What It's Like To LIVE In FRANCE | A Walk through Aix-En-Provence

This weeks video is a bit different. I wanted you to have the experience of what it's like to live in France by walking through one of France's most beautiful city's, Aix-en-Provence. I wanted you to have the sights and sounds of everyday life and to see how the french go about their day. I hope you enjoy.
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[@avid580]

Wow, that's a lot of editing!! I, too, can still breathe in that French ambiance whenever I'm in the country. I've traveled to manymplaces but France just has that quality that I've found nowhere else. Great job on the video!

[@SamFournier]

Thank you Alex, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. France is very special, I hope to explore other beautiful places in this world as you have.

[@mrt4801]

I don't often comment, but I can't tell you how nice it is to watch travel vlogs without someone fiddling with their hair, pouting and twirling around. Keep up the great work!

[@SamFournier]

Thank you for taking the time to write a comment☺️ it always helps the channel out. I definitely have some hair flipping and twirling in some of my videos though 😂 so don’t watch my lavender girls one although it’s one of my faves.

[@mrt4801]

@@SamFournier Ha! Forewarned is forearmed! Maybe we'll risk a bit of the lavender one!

[@wynnroberts4727]

This was so beautifully done. Thank you for the glimpse!

[@SamFournier]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment🥰

[@nataliebrookebreazeale2365]

Such a beautiful reprieve from all the noise...merci beaucoup.

[@SamFournier]

Merci Natalie

[@sophiemoulin9461]

So exciting 🤔

[@gabriellemyoung]

thank you so much for this video. I grew up in Paris and have lived in London for the past 11 years. I'm moving to Avignon in a few months and I'm so excited. This video encapsulates how much I love Provence and so much that I am looking forward to. :)

[@SamFournier]

What a lovely comment, thank you Gabrielle! I hope your move to Avignon goes smoothly, I’m sure you will love it.🫶🏽

[@mise9645]

Beautifully shot, edited and captioned. Well done. You do give a flav🎉our of "La vie Française" . The French are relaxed, deliberate and sensual. They enjoy and sense each offering of life before relishing it. Delightfully formal at first only to welcome you, more closely, once formalities are done.. My town is Uzés. Smaller but similar to Aix in many ways. Provence is a land of magic if only one takes the relaxed time to embrace all that it offers .

[@SamFournier]

Thank you for watching! I still haven’t visited Uzès but it’s definitely a place I want to see and hopefully capture. 😍

[@raulespinoza9987]

Watching this video was so relaxing and shows how beautiful Aix En Provence is. Great stuff Sammy!!!!

[@SamFournier]

Thanks Rocco, you’re the best. Have a great Monday, give Rocky a big smooch for me😘

[@paulfournierphoto]

What a beautiful film! You make it feel like the person watching is there … ❤

[@SamFournier]

I was really inspired that day so I’m glad it feels that way☺️

[@viyay2958]

This is really heartwarming. I’m a student living here for some moment and to be frankly I really love this city. The definition of beauty. Also there’s the ambiance that really special here, couldn’t find it in another city. However i see the people doesn’t seem to love this city that much, a lot of complain etc, while there’s a lot more to appreciate than to be complain about for me personally. 😁

[@SamFournier]

I’m so glad you cherish this beautiful city as much as I do. 🤍

[@GWeldon]

I really enjoyed your little morning walk in Aix with you, Sam. It felt like the return to some very fond memories I had there quite a few moons ago.

[@SamFournier]

Oh I’m so glad it brought back good memories🤍

[@captainlou9677]

Hi Sam, it's amazing to see you opening yourself up to the experience of living abroad and opening up to the world. I love this piece. It's expressive, romantic, and inspirational. Keep it up.

[@SamFournier]

Hi Luis! Thank you, I’ve definitely have embraced living in this beautiful city and I feel so blessed that I ended up here. I hope you’re doing well, it’s been quite a while since we have caught up.

[@captainlou9677]

@Sam Fournier I am doing well. Everything is kind of returning back to normal. I got off of social media and found it to be very liberating. Don't think I'll go back to it. I'm so glad to see you embracing your new life. Give my best to Paul. And I think I might take a trip next year to visit you guys! Take care.

[@SamFournier]

@@captainlou9677 we would love to see you here! That would be so fun to show you around. Hope to see you next year

[@anaarciniegadedios1958]

So beautiful. What a relaxing video. I can't wait to go back and visit

[@SamFournier]

Thanks Mama, I can’t wait till you can come back and visit too!

