Living in Paris: My experience as a black person | Studies, working in Paris , la vie quotidienne

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[@hothotheat3000]

1. You’re stunning. 2. I don’t live there, but I’ve been there twice on extended trips. I was treated very well and everyone I spoke to was very kind. A lady in Galeries Lafayette gave me the best compliment. I was checking out at the counter and she started speaking to me in French. I asked, in French, if she spoke English. She giggled and switched to English, and said that she thought I was French because I didn’t dress like a tourist. She said the tourists don’t dress as well as French ladies, and she liked my coat. I have never felt so chic🤣

[@goldenagelic]

The French Administration will bring out a you that there has never been seen 😂

[@VictoriaMajule]

Speaking from experience ! This is the most challenging thing though!

[@puccaland]

All foreigners go through the same everywhere. Nothing to do with the administration per se.

[@grahamp3040]

Really enjoyed the video Victoria. It was great to learn more about you and your experiences of living in France. You're an amazing lady Victoria ❤️❤️

[@VictoriaMajule]

Thank you so much! Grateful that I could share 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@johnleno7050]

Please Dear LORD GOD protect your daughter and may you open doors for her. In Jesus mighty name amen.

[@SandraWhylly-Lykes-e9e]

Hello there! Thank you for your wonderful video. I am black American getting ready to move to Paris this week. I don't know French, and I am looking to learn it. I plan to learn the language while I try teaching online and face to face.

[@sunshiniesmile]

Thank you for the video!! Moving to France in Feb. Good to hear your perspective 😊

[@VictoriaMajule]

Oh wonderful ! Hoping for the best of what France has to offer ❤️❤️❤️

[@charlesblack1086]

I thank you for this video. So happy to discover you and your content. I subscribed.

[@VictoriaMajule]

Thank you very much for watching

[@KrissyAnyta]

Great video, answered a lot of questions I had in my mind. Thanks for posting.

[@VictoriaMajule]

You are welcome 🤗

[@yannip2083]

Can you name some nice places to live in the outskirts of Paris, and what's the average rent in those places?

[@erykahhoney588]

Yes. That’s what I’ve been watching for. To learn about jobs, the areas to live and work in etc. sadly I’m not finding too many that actually share that info.

[@VictoriaMajule]

Hello! Safe areas in the suburbs could be Neuilly sur Seine, Versailles, Saint Cloud, Saint Germain-en-Laye and depending on square feet, with a decent garden or terrace could start anywhere from 900€ per month . So many factors can determine the price, like space, bills, etc

[@VictoriaMajule]

@@erykahhoney588that will require its own video 😊 especially for work related info

[@NouriaDiallo]

You want to avoid Saint-Denis and Saint-Ouen (in the north) and the north of Seine-Saint-Denis (along line B). They have the highest crime rate of the region, much lower than the average american rate, though. The east and the south are fine, Vincennes, Fontenay, Montreuil all have nice parks and subway or RER stations. Nogent and Joinville-le-Pont are a bit pricier but they have nice cycling paths along the river... It will depend on what you're looking for... I personally am not the greatest fan of the western suburbs, even if I was born there, that are historically more upper class and less welcoming to the outsiders and with less community work, community gardens and the like... So it depends on which part of Paris you want to access quickly (so public transport), if you want to avoid pollution (be on a hilltop), your price range (but you sometimes find a cheaper rent in a better city), what amenities are important to you...

[@michellep6015]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Very insightful.

[@fp2374]

I lived in Versailles and worked in Paris for 9 years the best combi ever, then move to Bretagne and wow life is so much better la vie est belle!

[@airohajo4604]

I'm getting ready to move in about 2 months and believe it or not, my biggest anxiety is making new friends as an adult if you are not a student. Anyone with ideas on this 🙈 How do you approach meeting people excluding on dating apps

[@VictoriaMajule]

Best advice for adults (no longer in the student stage) is to befriend your local neighbours. From your bakery lady to signing up for local activities within the community , will really get the ball rolling. You will also learn the language faster and meet new people 😉

[@athrunzala6770]

I would add that hobbies or passions are also a good way to make friends. whether in sport, art or even cultural exchange. my wife is Japanese and she was able to create friendships in her badminton club and in a Franco-Japanese association

[@NouriaDiallo]

I concur. Volunteering in a local association that picks your interest is the best way to find your people. Or just participating in their events. If you're ecologically minded, there are "ressourceries", non profit that focus on waste reduction, reuse and recycling (great place to shop or get rid of your surplus), and those around Paris unite in organizing a festival every year. Repair cafés and object libraries, LPO (League for the protection of birds) and local Facebook groups (enter the name of your town/arrondissement and see what's available) of recycling, free help and plant exchange. There are community gardens, there are non-profits that support small farmers (Amap) and where you can get fruits and vegetables directly from the producer, animal shelters, associations that protect feral cats, you name it. There are knitting clubs that do yarn graffiti, guerilla gardeners that sow flowers in available spaces, local history groups, choirs and bands, hiking associations if you want to visit the region (Randonneurs d'Île de France)... neighborhood festival committees, neighborhood meals for which a street can be closed to circulation, disco soups (where everyone brings an ingredient), and if you live in a historically left leaning town, the municipality will offer very affordable activities, like yoga lessons, pottery, drawing, sewing. There is free work out or tai chi in some parks. You can also become a regular in a nice bar near you with a happy hour, the kind that's comfortable for women to go alone... Also political organizations if you find one close to your values (I include feminists, antiracists or even cyclists in the political). But seriously, non-profits are always hungry for volunteers and there are really nice people in them (and sometimes a few less savory individuals, but still...) You can find many of them on the website of the town hall.

