FRANCE VLOG: Spending Christmas in a 1,000 Year old Chapel at Mont St. Michel

[@lose999]

I'm weeping with Joy for this spectacular vlog. The memories you all are making are priceless. I remember Carcassonne castle from my childhood in France. You are truly blessed to have such an exquisite experience for Christmas. ❤ My dad renovated a barn into a small cottage in Provence which brings back memories of the gorgeous countryside and sweet, quaint village stores. Thank you for this, Michel. It's wonderful.

[@MichelJanse]

Wow wow wow, how amazing!! That sounds so so beautiful and sweet🤍🤍

[@nancyconca9892]

This was such a beautiful vlog, Michel ❤️ What a beautiful place to see and stay in - I’m sure one of your most memorable Christmases so far 🤩🤩🤩 Thanks for showing us around and for posting this vlog ❤ The history in Europe is astounding and breathtaking to see in person👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 ❤ and that the New Year 2024 will bring much happiness, good health, happy memories, and success for you and Jordy and your families 🎼🌺💕💝🙏👏🏻

[@benjaminsmith7326]

I laughed so hard when Jordy blew that horn thing! Thanks for the smile ! I needed it today ❤ Thank you also for sharing such beautiful memories with us! It’s so clear he adores you and you adore him🥰😊🥰

[@MichelJanse]

Sending you love today friend!!🤍🤍Thank you for being apart of this community it truly means so much to me Benjamin 🤍🫶🏼

[@jacqueline23788]

a french horn (hunting instrument)

[@benjaminsmith7326]

@@jacqueline23788 thank you😊 I did not want to call it the incorrect name🤣

[@benjaminsmith7326]

@@MichelJanse Thank you❤️

[@claraf9533]

I just adore your wavy hair looks. Definitely suits you. So beautiful and natural looking.

[@chrissiedcohen]

This was one of my most favorite vlogs of yours, Michel. I loved seeing the sights, hearing the history (including the “wows”), and the glimpses of your cooking & quality time with family.🎄 I also loved your wavy & carefree hair. You seemed so relaxed! As always, thanks for taking us along!

[@vicky_la_france]

Oh Michel, this just warmed my heart so much. I studied abroad in Nantes, France over a decade ago and Mont Saint Michel was one of the organized group trips. Thank you for helping me relive all those beautiful memories. Hope you and the Searcys had a blessed Christmas. ♥

[@loytoco]

Such a lovely vlog. Very cosy atmosphere. I am Italian and I lived in Rome for years. Staying in a house that is almost 1000 years old is ALWAYS cool, regardless of how old your country is.

[@mariamangion21]

Always so cozy and warm to watch, thank you for being the kindest and precious soul in the world! Michel is truly an inspiration and has the most loving soul! You feel like a best friend! It's like I'm drinking coffee & hanging out with you 🥰 🦋

[@MichelJanse]

Awwe Maria, so sweet as always! I hope you are doing well friend!!🤍🤍

[@Yourworkathomecoach]

You said exactly what I was thinking❤

[@ferncurtis2437]

Thank you so much for letting us share in your joy…truly heartwarming to watch 🥰

[@Matkeos1]

Nice vlog. I appreciate that you have us more insight into what you were experiencing this time. And it still felt more personal.

[@sallycroft2191]

Michel, this is a Christmas you will never forget. Mont St Michel was an incredible treat to see. Thank you for sharing your trip with Jordy and family with us. We can't do everything on a trip and it is another reason to return. Blessings to you and yours this year.

[@ShellyBomb]

Hello beautiful Michel ~ What an extraordinary place to have been on Christmas Eve (day) at Mont St. Michel 🏰 ... Okay back to the adventure! 🥰

[@MichelJanse]

It was so beautiful 🤍🤍

[@lorrainemaccarelli4655]

So stunning the church was. Thanks for sharing.

[@marciabodak3579]

Amazing views and structures. I can’t believe the beauty in the architecture and landscapes. A trip in a lifetime..

[@MichelJanse]

Right it is truly amazing!!🤍🤍

[@leslin-8142]

Michel, take a picture of the key before mailing it as a memento and memory. You can frame it and it will be a wonderful reminder!!