[@sarahaway5624]

Beautiful video! ❤️ I spent a year as a student in Aix 15 years ago and loved it. This made me feel like i was walking through the streets again with its scents and sounds. I used to go to L' Orienthé to try delicious teas with friends. I wonder if its still there. Thank you for a small glimpse into your life in Aix, its lovely!

[@SamFournier]

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. Makes me so happy that you felt like you were here, that was my goal. I’ve never been to that tea spot but I’ll definitely have to visit!

[@LaurentThenie]

I am French, living in Peynier, a small village a few kilometers to Aix. The quality of your video is amazing. I realized how lucky I was to live here. I am glad you enjoy living in Provence. I am looking forward to watching your other videos on Provence!

[@SamFournier]

Thank you Laurent! It is definitely a blessing to live in such a beautiful part of the world.

[@ClaraMel]

Hey, I wanted to thank you. I was born there and I live there as well. Because I see these streets almost every day, I don't pay much attention to them. So thanks for reminding me how beautiful this city is and how lucky I am to spend time there. It's always nice to see people sharing such beautiful images ^^

[@SamFournier]

Thank you for such a lovely comment and I’m glad this video reminded you of how beautiful Aix is 💕

[@brendam5356]

Bonjour Sam love loved this video you live in such a magical place everywhere you look is creativity happening nature entwined in daily life quaint shops farmers markets you have an eye for wonder capturing beauty timeless Merci beaucoup my love you always leave me uplifted have a fabulous week Amore💖💖😘😘😍😍🌟🌟

[@SamFournier]

Thank you for always leaving such lovely comments. People like you are what keep me motivated to show up weekly with videos🤍 I hope you’re having a lovely week in New Zealand!

[@brendam5356]

@@SamFournier awww you’re a sweetheart and you my love always uplift my life blessings to you Sam and Paul💖💖😘😘🙏

[@PaulaMorton-yx3iv]

Thank you, Sam. This is a beautiful video.

[@SamFournier]

Thank you Paula, so glad you liked it.

[@melissa_renee]

ABSOLUTELY gorgeous Sam!!! Loved this so much. ❤

[@SamFournier]

Thanks Melissa, so nice to have an inspiring creator to talk to🫶🏽

[@kerainfrance]

Beautifully done, Sam! You told a wonderful story.

[@SamFournier]

Thank you so much Kera🫶🏽

[@onemomentatatime7697]

Beautiful just beautiful

[@SamFournier]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Aix is beautiful to capture

[@samaguirre6461]

So relaxing...showing how slowing down really ignites perspective...I love to see it through your eyes ❤👀

[@SamFournier]

Thanks Sam

[@Barbara-lw9lx]

My absolute dream. This is so beautifully captured. Hope to be there soon. Thank you ♥♥♥

[@SamFournier]

Thank you Bárbara, I hope you’ll be able to be here soon as well. Have a lovely Sunday!

[@lovelifementoring5399]

Beautiful video thank you ❤

[@SamFournier]

Thank you for watching☺️

[@anaexpatlife6274]

Thank you for posting ! Absolutely lovely 🇫🇷 🌸

[@SamFournier]

Thank you Ana 🫶🏽

[@mrmrsc7185]

So beautiful I really loved this thankyou xx

[@SamFournier]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch☺️

[@wayne61650]

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. We will be going to Aix at the beginning of October and can’t wait.

[@SamFournier]

Thank you Wayne, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it here🙌🏽

[@edm.3484]

So heart warming . Love your story telling thru pictures and fountain sounds.

[@SamFournier]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@lusciouslizzie7510]

Love this beautiful video Sam! felt like I was physically there looking through your eyes 🙂

[@SamFournier]

Oh, I’m so glad it felt that way. Have a lovely week Lizzie!

[@Vacationxdad]

Wow! The shots and editing are amazing. This was very relaxing to watch. Great job on this 🤌🏼

[@SamFournier]

Awww thanks Mikey, really enjoyed filming it.

[@kellyburke7009]

What a lovely way to capture and show off the city, by letting the city tell its own story. Great videography and the music is perfect. This was the first Aix video I watched, setting a perfect tone. I'll check out your channel for more. Thanks.

[@SamFournier]

Thank you so much Kathy. I’m grateful I get to share this charming city with people like you!

[@Sany_0921]

I stumbled across your channel 2 days ago and since then I’ve been watching all your videos! I love your content!! You’ve become one of my favorite creators ❤❤

[@SamFournier]

I’m so glad to have you here and to be a part of this small little community. Thank you for your support, it is so appreciated.

