Ventimiglia Italy | Friday Street Market | South of France Vlog

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

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[@LisaNazarian]

It’ll be easy to get that big salad bowl home when home is in France❤️🇫🇷

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

True 😊

[@angielu3273]

Nice calming music to go with video. Hope your knees are better

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you. My knees are much better!

[@carolyn8320]

Great video, enjoyed it all. I would love to see all the different Airbnb’s you are staying in. I learn so much from that. Maybe give us a tour?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

On this trip we stayed at a hotel because our last Airbnb experience was not great! Will defintely share if and when we decide to go that route again.

[@bigreddallas2742]

You guys never disappoint! Thanks for a great Sunday evening post to watch. Enjoy😊

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@rosalindd1386]

What a fantastic market ! As soon as I saw the hat's & handbag's I need to visit Ventimiglia ! So happy for you both! Thank you for posting great videos!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@Kswift47]

Weekly Italian market days are the BEST!!!!!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, it was amazing!

[@taowright]

"Time to eat" is the best part! LOL. Amazing food and beautiful scenery. Thanks KJ & Tony!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@sebastianfoucaud268]

Thanks for your wonderful videos: a window onto what it is like living in the South of France in 2023. What is your take living down there? Do you like it better than Parisian life? You seem more relaxed, composed and less tired living in the South of France. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Keep the good work up. Merci. S

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Merci, Sebastain. We really enjoyed our time in Nice and finding it very hard to decide between Nice and Paris, since we also really love Paris. We will be back in Paris in October and hope to be closer to a decision after that trip.

[@jasminethompson5475]

Loved joining you on your Farm market tour…..I could have spent an entire day browsing around…thanks!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@i.b15]

Thanks ❤❤❤

[@lauraswihart4816]

You know- thanks for the realistic tour! I don't know, but you guys really make me feel comfortable! 🛋️

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

So glad!

[@carolynducan1765]

Enjoyed seeing the market! Would like to see video of where you are staying and possibly interactions with the locals - and tourists. What as nice experience for you both!!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thanks, Carolyn. We'll definitely do that next time as we are already back in the US at this point. I have some footage of a restaurant we loved and our interaction with the owner and will have to put that together and post at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@jurijnowicki8769]

Such a beautiful couple! ❤

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you!!

[@domenicozagari2443]

I used to live in the big green building behind your back on the hill.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Beautiful area!

[@marie-claudevanhecke5151]

I have been to Ventimiglia, I love it! Love the farmers market ❤❤ bonsoir

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

We loved it too!!

[@dls300]

This was amazing! I had never heard of it. And - to find a Foster's cafe!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, it was so fun 😊

[@ciaobella8963]

Glad you were able to set foot in Italy. 😊👍🍕

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Us too!

[@denisearnold3365]

Great video today and the tomato and mozzarella cheese dish at the end looked absolutely delicious! Looking forward to hearing how you both feel about a move after your second trip to France xx

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

It was delicious and the video about our experience in Nice versus Paris, along with an update on our move, is coming up in a couple of weeks. Thanks for watching!

[@mentonish]

If you walk towards the new marina you will find a resto called pasta & basta, its worth the walk

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you!

[@andyshacks7812]

Wow I love that market! All that gorgeous food and those shoes weren’t badly priced either. Plus €8.50 for a nice sized bottle of Limoncello- it would be nearer £18.50 here in the UK! Thanks for another lovely video! 🙏👍

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

You're welcome and yes they had some really great deals there.

[@gsbeak]

Nice video ! Just a small warning for the Ventimiglia (Vintimille in French) Market : It is known to be one of the biggest european market for counterfeit luxury brands. And the French Customs officers know this fact very well and do a lot of controls on the roads and trains coming back from Vintimille. Don't get caught : the goods are destroyed and you have to pay a hefty fine...

[@joseeallyn9950]

I think that many of the goods are made in Italy and identical to those made for high end stores but with no trade mark, but the 'knock offs ' are just as good.., maybe seconds, often not, just made alongside the others which will have a trade mark. France does prosecute and confiscate goods that are not genuine trade mark goods, so it is best not to buy pseudo brand names, even if you are walking in the street in France with past purchases. Of course in America gangs of youths simply raid the high end stores and sell their loot on Ebay..no knock off for Americans, only the originals!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thanks for sharing this for those that may fall victim to purchasing these goods. I'm not much of a label person and certainly would not want to purchase anything that I think may have been stolen or is, in essence, stealing from the brand as a "knock-off." Although I can understand how tempting it is to do so.

[@ahoj7720]

The absence of trade mark is not enough. If it looks like the original it is considered counterfeit (for example a tee-shirt having a Lacoste-like logo, such as a lizard). If you buy a genuine good keep the receipt showing the price you paid.