[@alisanhankins8762]

I spent some time dreaming of pursuing an art history degree and studied architecture in college. This is a literal dream 😭❤ thanks for sharing!! So beautiful. What a special memory yall will have with papa S forever and ever. I love this. My heart can’t handle it!!!

[@annetteturner2286]

So beautiful, thank you so much for taking us along, I thoroughly enjoyed it ❤

[@sarameier]

I’ve been to France a few times but these vlogs made me excited to go back! Thank you for sharing them with us 💗

[@CPhoto1111]

It may have been midnight mass!

[@suzannesearcyjohnson]

Love this. So glad you guys had a wonderful trip!

[@virginiawilson9008]

Michel your natural curls/hair looks so pretty. ❤❤

[@SHERRILOWE-wz4lg]

Oh my gosh I have really enjoyed all your vlogs on this trip and can’t wait to see Rome ❤ thank you for sharing!!!

[@MichelJanse]

Aweee heheheh thank you friend!!🤍🤍

[@ae331909]

Michel, in the intro, you reminded me so much of Mama Janse! Such a beautiful and wonderful family. And Mont St. Michel was breathtaking, and I’m sure more so in person.

[@MichelJanse]

Awweee this is such a sweet compliment thank you kind friend!!🤍🤍

[@Margaret.Probst]

Well now I officially want to see France!

[@helirajamaki]

Thank you for sharing this experience with us! ❤ Mont St. Michel is definitely on my traveling list too from now on, sooo beautiful. 😍

[@MichelJanse]

It’s sooo beautiful 🫶🏼🤍🥰

[@helirajamaki]

@@perthfanny3017 Thank you! 😍 I'll definitely add that to my list too. ❤️

[@justinfelt748]

Happy Wednesday, Michel!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇👍. The name "Mont St. Michel" is so...magical and a pretty icon. Nice!😀⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

[@amyg8761]

Loved seeing all this history. Thank you

[@thaisass6024]

I'm already crying - this is a dream. i'm beyond happy for you darling Michel🌹

[@susanb.1772]

This was incredible!! Loving these vlogs…❤❤❤

[@korneliacevasco9939]

Oh yeah - beautiful France / Europe . It looks like an incredible vacation . Now I am homesick , sitting alone in Florida for Christmas- all my friends and family lives in Germany . Well Happy New Year ❤🥂🍀

[@Chelbsn]

You have gorgeous footage of this vacation! What a priceless keepsake of time spent together in a beautiful country!

[@AnneRas11]

Love the video. I lived in Germany 6yrs and visited France many times. We love Mont St Michel. It really is a magical place. The parking lot used to be in a place that water engulfed each night. So no staying late.

[@AckGirl]

France agrees with you, you are radiant 🇫🇷

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Awwww, I love living vicariously through someone half my age, ha ha. But honestly, I will probably never make it to France, so thank you for sharing with us. ❤️ xo Edit- WOW, the chapel is stunning, as is the home you’re staying in. 🤩

[@alissalanden8176]

I bought a necklace when i was at Mont Saint Michel in highschool and Love it So much! What a beautiful place to stay with the castle there in the background ❤ The Normandy Beach is very powerful as my grandfather storm

[@sashabenton4413]

What a special trip they planned for their parents ❤

[@andreas_adventures]

Looks so fun! I've always wanted to go to Mont Saint-Michel. Merry belated Christmas.

[@MichelJanse]

Same to you friend and happy new year!!🤍🤍

[@RavenStorm1031]

This was so much fun to watch and those windows looking into the other bathrooms cracked me up 😂😂

[@lisab2543]

What an amazing place.

[@UX-frechie]

How beautiful!! I’m taking my teens to France later in the year was debating on whether or not to go to St. Michel, but that for sure seals the deal

[@MichelJanse]

It’s so beautiful!!!!🥰🥰 I hope y’all have so much fun!!🤍🤍

[@user-mv2tg8hc8c]

I love being Catholic! So rich in beauty and history!

