Travelling at horse pace - Living on the road with a gypsy wagon pulled by horses

Mickaël and Florian sold their house and started living on the road with a gypsy wagon pulled by two Persian horses. It’s now 3 years they live nomadic.
I meet them in Brittany, north-west France, they stopped in an empty field (they are allowed to stop in common land to feed their animals) where we stayed for three days together.
They showed me how they get water, take care of the horses, have joyful dinner with friends (yes even living on the road this is possible!) and play board games at night.
If you find this way of living a little extreme please use it to better see how mainstream society dictate our ways of living: we live in cities of concrete, inside cubicles that mark the separation between the outside and the inside, where outside is wild, scary and unsafe, the inside is private, lonely and secure. We need to see more inspiring people as Mickaël and Florian to change this vision of standardised living.
Find out more about Mickaël and Florian at www.roulopa.com
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[@living_silence]

Hi everyone, it's Luis, the filmmaker who made this story. 📽 I'm so happy I had the chance to meet this amazing couple, when I uploaded the video I hoped to get some views because this story deserve it. I wanted people to know living happily on the road in a sustainable way it was possibile, it just come down to your attitude and how you see life. So I'm thrilled by the 30.000 people who watched this and wanted to thank you all, especially those who are commenting. 🙏 Happy to see this is a dream of many. Stay free, stay wild 💚 Luis

[@Simon-xc6iy]

France is a very special land for those that have the fortune of 'free spirit'. I have lived here for 29 years of my life (62 years) The first 10 in the Foreign Legion and after off grid with my animals. The couple traveling in this reportage have richess that money just cannot buy!!!

[@kabuti2839]

I've met several people, over the years, living this way. Always really wanted too also. Too dangerous on the roads here now. The people I knew who actually lived in wagons quit back in the '40's because cars were crashing into them frequently even then. I've taught my horses to drive & have been a slave to them for decades. Always love seeing people traveling with horses.

[@sanwages]

I would so LOVE to have a partner I could do this with, here in America!! My family use to trail ride all over the South in wagons. Until my Dad passed away. Then we kinda phased out of it, & can't seem to get back into it. Congratulations & best wishes to the two of you in your future travels.

[@dawtesla]

We have many of this in USA. Except wagon is called RV and is eventually pulled by tow truck.

[@yaboyed5779]

🤣🤣🤣

[@pd9935]

Not really the same thing though is it????

[@mrzeg-rr3se]

Not the same

[@adammason4554]

no lock on the doors no lock on our hearts, god bless u both, magic way to think , be n live

[@rouloparoulotte1694]

thanks! it actually came right out of my mouth without thinking about it...

[@raphmaster23]

0:49 that must have been winter, the horses look so floofy 🙂❤️

[@tonybase7887]

Hi Guys saw your video and your fridge,my dad as far back as the early 60s made a box an old Smith Crisp aluminium box he made a wooden box to fit inside with about 2 inches gap all around and bottom he then filled the gap with fresh water sand or washed sand you poured water on the sand till soaked it had a good fitting lid,it kept butter milk meat cheese quite fresh,this was our fridge in London it worked a treat.Great video love what your doing I’m now in NZ and 77 years,take care happy miles.Tony😊

[@livewithmanon6443]

Incredible! I want to do van life but not sure how to travel and still easily be a equistrian, tho i don't think i will be doing this it's inspiring to see how to travel and have good horse welfare

[@volvof12able]

Oh" how I wish I could speak french. I did travel throughout the nineties Me and my partner converted a motor coach. We travelled for 5 years in that ~ And then in an old gypsy caravan we worked with circuses in order to survive. I thoroughly enjoyed the circus work, but most of all living that sort of lifestyle. It suited me. Now I consider doing it again but this time horse drawn although I know nothing about keeping horses. ,,, I am assured it is quite easy to pick up keeping horses that is. The only thing is that in England it is virtually illegal to live that lifestyle now. So I would have to move to france or another european country. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your video.

[@evaa-w5399]

Love to do this. I've done horse riding and horse and carriage as a child, done horse riding for 6 years. You have a pet as well as a home.

[@davelevalley6511]

Lovely video. Thanks for sharing.

[@living_silence]

thank you for watching it!

[@yohananlau1620]

We can appreciate nature with 2 horse power more properly.