[@debisusan1037]

Hopefully you will choose Nice. Paris is a train ride away. More suited for you, warm weather, slower paced life.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

That has been the overwhelming consensus so far. We'll just have to wait and see!

[@judit1783]

I hope you bought both dresses!!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

I did!

[@lindadorman2869]

Thanks for showing a lot of the market. I was wondering how big it was, and if it was the kind of market you'd spend an hour or two, or all day. I think the prices were reasonable for the area too. And those Italian woven leather shoes were fantastic! Did you end up buying a dress, or the olive wood serving pieces, or anything else?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

We spent a few hours there from 10 am to about 1 pm. I could have spent longer if I were by myself. I bought a dress and the Olive wood serving pieces. We would have bought a bowl too but we were worried about getting it back home in our suitcases, so I bought a small dish (the one in the video) that I use to hold my sponge in our kitchen. I also bought my pink bunny fan there at the market. I think it was 5 euros. We didn't buy any shoes, but regretted that decision afterwards because they were really beautiful.

[@bluewaterstudio]

Can't wait for videos about moving to France .. how's your French coming along?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

It's coming up soon (the update on our move) and the French is moving along. We are back to our French lessons, which is really helpful. One of the things about Nice that I didn't like was the fact that everyone spoke English. To the extent that I felt like people would rather speak English than French. I don't know how true that really is, but that is how it seemed.

[@bluewaterstudio]

@@kjandtonylovefrance The Nice area is beautiful but doesn't feel all that 'French' to me. I love diversity, the French language, the feel of Paris. However, it is so expensive here. My apartment is the size of my living room back in Oregon .. and there isn't much (non-studio) for under a million Euros these days unless you look in the suburbs. But then, you start taking a step back from the essence of Paris. Now, if we could just get rid of those darn 'tourists' 🤪 -Daniel (Paris)

[@marisgarcia6314]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joseeallyn9950]

I am glad you two are enjoying your trip, so many only talk of the bad things about Europe. Life is good, isn't it? 10 E for a pretty dress and he likes both...buy them!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, i bought them both ❤️

[@nancyrivard6194]

Looks lovely! So envious. My move is over a year away yet. Have you decided on Nice then? How’d lunch with Adrian go?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

We had dinner with Adrian and it was fabulous to meet her and get her perspective. We are still deciding about where we'll end up full time.

[@jasminethompson5475]

I’m also curious about the costs of the produce, cheeses, purses etc…..have you found it to be reasonable or on the pricier side?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, the prices are very reasonable.

[@IvyJackson-Soffin]

im sure kj you found some gem to purchase at the market

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, a few 😊

[@nickloong]

Is the market a daily thing or only on specific days of the week? TQ😊

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Only on Fridays

[@carolmartin4413]

Hi! This looks like the French Riviera...with heightened humidity maybe? Ice pack the knee if it flares up. The area is very pretty but...do you sense a difference in personality: Italian vs French? Enjoy. Beautiful weather here.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, the humidity was pretty think! And yes, the personality of the Italians is quite different.

[@dls300]

@@kjandtonylovefrance Can you describe it? I think of the French as being very proper. And I see Italians being more dramatic and waving their hands around.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

@dls300 Yes, Debby, that is exactly as I would describe it. One of the comments I've heard relative to Americans standing out in France because apparently Americans are so loud. Well, Italians are loud too... lol 😆

[@nicolettastrada5976]

@@dls300like in your American movies

[@rivierarocket]

We had buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes last night at home. Do they still have the knock off Rolexes, Cartiers and Vuittons. Back in the 70s and 80s that market in Ventimiglia was known for cheap luxury goods copies.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, they still have the knock off watches and handbags 🙃

[@rivierarocket]

Thank you for your answer. I feel better knowing that Italy will always be Italy. Love that country!

[@michelesauret7779]

The mortadelle is too fat Tony...😁

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

😆 Yes!!

[@severinojoao2309]

Me chamo Severino cadeirante de Pernambuco Brasil

[@buffytargaryan7171]

What did you think of the town in your video? I always wondered if it was a cheaper alternative to the French Rivera, but close enough to navigate going back and forth. Also, will you be going to Nikes?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Hi! Unfortunately, we did not spend much time exploring the town beyond the market. It was a very hot day and after walking around the market for several hours and taking a break for lunch, we were ready to head back to Nice.

[@Sonorus52]

There are some excellent butchers in Ventimiglia, and some good values on some Italian products in the shops. But the market … I think it’s something you only do once …

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Perhaps many people only do it once, but they did have some very good deals there.