[@lindsayb2365]

Ok, not important BUT Pretty sure Jordy was referencing Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater Revival when he said Big wheels keep on turning and then you broke out in some Journey and that just made me LOL Cute vlog thanks for sharing

[@clairealpes4244]

I'm so happy you went to Mont Saint Michel ! Had you asked me, it is probably the top destinations I'd have given you for a quick visit not too far away from Paris. Glad you liked it. Lovely Christmas you had there.

[@sandrayates4645]

Loving these Paris/France vlogs. Reminds me of my trip to France in high school in 1989! (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Versailles, le Mont Saint Michel) I’d love to go back with my hubby!

[@jeanniecawley1686]

Usually midnight mass Christmas eve

[@noradedios7639]

What a lovely and amazing trip! Thank you for sharing! 🌼

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Beautiful footage Michel 🥰such an amazing holiday .

[@danielleayde2330]

The video is clear even Paris. Beautiful. Paris is on my bucket list. I bet you had Merry Christmas!

[@reesac34]

I am enjoying these Vlogs you are posting, for they have really great content and you and Jordy look amazing in the Vlogs sharing some fun and laughter and letting your love shine❣️

[@paulinedooling742]

Oh my, I love your videos, I so hope you realize how much you have grown. I know you and Jordy is going to be great together, I would love for you both to come to Canada , Nova Scotia, I’ll be like your mom, darn your mom and dad can come as well.❤

[@victoriabanks-lai1127]

That was lovely. Thank you!

[@MichelJanse]

🤍🥰🫶🏼

[@melissmanda]

i see so much joy in you in this vlog! I LOVE it!

[@cassandraboyer7068]

❤ beautiful place

[@kge6492]

The little sign by the door to the chapel was a sign of the "Saint James Route" (sometimes called Camino). Saint James's Routes are pilgrimage routes by which people go to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, where Saint James is buried. The shell on that sign is of this route and being a Camino's pilgrim. It is actually called Saint James mussels.

[@MichelJanse]

Woah!!! Thank you for sharing friend!!🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@kge6492]

@@MichelJanse However the use of a walking stick and the mont saint Michel in the background can also indicate some diffrent pilgrimage route that somehow connected to the Camino.

[@Sera-R]

These vlogs are amazing! I’m living Vicariously through you!!!

[@kellywilliams7262]

What a beautiful place. Definitely adding to my bucket list!

[@kimkkillen]

LOVE it! Great video and awesome sights in France! Merry Christmas! I giggled when Jordy sang a line from CCR's Proud Mary and Michel sang a line from Journey's Wheel in the sky!

[@ChristineS-sf3rc]

such a great vlog! lovely! Thank you Michel ❤

[@DonnasWonderland]

I do love the old buildings of our countries over here they are generally so beautiful so much more character than the houses that get built now where the estates all look the same and the houses all look the same. Thank you for sharing your Christmas Day the property was very cute those windows where boggling though lol

[@MichelJanse]

I agree they are so beautiful and breathe taking!!🤍🤍

[@korneliacevasco9939]

I am from Europe and for me nothing is really old in US . St. Augustine in Florida is the oldest town ,but not even close to what you have in Europe .@@MichelJanse

[@allyssumrose]

That looks amazing being there!! I'm so glad you had such a fabulous trip!! Prayers & Wishes Lisa Hampton 🙂

[@emma.k.89]

Ooo you should try and make an imprint of the key somehow before sending it back to keep as art for your home! How key-uuute! 😊

[@MauriceK-fr9wh]

What a beautiful Xmas!!

[@dee_ewell_pierce]

Sometimes all the adjectives we know are not adequate for these historic places...WOW!

[@elbow7991]

Such a cool video! Thanks for capturing the video and sharing with us! Beautiful place!❤

[@mayarobinson381]

that is so so endlessly amazing♥♥♥

[@crystalpowers5648]

Michel, you are looking more and more like your mom😀

[@denisegrosch2744]

WOW, what a beautiful vacation! I am sure you are so excited about the wedding. Loving keeping up with you :) This is random but I sent Lindy a picture of a great Gluten-Free pasta I found "Rummo". It is SO good and thought of you immediately! It was a Stanley Tucci recommendation. I found it at Wholefoods. I think she is going to send it to your mom. Can't wait to see the wedding pics!

