MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS VILLAGE OF RIBEAUVILLE - OUR FAVORITE CHIRISMAS MARKET OF OUR VAN LIFE TOUR

[@luizleitao1775]

After 4 years on the road, you seemed to have learned just how to do the perfect KZbin vídeos. Unlike the average ones, your videos have the right timing (slow camera work), professional editing, proper choice of background music, variety of scenes, nice interchange of tourist attractions with informal daily routines, etc. Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

[@SnowAndCurt]

Thanks for that!

[@SnowAndCurt]

Thanks for that! We are happy to share the journey with you

[@MaryLDodd]

Could just taste the Escargot, bread and sauce! Thank you for the extra videos. Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

[@marthaobrien3742]

Great point enjoy the holidays

[@jojodancer5016]

Thanks for timing your move to begin your new journey at this wonderful time of year. Magical! You both are so giddy, it’s exciting. Enjoy!!!

[@cindycreateforlife]

I have to admit, I thought your journey to Europe was odd timing but, wow, it has been eye opening to see the beauty of France this time of year! Now I know why people rave about the Christmas villages, this one was very different, very medieval and the snow made it a special day! So good to see you smiling and trying new things, epic video as always! 💕🇨🇦⛄️

[@meowzic]

I don't think you can top that for a Christmas village! Absolutely amazing, so interesting to see how others celebrate Christmas in such a historic way.

[@sheliafalgout5043]

What a wonderful treat! Thanks guys for working so hard to bring us this all these beautiful markets!

[@apk257]

Little tiny French lesson: the letter i is pronounced like it is in spanish, like our e. eau is pronounced O (oh). So Ribeauville is reeboveel. VIlle (veel) means town. That's close enough. :) You'll see the word eau (oh), which means water. And you know the word beau from English, right? Pronounced bo. Except of course that as you learned, the accent over the e at the end of the word made it Reeboveelay. But usually with the word ville there is no accent. This was special.

[@fabiott]

I don't know much about the French language, but if you're pronouncing every letter or every syllable, you're probably saying too much 😉

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM OH my word - the atmosphere was oozing off the screen and I swear I could smell the woodsmoke! I love that you are collecting these 'memory mugs', too. Bless you and the Kitties as we head into Christmas proper... YAM xx

[@QuiltGeek]

I am loving you being in Europe!! So many “extra” videos !! I enjoy all the Christmas markets. Admire your restraint …I would have bags of goodies!! What wonderful holidays you are going to have!! Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and safe new year!!❤

[@cgreen186]

Wow! What a wonderful Christmas time we are enjoying with you. This one is so special and I loved watching both of your reactions. Snow it looks like you need to take a rest so you'll be ready for the next town. Can't wait for your next one. Keep warm as you show us all the wonders of the European Christmas season... Merry Christmas!

[@crivensro]

Hi Snow and Curt! I am delighted that you are liking my country, Alsace 🥰😍Thank you so much for showing it so well! Your videos are gorgeous! The wrist- guards are called vambraces in English and are a part of a medieval armour.

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

Loved the warm and lively medieval atmosphere of Christmas in Ribeauville!! Felt I was right there with you drinking and eating as we walked around together. Merry Christmas, Snow and Curt! 🎄🎄🎄

[@Graygramma]

Curt reminds me of a kid on Christmas morning…with presents filled with his favorite food. What a joy it was watching today…Merry Christmas!

[@debbielafleur9159]

These "Christmas villages" are so lovely. So much culture and tradition, not to mention the food. I'm also enjoying a video every day, but know not to get used to it. Happy travels, and Merry Christmas, Snow & Curt!

[@SnowAndCurt]

Yes.... Don't get used to it 🤣🤣😊 it's a lot of work! But, we thought this was the best way to share the markets!

[@susanlewis1875]

That final shot on the spiked throne was the topper for 2023, Snow! Thanks for sharing the fun!

[@EdwardLaberge]

Snow your eyes are so expressive, you can sure tell when you're happy. Thank you both for taking us on the trip with you.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩💝🙏You guys are amazing! THANK YOU. I LOVE how you guys did these SPECIAL Christmas vlogmas type videos leading up to Christmas - they are wonderful. I appreciate you guys sharing your Christmas cheer from France. Thanks for sharing your journey. I hope you guys decide to do the 5-7 days before Christmas videos every year.👍🤩🙏💝

[@CM-zl2jw]

😂. OMG That sheep dog was the best. Laser focused or what!! 👏. He had complete control of his flock. That was so cool. ❤

[@kathleenanderson9585]

So much joy watching these markets ! Peace And All Good Snow and Kurt !!!

