the music. Thank you for inviting us❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well thank you I hope you come back back and see other views that I hope to film in France and in fountain blue and also just talk sometimes and have a chat with everyone

[@Nubianette]

Congratulations! Cheers! 🥂 💐 Thank you for being such a lovely inspiration for living your dreams, even if it can be a bit challenging sometimes. 🤗

[@JaniceInFrance]

You are very kind

[@tradewithlouise]

Janice! What a magical storyteller you are :) So happy I have stumbled upon your channel - as a fellow Francophile I am now subscribed and will love watching more of your beautiful videos. Congrats to you for making such a brave move to France! Love from England x

[@JaniceInFrance]

Welcome aboard and thank you

[@lovdolls]

Dear Lady I just found you. What a lovely video and what you have done is well I'll call it brave. I'm so happy for you that you love France. I love it too and have been there a couple times to visit. Yes your pets only want to be with you that is so correct. I will look up more of your videos and catch up. All the best. Nan in Alaska.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you, Nan

[@alexglanz7406]

I loved France back in the '70s -- I was a rural specialist studying in Barcelona and hitchhiked to France to observe cold blood draft horses. The people were wonderful and pretended to understand my broken French. Paris was beautiful but unfriendly -- so glad you have found joy. It is beautiful and you will make your own history!

[@JaniceInFrance]

It has changed a great deal since the 70s thank goodness

[@helgaincanada]

Congratulations on your two years in France and on You Tube. Great accomplishments both!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@tinalemna7998]

Hi Janice, don’t feel bad that you don’t speak French. I was listening to Adrian Leeds recently and when she moved to Paris she thought I’ll speak French within a year, then five years etc. She’s lived in Paris for 30 years and said she’s almost fluent but not 100%. I’ve been studying for 8 months and I know lots of words but I’m terrible at putting sentences together. I really enjoyed this video. ❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much and thank you really a lot for the comment about the French. You don’t know how much that means to me.

[@moonlightshadow2664]

Just found you Janice. Wow, you're kind of living my own dream. You're fabulous. I'm so glad and grateful to have found you. X

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well, I think I’m glad I found you too. Thank you for your kind words.

[@KatherineTThan]

Cheers Janice! Happy two years anniversary . You look very pretty in that velvet dress. I found you when you first starting planning your move and you inspired me to start making plans for my dream of living in France. I hope to meet you one day🌷🌈🦋

[@M0odyBlue]

I have no idea why the KZbin gods graced me with your video, but I am so grateful!! You are an inspiration.So many questions, but before I ask, I am going to watch your older videos, because you may have answered them. New subscriber and so thrilled to find you!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Oh wow, thank you so much. I love someone that has the thoughtfulness to do that before they start giving me a lot of questions because most of the questions not all but most of them have already been answered and one way or other.

[@M0odyBlue]

@@JaniceInFrance 💕

[@happymunchkin2812]

I think universe is telling you something and I feel same for me as well 😊😊❤❤

[@HadassahCordoba]

Beautiful Video

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you very much!

[@yeseniafroml.a.8020]

Bonjour and Happy Anniversary. 😊🎉 Appreciate you sharing your journey. My husband and I loved your video and wish you continued happiness and zest to life. ❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much!! I can’t believe your husband watches! Do you trick him? lol

[@miajoyce11]

Thank you for taking us on your journey.

[@JaniceInFrance]

You are very welcome

[@stephanejourdren3668]

Yes!french peoples are very kind❤

[@wendywilson-fall3973]

Felicitatons ma chere! J'admire ton courage et ton panache!!

[@kauleanmorningstar]

France is a democracy. Protests are part of that.

[@rayerscarpensael2300]

It is not. It is soft dictatorship.

[@DianeDrake-vw5bn]

You are adorable and so inspiring! Congratulations on your two year anniversary, and merci for sharing your experience~

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much!!

[@Paigedh1776]

You are incredible. In- cred- ible. I’m so inspired. Thank you for being brave and thank you for sharing. It’s incredible.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well, thank you for paying attention to it and I hope you return

[@silviaarvayo7602]

Congratulations 🥂🍾Janice💖 God be with you.🙏

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you! You too!