[@Oll_704]

Honestly I’ve never had a strong urge visit or live in Paris but I’ve always wanted to live in the French countryside or French seaside smaller cities/towns. Any suggestions based upon hospitality and affordability?

[@claude_1c74]

I think the soutwestern France meet your requirements.

[@athrunzala6770]

if you're not afraid of the climate, Normandy or Brittany are really cool.

[@Billyfrickfrancis]

La Rochelle, Toulouse --> warm weather, beautiful cities, easy going mood, nice food

[@Alec-Al]

You should move to the United States, we would love to have you here. I visited only three times Paris and stayed in each time about 1 week, I loved visiting Paris but that’s just it, I wouldn’t come to live there mainly due to the crowdedness and small living spaces in tiny apartments, plus I simply don’t enjoy taking metros anymore around a lot of people.

[@candle55]

​@belltowndaisyI thought about going to Mexico or Japan . I live in Georgia right now and I hate it here! I'd like to become an expat but I don't own a business so I'm not sure how to make money in another country. Right now I'm getting my bachelors degree but I dont want to be a teacher which is what I mainly here foreigners do when they leave from America or their retired military. What do you do? If you don't mind me asking.

[@RomainG6409]

because you can easily rent an affordable and big apartment in NY city ??? or in London ? I have worked for a UK / US company for more than 20 years, it was impossible for me, even with a good salary, to rent anything in the center (or just in) of these two cities ... you have nothing decent under 3 to 4 k $ or £ / month ... Paris is like any other big city, expensive ... talking about the noise and smell and dirt, NY is just a nightmare, no matter if you have a room at the 50th floors, you still ear constantly firefighter and police siren 24/7 ... roadworks are permanent since my first visit back in ... 1983 !

[@Thealexismariee]

Thank you for this ❤ I have been educating myself on Paris ALOT . I want to spend atleast 1 month there

[@VictoriaMajule]

You are welcome 🙏🏽

[@plato1273]

It's interesting how they would have believe you are inferior, only because they don't know their history. The pyramids are in Africa, and so is the Phoenix, which bears African features, among the statues, and paintings. The moors dominated parts of Europe for centuries, and civilized it. The richest man to ever live was Mansa Musa, worth 400 billion guess where he was from...

[@irenefabian1925]

So detailed… with that beautiful accent 😍 can’t get tired reWatching your videos

[@VictoriaMajule]

This warms my heart ❤️ thank you so much darling!

[@LTNFragranceExperience]

I’m looking to move to Paris within the next 6 months but I’m stuck in how to get started.

[@embracewithchristina]

That hair color is beautiful!!

[@cates8223]

Thank you for this video. Please recommend where a person can live outside Paris while still working in Paris?

[@VictoriaMajule]

I recommend departments around 78, 92 or 94 are great for suburban Paris

[@1Devonpen]

Thank you this was very helpful

[@rithersospeterkati3355]

Asante sana kwa kushare nasi experiance yako toka Tanzania mpaka Paris. ❤❤❤❤❤🇸🇪🇸🇪🇹🇿🇹🇿🙏

[@bernardmartinez1275]

Globally you are right. Administration procedures in France are so complicated and long. Is your partner English of French to help you in daily life and for learning the language, especially if you live around the city? The two kisses is a convivial attitude depending on the circumstances and the people. Beware of glittering life. Did you visit the backstage of the city to understand the real life of people? Your color and education according your way of talking are not a problem. Paris is a pleasant city as a foreigner for visiting or staying for several months. You can meet and talk with many young people who speak English. For living for a long term journey like several years; you need to speak french and to be invited by parisians at home to feel as a parisian too. Like everywhere full Immersion is the key if you love the city and maybe stay.

[@athrunzala6770]

administrative procedures in France... quite a tragic epic lol. but if it can reassure you even the French often miss one or two steps lol and so we go back and forth to the town hall lol. I wouldn't talk about racism because being white, I'm not faced with this problem and therefore I can't really understand it. mais si tu es encore en france je te souhaite de pouvoir en profité et si tu es deja partie j'espere que tu garde quand meme un bon souvenir de mon pays .

[@PeaceNStorms]

Anyone have experience with Provence? Are they black tourist friendly in that region?