[@AilsaPehi]

What a cool way to celebrate a medieval Christmas. Fried food, warm wine, hot chocolate. So different. Uncommon. Fantastic memory for a traveler.

[@LizHouck]

Omg!!!! Love, love, loving these bonus Christmas 🎄 videos!!!! Merry Christmas to you two!!!❤

[@northton5]

You guys are killin it with the footage of the Christmas experience in Europe!!!! You always do well but these this past week have absolutely transported me there with you ❤️. Wish I was one of your cats that would be enough for me , what am I saying of course it would be your cats are spoiled beyond measure 😊. Merry Christmas and God Bless us everyone ❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@ellenolmstead5026]

What a Chrismas spirit! Mid evil days? One heck of a good idea. The Chrismas spirit is not dead in France. God Bless them. And you.

[@cheryllundholm8779]

Thank you for another wonderful Christmas village! See you tomorrow!

[@cristinagutierrez547]

Wow, what a treat!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US!!! I can’t wait until tomorrow!❤

[@nancymcphee2417]

Ree-bo-ville - try that! Its just glorious and so wonderful you are there for these special markets! Merry Christmas!

[@havebasswilltravel57]

Oh my how wonderful my mom is 93 watch with myself this is so charming way to enjoy YOUR an Our Christmas. Meresee.thank you. MERRY CHRISTMAS from Ohio also 🐾🐈‍⬛🐾🐈‍⬛ 13:19

[@femalism1715]

Thank you! I adore traditional medieval Yule celebrations! Listening to people in the background speak French is like music to my ears!

[@odettec1]

What fantastic fiming you have done for us, the huge effort you guy's put in to the entire day, walking around filming in the cold, all for us ~ THANK YOU GUY'S!

[@cintiapollock2486]

wow looks so fun an festive very lively nice crowd and seller : ) Beautiful little place . Being a shepherdess and spinner I especially loved the little band of sheep and their herders even a dog : )

[@sharonspivey781]

Absolutely awesome video of such rich history, love the village. Your description Curt , it does look like a town in a fairy tale of medieval times, I agree! Can't wait to see more😊 Thanks for letting us come along this journey with you both😊 Today's walk along was fantastic!! Loved the Medieval Market 😊 I think I could taste that hot apple cider. Safe Travels.

[@michelleclark9445]

Ooh, the snow is so magical on the medieval village rooftops. What an amazing experience! Thank you again for sharing your journey with us. Wishing you both and your kitties a wonderful Christmas. Joyeux noël Snow and Curt 🌲 Safe travels, 🤗🇨🇦

[@marthaobrien3742]

Enjoy your videos for their entertainment value. But really enjoy the education I get, all those little out of the way places I might not get to see. History that you make so interesting. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year's. Got to love your cats. Cats don't usually get to see the world. They seem as pleased as you both are.

[@sharonhaas8503]

🎄🎄🎄 Loved going back in time in that Christmas Market. 🎄 So fun to visit Medieval times! So many fun things to see! 🔥 Warming around a log is a great idea. 🔥 Thank you for the fantastic video. Looking forward to seeing the next market. Take care. Safe travels! ❇❇❇

[@oghippiechick]

I LOVED this episode. I didn't know I needed a Renaissance Faire Christmas Market video today. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!

[@carolmitchell8014]

❤❤❤ The Midevil Christmas Village 🎄 & the Saint Nick - THX for the Experience!!!

[@SnowAndCurt]

Happy to share

[@sheliajones8238]

Oh Snow and Curt that was breathtaking that was a very beautiful place I just wish that I could see it it's truly beautiful there where you all are at God bless you both I've always dreamed of going places like that but never got to go now I get to go with you all thank you so much and truly again I hope you have a wonderful and a very blessed Christmas and a very blessed new year God bless you see you in the new year love you guys and I truly mean that and by the way it is December the 23rd I am watching this on Saturday love you guys

[@suefitz2498]

Fantastic…love the snow and that village is stunning ❤❤

[@CarolynnMc01]

I totally enjoyed your adventure! The food looked excellent! It was cool seeing Krampus costumes at the event. Never saw Krampus costumes at Christmas markets or festivals before. Loved it! Thank you again for taking us along.

[@wabbit7608]

Fabulous video guys, thanks again.

[@SnowAndCurt]

Our pleasure!