[@jillraymond2394]

This life is different in this century, photo voltaic panels really was a game changer....no more oil lamps and candle and the pv powered electric fences really help with horses on the long acre.

[@emaalic2510]

your horses are beautiful ! i Loveeee percheronsss!!!

[@FantasyFarm]

Thank you for sharing this story, it's beautiful

[@living_silence]

Thanks 😊🙏

[@ered203]

"We were together a few weeks then moved in together." When you know, you know.

[@living_silence]

That's right!

[@spikemcnock8310]

Fantastic guys. Be safe and take care. Bright Blessings Spike

[@ohnonotagain8935]

What a lovely adventure. You are on a beautiful journey

[@living_silence]

Thank you so much :) Documenting alternative ways of living is not always easy but you're right: the journey is the reward ;)

[@bruceblack4733]

Great video guys wish you all the very best in your travels

[@living_silence]

Thanks 🙌

[@johnboscor.582]

Very nice idea

[@fph2060]

I want to live this way

[@living_silence]

I know. This is like going back to simplicity

[@lailahepburnandmischka]

I want to do this so bad. That's why I came to this video, cuz I wad already thinking about it. I hate being stuck inside a brick home, especially in the city :(

[@living_silence]

Totally! After spending some time with Mickaël and Florian I (Luis, the filmmaker) felt this relief from following a structure we are constantly impose to in our everyday life. Without even realising it city life is so stressful. It takes out all your energy and creative vibes. Try to sleep in a nearby forest just outside your city. Do it for one night, just as an escape with camping gear. You'll see the difference in your way of processing things instantly.

[@lailahepburnandmischka]

@@living_silence yeh I slept up a hill in the middle of the city, but it has woods (and at the other side of the hill is actually the zoo but I didn't go that far) and was great for camping. Busy during the day but at night it was like being in the middle of nowhere. I woke up FREEZING in the morning and had barely slept and felt smelly and dirty, but I didn't have my usual debilitating anxiety that I have every day I wake up inside a house

[@dhilukshansugumaran28]

For them makes every wake ups with the Vibrant View of Colours...

[@life_in_the_wild2573]

Hi guys. Thanks for this great video. Me & my family are planning living this way over the next year or so. We've got a lot of planning to do to get where we want to be. Is it an enjoyable lifestyle? It certainly looks it. Obviously we understand that it'll come with its work, but we want to experience a more easy going life at a slower pace with no bills & also living how people used to live. We already have certain skills to live sustainably in this lifestyle, we've just got to be patient to get ourselves a small holding so we have somewhere to reside & put a twin stable on for the horses for the colder months. Would be great to hear from you both.

[@living_silence]

Hi guys, thanks for the interest in this video. I'm just the filmmaker who did the video. If you have specific question about this lifestyle you can contact Mickael and Florian directly here instagram.com/roulopa Cheers!

[@life_in_the_wild2573]

@@living_silence Thank you. Just followed them on Instagram. Kind regards.

[@life_in_the_wild2573]

@@living_silence Hi again. Just a quick question. Do you still make/produce short films or Documentaries about people that live different lifestyles? Would you ever consider doing a short film over in England? A 60 minute film, or two 30 minute episodes? Regards.

[@xavierdemary2682]

au top la vie de reve !profitez bien si c'est encore votre vie

[@denisedaigle7006]

If only I could live in a world like that

[@RegenerativeMojave]

It's all up to you my friend.

[@jonduggan7433]

Agreed......... You can do pretty much anything you want to. It's just a matter of systematically overcoming obstacles. It takes perseverance and patience, but if you stay goal motivated you can do it.

[@DamianoPetrucci]

Lovely ☺️

[@living_silence]

Thanks mate!!!

[@maxasaurus3008]

Incredible Draft horses! I feel I could do almost anything around those magnificent creatures! Well I would need a good woman but same thing. 😊

[@sayanjess7865]

On ne s'est jamais rencontré mais la graine est dans ma tête depuis de nombreuses années.... Merci pour votre partage j'espère y arriver en Espagne 🙏 mais pour l'instant j'étudie la meilleure solution

[@krissyhall2838]

This is so my dream!

[@jeannesophia]

Would love to hear more on making your own wash supplies :)

[@rouloparoulotte1694]

could not be easier. sodium bicarbonate vinegar and water or ash and water!