[@sepps61]

I love the town and Abby🌹🌹🌹

[@debbieort7323]

I was actually going to tell you to elope in France🎉. But since it's Jordys first wedding, you will not regret having it in Cali with family and friends...❤❤

[@haleyzo13]

What a dream 😭 thanks for sharing 💕

[@Rose-yd7bn]

My prayers are for Jordy’s day…. My God shine His loving and healing on him…. God bless you all…🙏💕🙏

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you friend!!🤍🤍

[@patriciamurray1720]

You are glowing happy😊

[@KarlaOliveira]

I loved the vlog ! ❤

[@carolynblake498]

A 1000 year old house is old, even by European standards 😊 looks like a stunning region!

[@MichelJanse]

It was so beautiful 🤍🤍

[@korneliacevasco9939]

I lot got destroyed in Second World War, but I am from the South of Germany at the border to Switzerland and my home town was not bombed .You still see the walls which protected the little town way back .@@MichelJanse

[@korneliacevasco9939]

Spellcheck - Not I - it got destroyed

[@judykhaleck8034]

Congratulations on hitting 230k subscribers. I can’t believe how far you have come from your very first KZbin Chanel. 🎉 🎈 🎊 💘 💖

[@MichelJanse]

It is truly so sweet!! Thank you for being apart of this community friend!!🤍🤍🤍🫶🏼

[@judykhaleck8034]

@@MichelJanseLove You Right Back My Sweet 🦋 Michel!

[@cocoashan01]

Awesome vlog!! Did you notice the animal swimming in water when you were showing the rising tide? Hard to tell what it was but looked large! Would be so interested to know what it was!

[@judykhaleck8034]

You know you, Jordy, and the family’s should add 🇬🇧, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, 🇯🇵,& 🇦🇺 to the bucket list!

[@MichelJanse]

Ooo👀👀👀🫶🏼

[@kelleyfarley1955]

So beautiful

[@judykhaleck8034]

👋 Michel, Happy New Year’s to you & Jordy & Max! How are you? How was your week/day going so far? How are you feeling mentally and physically? Are there any goals or New Year’s resolutions you would love to see yourself follow through? I been loving watching your 🇫🇷 vlogs. I can’t wait to watch your Rome vlogs soon 🇮🇹. Anyway sending you & yours so much ❤ & 💡 & a healthy year ahead!

[@Lily_Autumn]

The edible flower is called borage (pronounced like porridge with a b). 😊

[@MichelJanse]

Ooo thank you so much sweet friend!!🤍🤍

[@MinnTee]

It is dead on easy to grow from seed. In fact, put it in a corner that you don't mind getting taken over, because it will reseed itself each year. They are adorable in an ice cube and make a great syrup for adding to seltzer water.

[@Lily_Autumn]

@@MinnTee Yes, it spreads like crazy - it took over my whole garden in a couple of years! 😅 The bees and butterflies love it though, so I didn’t mind.

[@ShellyBomb]

P.S. These memories will last you & Jordy a lifetime ... ❤️ 🗼 ❤ 🏰 ❤

[@MichelJanse]

🥹🫶🏼🤍

[@ShellyBomb]

@@MichelJanse Happy New Year - your last as girlfriend & boyfriend ... So exciting, as February is right around the corner 💕

[@unapologeticallyromel7096]

Hey friend ❤ I love your vacation it feels like I'm watching a show.

[@MichelJanse]

Awwe so sweet thank you kind friend!!🤍🥰

[@christinebessah871]

Going to enjoy this. ❤

[@MichelJanse]

🤍🤍🤍

[@evahynonen4851]

We visited Mont Saint Michel when I was a kid and we lived near Versailles. My father drove up there but do not remember doing anything besides driving through by car. That was a looong time ago so my mempries could be getting rusty though.

[@MichelJanse]

Wow that is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing friend!!🤍🤍

[@christinebessah871]

As I thought a great vlog so glad you loved Mont St Michel. It’s so beautiful all around that area. Did you like Monoprix I work in one in Paris. 😊❤

[@MichelJanse]

Yes!! No way that is so fun!!🤍🤍🤍

[@MrSmiles51]

Thanks for taking me along on your trip

[@MichelJanse]

Of course friend!!🥰🤍

[@spider-mantobeymaguirefanc9469]

I love your vacation michel

[@MichelJanse]

Awe thank you! It was very sweet!!🫶🏼

[@spider-mantobeymaguirefanc9469]

@@MichelJanse youre.welcome

[@ggpink9044]

Ooh please let us know how the sea moss goes. I've been wanting to try it too.