[@roblundy4203]

I lived in the area on the German side of the border when I was in my teens.The cultural experience is amazing.Loving this part of your journey as it brings back fond memories.Cheers

[@femalism1715]

I lived in Baden Baden as a kid. Christmas in the Black Forest or in Colmar (Fr.) was my favourite time of year. Christmas in Europe is whimsical and magical!

[@elabuterin7150]

Same here. Lived in Karlsruhe as a military family.

[@roblundy4203]

@@femalism1715 I lived in Lahr 81-83 as the son of a teacher on the canadian forces base.

[@julieeakes]

I feel like I’m watching a Hollywood movie. Great music selections. Not a fan of crowds so it was great to hear that Snow still enjoyed it. Merry Christmas.

[@ScottBryant-wi7gb]

I have so enjoyed this Christmas time journey.

[@carolrequena3067]

❤ because of your Christmas 🤶 vidoes "Christmas Villages" are on my bucket list!

[@shadowette1950]

Wow... fascinating to say the least... thanks for a most awesome video ❤ Merry Christmas Snow and Curt

[@sailinglatis]

I’m sitting here smiling and laughing as I enjoy all the festivities with you. Thank you!🇨🇦

[@norm4907]

The trick to finding Curt in crowds is have him wear a bright orange hat. Believe me you’ll spot him a mile away.

[@dagmarinusa9567]

I am sitting here crying… missing home. Thank you so much for this video. Have a hot wine "Glühwein" for me.

[@joellepatry493]

Thanks! Thats the word I was searching for the other day! 😂Merry Christmas!🎄 ✌🏻💕

[@eydienoteddie]

I was in Europe last month and missed the Christmas markets by a week. Thank you so much for sharing. Though I couldn’t see them and experience all the sights, sounds, and food in person, this video is the next best thing! Glad you’re enjoying it all.

[@jenh9252]

Fantastic videos, you are giving us such insight into the area and villages

[@beverlysyferd379]

Thank you for this wonderful Christmas video. Enjoyed every moment.

[@craftytraveler9238]

Another beautiful video. I love seeing the Father Christmas and Grampas costumes. Escargot, I have eaten it once. It is good as long as you don't think about what you are eating.

[@escapa_de_ValPat]

👏👏👏👏 my country you make me love it even more with your very beautiful videos and also your KZbin family.

[@kathyanderson1509]

I felt your cheer in your steps . Lovely vlog . Thanks for the stunning views

[@SnowAndCurt]

🎄🎅⛄🎁

[@SFNativeGal]

Really makes me want to find a traveling companion to visit this wonderful town. What a treat. Thank you so much!

[@au.thisvsthat]

Be bold hun, you can travel on your own. There are lots of single female travellers out there on KZbin. Don’t waste precious time looking for a travelling partner. Carpe diem sieze the day!

[@debyarger3084]

I have to say,I think the village of trees was my favorite. Marry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@sharoncochran8508]

This was like watching a movie! Just wow!

[@elebelle51]

In summer, these Alsacien villages are beautiful with flowers at all the balconies. Ri (short I, as in "it") Beau (like "bo") Ville (like "ville") Vosges (like "voj", long o and soft g) You'll get the hang of it. You're doing a good job of trying.

[@joybrantley7825]

Oh my Snow and Curt...you have no idea how much I have enjoyed your videos! You both are the best...love all your travels! Just wonderful!👍

[@cherylbryant3125]

Perfect! You two have done the Holiday up right! If we ever get back to Germany we will going to this town for the Christmas weekends. Thank you and safe, happy travels to you both.

[@LilyWasHereMB]

Now i know why you decided to cross in winter. Curt shows the excitement and awe of a child experiencing the season for the first time and Snow, you must be in heaven. Merry Christmas! ☃️

[@shelleypakenham9129]

We have been watching since the start of your journey. You mean so much to us. You put a smile on our face. We travel 6 months of the year and the other six months you keep us going ❤️ Merry Christmas Curt and Snow. Safe travels Love at Christmas from Ontario Canada

[@DonnasRoadTrips]

Beautiful and what an experience.

[@kerrybyers257]

A reenactor’s paradise!

[@nancytrump1912]

This medieval (excuse my spelling) town is my most favoriteso far -- the people working in the area seem to have just as much fun as both of you! My mouth wanted to have at least the steaming food and a bit of wine !🧡

[@Stephanie-kt9vh]

What an experience. This is certainly a once in a lifetime!!! I can literally FEEL the excitement and experience, the nostalgia and the Holiday Spirit through your video. This is PHENOMENAL!!! AMAZING job guys! Thank you SOOOOO much for taking us along and sharing. This is like taking a bucket list adventure with 2 precious friends. Glad youre both feeling better .. I am truly in awe. Blessing from home, the USA

[@priscillachapman9145]

Fun fun! A medieval celebration of Christmas and the ancient customs for the 25th of December.