[@leannerathmell1863]

Omg so want to do what your doing.

[@living_silence]

Hi Leanne, they are true inspiration. If you want to know more of what they do you can check their website: roulopa.com/

[@coryharrington4774]

I love this,

[@living_silence]

Thanks Cory!

[@pegknife]

@coryharrington4774 You're not a Traveller I take it

[@urbanwarchief]

Horses were highly prized in Cree society

[@stephentosterud9375]

I admire what you're doing. But I don't think that would work in America. Americans are more fericely independent and protective of their property. Find a place to camp would be harder. Driving the back roads will also be dangerous. People will not respect your rights to share the road and law enforcement will not understand what you're doing. I wish you safe travels. And may the horse 🐎 be with you.

[@living_silence]

Hi Stephen, I'm Luis, the filmmaker. I know what you mean. France felt like the perfect place for this. In Italy because of law restrictions and unsafe road would also not be possibile I guess. Thanks for commenting

[@rouloparoulotte1694]

that only what you think. France does have 66 million inhabitants and 38 million cars for 1 million km of roads.

[@aurabellaviper9734]

I want to do this

[@jjpower6769]

Maybe Percheron horses...a breed of draft or draught horse.

[@jillraymond2394]

Yep, evaporation ceauses cooling

[@christiansaravia7865]

I wish I could do this I’m in NY though so it probably wouldn’t work 😞

[@petefeatherwood3091]

Very curious about the frame for your caravan. Been looking into converting an old car frame, but if I can find something here (western Canada) like what you’ve got that would be ideal. I will do the construction of the frame, etc.

[@wilmaklaij7892]

this was always something i would like to do instead i bought a boot when i was thirty. today i am 60 and it is still in my mind. who knows. are you still traveling ?

[@rouloparoulotte1694]

yes we are in Brittany, come and join us for your holidays! www.roulopa.com

[@jase123111]

This is what I dream of. However, my partner could not tolerate it lol, and in the UK there are too many laws, rules and police, as well as some nasty drunk people sometimes... so I would not feel safe.

[@zakkori]

Does anyone know what that type of trailer is called?

[@living_silence]

Do you mean specifically? All I know is a type of gypsy wagon with blankets instead of wood.

[@zakkori]

@@living_silence yes specifically. I'm having a hard time finding one. I'd like to buy one or make one. I figure if they're too expensive I could make one out of a truck chassis.

[@Fae_nnec]

je ne savais pas qu'une loi existait pour les voyageurs hippomobile disant qu'on pouvait se poser sur un terrain commun sans problème. C'est très bon à savoir!

[@rouloparoulotte1694]

disons que ca a existe et que ca n est pas pour rien. par contre nous n avons jamais eu a le rappeler a aucune commune.

[@hasselindahl5032]

How do get in Contact with them? This is my dream

[@living_silence]

Hi, just drop them a message on their facebook or email if you prefer facebook.com/roulopa

[@wanderwoman8136]

I am interested in doing this. How do you keep the horses sheltered in bad weather?

[@rouloparoulotte1694]

you dont, horses. just find a bush or some trees and they will manage. it is neither cold nor too humid over here.

[@jillraymond2394]

It's a barrel top wagon

[@dhilukshansugumaran28]

Be less is make the whole world with you...

[@chloeew4627]

Great when you have the $$$ to choose to do this until you get sick of it..😂😂😂😂

[@jaymzgaetz2006]

I don't think you can live or travel by horse on the u.s. which is just plain wrong. As soon as laws become suitable for man they become unsuitable for freedom.

[@jase123111]

Same in the UK. Too many laws and less freedoms.

[@GeorgiaBoy747]

You can you just have to live out West and use 99% public land

[@rouloparoulotte1694]

actually it IS possible! there are travllers everywhere, includng UK and USA.

[@survivalprepper7326]

Yes you can it's still legal to do so can't stop you from traveling you can't on the highway

[@n.e.barton1299]

The Amish own houses in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, but they still use horse drawn carriages.

[@dhilukshansugumaran28]

Trying to be a person whom call 'Ches McCartney'

[@pegknife]

Bandits

[@Dr.Q_PHD]

Bloody Tinkers!