[@Amy-ms7ol]

If you are going to still be in France/anywhere and attend mass, you can find the scriptural readings that will be said at mass. just search daily mass readings and the date. :) God bless you.

[@MichelJanse]

Ooo thank you friend!!🤍🥰

[@daisyzara]

Omg when you said you where going to go to a Catholic mass because that’s what Xmas is about, even though you’re Christian warms my heart. I’ve always been the type of person to go to any type of mass or church if I’m invited. But now with my who’s catholic, but his grandma’s fam members are Christian. They both have the same belief that they can’t step into the others’ churches because of their own religion. I just don’t understand

[@emilysteil1097]

Its probably going to take alot of time

[@laura.caraza]

It’s so pretty there ✨💓 also I’ve been thinking of getting thrive market for a while now, but I think i might pull the trigger using your code.

[@MichelJanse]

I love love it!!!🤍🫶🏼

[@laura.caraza]

@@MichelJanse 🫶🏼💗

[@pamelawilliams9574]

Beautiful vlogs Michel. My daughter is traveling to Italy in March. Do you suggest getting a prepaid travel card??

[@chjj6516]

Please what Color you are applying on your hair ?

[@laurismackin4036]

Hi Michel, loved your neck less you wore on Christmas Day with the pearl drop, could you please let me know where it’s from.

[@MichelJanse]

Hi friend thank you so much!! www.konbitcollective.com/shop

[@cyrilbihel7360]

Hi Michel Janse, your video is very nice but being French and very attached to Mont Saint Michel I will take the liberty of correcting your small (very small) errors. What you visited is not a "Castle", there is no castle at Mont Saint Michel, it is a fortified town with an imposing abbey at its summit. It is a Christian religious building. In 2023 it was not the millennium of the island or the village. Nor even the first constructions. It was only the millennium of the abbey church. The first constructions date from the 8th century. Comparisons with Harry Potter are a little too recurrent among tourists: it is not Mt St Michel which resembles Hogwarts, it is Hogwarts which is inspired by Mt St Michel. For the skull you translated the beginning but unfortunately you missed the most important: The construction of the first sanctuary on the Mount dates back to the 8th century and was built by Saint-Aubert, bishop of Avranches. Legend has it that the archangel Saint Michael appeared to Saint Aubert to order him to build this sanctuary. He would have placed his thumb on her head to convey to her the plans of the sanctuary. Since the exposed skull has a hole on the left side (but you don't show it to us in your video). To fuel the legend, people often thought that the hole was the one created by the archangel Saint Michael. Then the wheel was not at all for the drawbridge. After the French revolution, the monks were chased out and the abbey became... a prison, one of the most abominable in the world! The wooden wheel dates from this time (19th century): It was for mounting power and equipment. We put 6 prisoners inside, they had to run with all their strength like hamsters to carry the load. The Rosé wine that you show is indeed a medieval wine but it is a little more than that: legend has it that it is... a filter of love. Your “crepes” are very beautiful, very successful, well done cook! Beware of clichés, it's not just in Paris that people speak English. English is learned at school in France from middle school. You're exaggerating a little. But this video was very nice, don't hesitate to come back to France there are thousands of beautiful things to see, less famous than Mt St Michel but just as magnificent.

[@elizab.7428]

What company did you rent your cottage?/ from? Sounds like a dream

[@emilysteil1097]

I had a problem with that because it came to my moms house and all the fruit would go bad

[@dianeweiner754]

So I remember your family was there at the beginning of your Paris trip. Did they not stay the full time you were there with Jordy’s family?

[@Sandusko]

Her family did not go on this trip

[@trixiegirlism]

Not sure how your honeymoon will top this, but I'm sure it will.

[@lherz13]

Second comment! Beautiful holiday :)

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you sweet friend!!🤍🤍