[@picturenut]

I have to interrupt this video to say thank you thank you. You made my Christmas.

[@SnowAndCurt]

You are so welcome!

[@cheleshows]

The Traditions and Culture is Wonderful, so important.

[@dianejohnson1991]

I loved seeing the twinkles in your eyes Snow. This was the awesome place and I love the music you put out with it.

[@sallyburkett-caskinette8723]

Snow and Curt you have done a fabulous job on this video! Loved all of it, music and scenery, narration.

[@lindasimmons-pe9ew]

Absolutely awesome! Looked like a great time had by all. Loving the videos. I would only have to say no to the escargot. ..lol Other than that, perfect day. Stay safe and enjoy your travels. Looking forward to the next video.

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

What an amazing set of videos. Your vlogs are always good but this one of the Christmas Markets has been the best! Merry Christmas!

[@SnowAndCurt]

Thank you! You too!

[@lisamercier391]

This is so cool. Love every minute. Thank you 😊

[@clodh61]

1 word .. wow wow wow ... thanks for sharing those superbe villages. We can taste de hot wine, the escargot end the spirit of each village ... Merci Beaucoup ;-)

[@terizumbusch8408]

I agree that was my most favorite video about the Christmas markets that you've done or anybody's done. That was a wonderful journey. Thank you for your insights and your love of the history and the people and the food and just the joy of the time, Thank you for sharing it with us and thank you for your gifts of photography and video and your word craft is very beautiful and it paints us a beautiful picture. We feel like we're walking along with you through the streets. I'm 74 and I live in Portland Oregon, and I've never gotten to go to Europe. And I am so glad that you are there and that we get to see it through your eyes. Be blessed and merry christmas❤

[@SnowAndCurt]

We sure love to share the journey with our KZbin family! Merry Christmas over there in Portland 🎁⛄🎅🎄

[@terizumbusch8408]

So I walked with you through your heart journey. And then on December 11th I ended up on my birthday in the emergency room. And now i'm recovering from open heart surgery. I knew something was wrong but I didn't know how bad so I'm hoping to have as greater recovery as you've had. Even though you didn't have a heart surgery. I'm praying that your heart continues to be strong. So getting to do Christmas in Europe with you is a special treat especially this year. Because right now i'm in a recovery home and will be doing christmas probably in february. Good thing we know Jesus wasn't born on December 25th. We just celebrate it then but we can celebrate him all the time. Blessings

[@SnowAndCurt]

Oh no! I'm so sorry this happened to you. We know what a scary time it can be. I'm living proof that it's possible to thrive with a heart condition. Follow the doctor's orders, do your own research on best practices, and most of all ... Slowly learn to trust your body again... It will help you with the stress. I know it's tough, but focus on how strong you are! Please keep us posted.

[@terizumbusch8408]

I have a very strong faith in God, I know he got me to the ER. Kept me from having a massive heart attack and he's bringing me through. I have great trust in him. And I know he's with me. So I'm not stressed at all about this. I'm really not. I'm just taken One Day at a Time. And trying to do exactly what I'm supposed to do. No one that he is with me. I can feel his presence. His piece is so wonderful so much. I will keep you posted.. In the meantime merry christmas

[@joellepatry493]

A speedy recovery to you. God bless.✌🏻💕🕊🎄🙏🏻

[@TA-hg8qm]

I love your videos and have especially enjoyed this Christmas series! Thank you and Go Gators!

[@magn630]

I'm from California and I've always had a bias for CA wines, but I will be traveling to France in a couple of months, and I am now sooo looking forward to going all out and tasting as much French wine as I can. I like escargot enough to try them whenever I can. This reminds me of the Renaissnce Faire we have - but in a much grandeur scale of course. Here, the public is encouraged to dress in bedevil garb and it is a lot of fun - of course, not one tenth of what you are experiencing.