[@Thedopestceo]

I’ve spent time in Paris. Right away, in the airport, a gentleman in a suit put his entire leg in front of me to prevent me from walking by. He was talking to other men in suits - clearly they all worked at the airport in some capacity. He never looked at me.. he just kept talking to the other men in suits, arms folded while he put his leg in front of my suitcases as I tried to walk past. Instead of stopping his conversation for 10 seconds and turning to me and telling me that this direction is no longer accessible or I must go around to exit the airport - he felt it was best to keep talking while not even looking at me and just put his leg in front of me each time I tried to go around him. He literally would put his leg even further and further out in front of me as I tried to go around him…never looked at me once. A taxi driver had to tap me on the shoulder and tell me that “sorry ma’am, that way is now closed”…Otherwise I would’ve never known. It’s this type of thing that has me mind blown about basic decency. On top of that you will get completely blown off and deliberately told the wrong directions by some less than friendly Parisians. I almost missed my flight back to LA, even though I arrived to the airport two hours early. Airport workers were sending me back and forth across this busy street, 4 times with 70 pounds of luggage to and from the wrong place! I broke down in tears at Charles de Gaulle…. no joke. My google translate was totally not working in France. Verizon did not have my back out there…Dietary restrictions? Too bad! Oh sorry… since we don’t understand you and you don’t speak French…here’s a huge 5 inch tower of raw salmon for your dining pleasure! I pulled a lighter out of my purse and put it next to my plate and they waiter told me “we’re closed”.. in English. May I mention that there is dog poo all over the streets…The Louvre was amazing ❤️the architecture was amazing ❤️.. ambiance was very good 👍 I had a high rise on the 16th floor in front of the Iron Lady ✅❤️it was spectacular. Monoprix(the French Target) was cool.. excellent French pj’s and cosmetics. The manager was super rude to me.. didn’t want to show me where to find almond milk.. he basically told me to F off! Next stop Almafi coast and London. Excited about London as I believe and English speaking country may be a “softer landing” for me. I heard Amalfi coast even though Italian speaking is much more laid-back than parts of France. I will try Paris again as the shopping is 10 out of 10 💫 and in all honesty, if I would have know a bit of French, my experience would have been better.

[@misshoneynevercame4832]

Well damn, they are called snobs for a reason.

[@likhwezititus]

Hi I'm Somali and Taiwanese I was born in France and it's sad that locals are unkind to tourists and visitors I'm very sorry you had a bad experience. France looked nice on Ratatouille but it can be racist and especially very classist unfortunately.😔

[@Thedopestceo]

@belltowndaisy I don't like to create boundaries for myself. I am free to explore the world and I will of course always have my own opinions about a particular place - some good some maybe not so good...however, what an injustice to oneself, to limit your travels and or experiences based on cultural differences.

[@Thedopestceo]

@belltowndaisy an essay? .. this is a public forum and I was merely expressing my thoughts and experiences. Best wishes to you...

[@rickeyhoward748]

I am assuming you are vegan/vegetarian from your post. If so, any tips on navigating Paris as a vegan?

[@somethinelse0930]

The US is crowded as well if you’re staying in a big city like Atlanta or New York or Los Angeles and the housing unit is going to be small and you’re still gonna spend a fortune. It’s expensive here too…we have more jobs though.

[@Jay-jb2vr]

More jobs = stagnant wages since 1972....

[@gagetucker7046]

Which suburb do you live in and which would you recommend?

[@chondasaine4331]

I love your hair! Where do you get your hair done in Paris?

[@rithersospeterkati3355]

Sasa twambie kitu cha kutumia usoni kutoa rynkors? Ukiwa tayari niambie. 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇹🇿🇹🇿🙏

[@SAWAiVANA]

omg umetoka tanzania?! Mambo, vipi za lehyo?

[@zorgon410]

France is amazing- I’ve never experienced such politeness as a black man

[@Sarnum-ez2sd]

Do you feel blessed???

[@VictoriaMajule]

@@Sarnum-ez2sd God has been nothing but faithful to me 🙏🏽

[@arcabuz]

As a black person you have most likely felt like home in Paris

[@jesusbaby3761]

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[@princesssmallhood6704]

I want to come this year I speak french well...

[@Wendy_Wednesday]

She so sweet and kind

[@VictoriaMajule]

Thank you girl! I appreciate you watching !

[@medinaelijah6741]

Hello. Can someone change visit visa to study visa/language.

[@claude_1c74]

Yes , but you should return to your own country and apply for the apropriate visa at the consulate.😀

[@Mimikyu560]

U have an accent 😲

[@morphilou]

lol paris it is not the france i live in 1 city of 200 000 peoples and i pay 450 euros for 90m2 (760ft2)

[@zmmmmkm]

I hear Paris dirty AF

[@leonwoods4052]

What part of the bush in Africa are you from ?

[@ibrahimabarry4937]

What racist did you crawl out of ?

[@leonwoods4052]

@@ibrahimabarry4937 😆 🤣 😂 I'm no racist

[@rosa61217]

Leonwoods, you come across uncultured.

[@PureSoul-rf4xd]

Omg,even here discrimination is definitely apparent