[@helendeacon7637]

So lovely to find your video today! It was exquisite. Merci, Janice!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well, thank you Helene for the kind words

[@jessicajoyhardee6668]

You have been such an encouragement and aspiration towards the fullness of life’s adventure! Thank you so much for all you share about your life! *hugs*

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you and I hope you continue to follow me and thank you so much for your comment

[@tassie2348]

Having spent 7 years in south West France, I completely understand your love of the place. I miss it very much. Culture, food, history and other stunningly beautiful things.... Much love from Tasmania ❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much for joining me from Tasmania. In fact, you are the second person.

[@sofyameytus710]

What a fabulous lady you are!!! Just came across your video and your channel. Amazing experience ! I love France and will watch your videos with a pleasure. ❤😊

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well, you were very kind. Thank you so much.

[@catlady8939]

Thank you Janice for all your videos and sharing your wonderful spirit This video is a real celebration 🍾

[@JaniceInFrance]

My Thanksgiving goes to you for commenting, and for continuing to watch

[@ljclauson]

Oh my goodness! I wish I found you a couple years ago it I found you today on your anniversary of going for it! I’m 75.5 now and I really dream of going on a big adventure while I can and just get stuck being afraid to go for it, but I don’t have much more time to do it… you inspire me so much, your a God sent beautiful woman and I love your style, your attitude in life and even the way you make yourself up ❤❤❤ I have my desires to see of USA, then Netherlands…..

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well, I think you need to get unstuck. Whatever it takes you’ll figure it out.

[@hubertl75]

Oh Janice...I just discovered your vlog channel! It is wonderful and is so uplifting for anyone like me who is getting on a bit in life and can experience through you that most anything is possible!!!! Thank you so very much xxx

[@JaniceInFrance]

Well, first of all, thank you for sending me this nice comment. I do appreciate it and I’m a little behind on my videos right now because I’m going to London next week but I have some really neat surprises coming out in June.

[@magdastar2249]

Happy Anniversary🎉🥂🥂 . Been watching you from the begiinning and good for you. ❤ Sooo wonderful to hear you are doing well and enjoying your life.😊😊

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much!!

[@ohiotobordeaux6295]

Love how strong you are! Such an inspiration! 😊

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much!!

[@dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099]

Beautiful words and visuals. Thanks for the tour!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pghshops]

This video is precious and Beautiful Photographs from the video, should be a Coffee Table Book. All the narration even to the end. You are a great storyteller. It will be a Best seller. ❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

Wow, thank you

[@agyos]

Just lovely ! Congratulations on your anniversary! I’ve been watching from the beginning, and really enjoy your videos. I’m from Atlanta, too…and am also thinking about moving to Europe…well..France! My heart is in Provence, but anywhere I can afford will be just fine! You are an inspiration ! Thank you!

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you for the kind words, thank you for being there for the beginning and I’m looking forward to hearing from you and your visit or possible move to Provence

[@davidashcraft3654]

Félicitations, Janice!

[@jenfisher-bradley2623]

I'm so glad to have found you Janice. I love this video, my first on your channel. Your narration, while in Versailles, is so interesting, I felt I was there with you. Thank you. You are a beautiful person.

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much. I hope you get to see my next one follow me. I guess is what I mean. Talk to you soon. Thank you for the kind words.

[@jatonkilinc7498]

Janice I love you!! This was just beautiful and so inspirational💕

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so much!!

[@kimbaoverby8728]

I loved your video! Beautiful scenery and your candid conversation that was delightful! It is important to find your passion in life as it makes life worth living. Congratulations on two years of doing exactly what you want to be doing and loving it! From Washington State

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you for liking my video and my candid conversation. If you continue watching, which I hope you will, you will find that my conversation is always from the heart.

[@charlenewilliford6957]

Congrats and cheers. You have done well❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so very much I do appreciate it

[@janiceparry9186]

🥂 congratulations Janice

[@judithclark2823]

Congratulations Janice in France 🎉I’m happy for you 🥰

[@JaniceInFrance]

Thank you so very much Judith