[@colorpagan]

Thank you so much for the video's I had fun❤🎉🎉😊

[@dianashaw6229]

I love when Smow gives us some history about these places they go

[@iluvstuff6618]

💕hi guys 🤗 Oh boy oh boy. Top of the charts! How can we possibly leave this place 😭 My beeeeeautiful Snow and Curt....... your faces must still hurt from your ginormous smiles(I know mine is). Europe is your place. These villages with their churches, shops, markets and people is definitely your jam😊 You both really shine here. On to the next! Take care and safe travel 💕

[@SnowAndCurt]

Thank you for the kind words! We are loving Europe

[@kazallendesign]

The snow is magical! I want snow…. No snow in lower Michigan this year, but happy for you to have it. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@joellepatry493]

I’m in SE MI too. Just a dusting on xmas morn would be a welcome treat!🎄✌🏻💕🤞🏻

[@francesclark363]

Best Christmas market for sure. Feliz navidad

[@roarlyon]

Awesome Snow & Curt ❤️🌟🎄☃️Merry Christmas gbu

[@grabowskycountry]

Oooh the medieval Christmas market was so alive. And to see the child go up to Krampus was a thrill for me. Thank you and from our home to yours Merry Christmas Snow, Curt, G & Vanna 🎄🎄🎅🤶🎄🎄

[@marinacam]

Omg - LOVED the music you chose for this one - so good!!

[@CatBalou38]

The town is just magical. We have no snow here in Michigan. The people on the stilts are awesome! And then there was power!!❤. No thanks on the 🐌 snails. I do believe you're right though that they depend on tourism for their income. I'm so glad you are having such a good time. You both deserve it. I enjoy watching you and have followed since you got stuck in Mexico. I look forward to another year together. Merry Christmas and thank you. ❤

[@Diatom27]

Love, love medieval times so this is one village that I would put on my bucket list if I was to travel, especially at Christmas time ❤ Congratulations on yet another first class vlog! You outdo yourselves time and again. Living in South Africa, we are no strangers to power failures, but what a shame for the stalls and shops for this to happen at such a time! At least the power was back within a relatively short time. Thank you for making this Christmas so magical as we journey along with you. Have a merry Christmas 🎅🏻🎄🎁🎅🏻🎄🎁🎅🏻🎄🎁❤️

[@BajaGirl302]

That’s were my ancestors lived! So we are both French and German! 💗

[@judycookson1690]

Snow I'm so glad you're health is doing well. Glad to see you're doing lots of walking. I applaud u for losing weight and still watching how much u eat. Good for You👍😊 Thank u for all the Christmas markets u filmed, a real experience!!!

[@hcarpam1]

Snow you are just beaming. Never seen you so happy.

[@dianneweaver4809]

wonderful eye candy !! I was in Europe in the 70"s and it was stunningly beautiful.

[@ankiolebring8388]

This gave me a very warm and cozy feeling❤

[@christinemichael3291]

Snow, my dad had some heart issues last year. His doctor suggested that when the weather was cold under 40 degrees to try to cover his nose and mouth to warm his breath so that it didn't make his heart work so hard. Maybe this would help conserve some of your energy.

[@movingtargetschannel]

Ree-bo- vee- lay. Vosges is Vojjjjh. French has no primary or secondary accents so there is no stress in any part of a word. Enjoy!

[@glennarussell4682]

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow. Ohh Yeahh. Happy Holidays and thumbs up from S. California.

[@Jan-gv5db]

Hello wonderful an amazing snow, Kurt, Vanna and G! I found you in Brazil and I am in love with you all! These are the most amazing videos that y'all do and I'm just enjoying them so much and I feel like I'm seeing the world through you guys! Thank you so much, we took our two dogs and went to the ocean for Christmas 7 Days 6 nights and just got home ! As soon as I got settled and the dogs are in the bed, I had to find you guys am I glad I did and I have missed y'all! Did not have time to watch at the beach! Again thank you so much and you're in my prayers to keep you safe unhappy! Your smiles make me happy Jan from NC

[@pattiamaya4671]

Feliz Navidad from Austin Texas. Safe travels and say hi to the kitties

[@maryheller8560]

Snow & Curt, I can't tell you how special it is to me that you took us on all these Christmas village tours. It's been a dream of mine to visit the famous (well, not the famous, aka well-known, specific markets, but any) European Christmas markets. I feel like I was there!

[@sharonoldham4374]

Wow ! Snow and Curt the Christmas videos have been superb. So much history, the buildings, food and the markets. I believe my great great grandmother and grandfather would love this. They were both French. Thank you for sharing Christmas from France. Loved all this ❤😊

[@sheryl2761]

Oh, I could have watched this all night...Thank you!

[@jeanward1198]

Absolutely charming village! What a beautiful time to celebrate the season! So glad you were there and brought it into my home via your video!

[@barbaras2072]

Thank you for all these videos leading up to Christmas!Merry Christmas 🎄 to you both 🎁

[@SnowAndCurt]

Our pleasure! We had so much fun sharing the journey!