[@trinafrank2891]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@SamFournier]

Thank you 💕

[@MeG-nu4fm]

You captured everything and more from my memories walking through Aix, but your video presented it so beautifully! I plan to watch your videos when I need to be reminded to slow down. Thank you for your videos ❤

[@SamFournier]

Thank you so much, I’m so grateful that it will take you back wherever you’re missing it 💕

[@pascalgandin2699]

I ❤ your style !!!

[@SamFournier]

Thank you so much

[@sushmitamazumdar8886]

Nicely shot,,capturing all the wonderful activities of a fresh new morning,,in the wonderful setting of Provence,,,,great video😊

[@SamFournier]

Thank you ❤️🙏🏽

[@katarinamilenkovic9366]

Sam, thank you for this beautiful & sweet little gem of a video sharing all the simple pleasures of Aix & your life in the South of France. I visited there over 20 years ago, and loved it as well, when I lived with a French friend in the beautiful town of Menton for 4 months. France is a country that is very special to me, and I have been blessed to have been able to travel there many times over the years. There are so many more places there I want to discover & experience, as well as revisit some I loved again. Hopefully, I will be returning to spend a month in the early Fall….between a few places in the Southwest & Paris. But until then, I have been living vicariously through your & other great vlogs that help transport me to one of my favorite places on Earth. Big hug to you & Paul from Los Angeles! 💜

[@SamFournier]

Oh my gosh Katarina, thank you so much for this lovely comment. I’m so grateful to have you here in this community and I’m so glad they bring you some joy and bring back precious memories. Must’ve been so lovely to live in Menton, it’s another one of my favorite places!

[@juliejulie3564]

The video is very aesthetic! Pictures can tell more than words. I really like this video concept. I have been dreaming about traveling to Aix en Provence. I will do it in August and I cannot wait. I could feel the calm and beautiful ambiance by watching your video. I really like your videos. It's always a pleasure watching them.

[@SamFournier]

Wow, thank you so much Julie. It’s definitely different from my other videos as there is no talking so hearing positive feedback is encouraging to create more silent vlogs. Soon you’ll be able to experience the calmness and beautiful moments in Aix. Thank you again.

[@ranavittoria2031]

A beautiful and elegant video......🌺

[@SamFournier]

Thank you Rana🤗

[@coryspackman2193]

Thank you, Sam, for the time, effort, and delightful videos you’ve created. I recently purchased tix and a stay (in Lourmarin) for my first ever visit to FR, and your videos and tips were instrumental as part of those bookings. I would be so proud to create a personal video, like this one, just for myself and family/friends. Might you recommend some equipment (and technology) I might invest in to to make that a reality? Currently the only photographic tech I have is my iPhone 14 😊. Any tips/ideas are very much appreciated. Again, thank you so much for the beauty you’re sharing with us all.

[@SamFournier]

Oh my gosh Corey, this comment means so much to me. Thank you for taking the time to comment this and I’m so glad you are staying in Lourmarin, it’s so beautiful and I go there often because I love it so much. I use a Fujifilm X-t4 for filming my videos. Ever since using Fujifilm I have a hard time filming with my phone because I love the quality of the videos with Fuji . But you can definitely use your phone, I have the 11 so my phone isn’t as good as the newer one. I would recommend watching some tutorials on KZbin for filming with your phone and start practicing with your phone now🤗 I’ve definitely seen a big improvement from when I first started filming… I always moved my camera too fast and didn’t have a steady hand. So practice is key! Enjoy your trip to France and I love that you’ll be filming your trip here, it’ll be nice to be able to look back on your memories 🙌🏽

[@jennyoshea1958]

Little treasures everywhere ✨🙌🌷🌻

[@SamFournier]

You’re so right Jenny, everyone is really enjoying the transition to spring right now. Have a lovely week ahead.

[@amusingaida]

Excellent aesthetic job there, with a great selection of shots. And I'm a big fan of shooting past a foreground object. I've subscribed -- it's the first of your videos I've seen, and it hit home for me because I too have been thinking of a slower-paced video which takes its time and doesn't need to trip over itself with breakneck speed in imparting information. You did it so well. And now I'm curious: I shoot with an iPhone but I see your camera is a Fujifilm mirrorless... is that right? If so, it gives nice depth of field... and I appreciate you bringing in all the natural sound to give audible depth to the shots. I know what sort of work goes into this, and so I'm just here to say: brava!

[@SamFournier]

Hi Aida! Thank you for your lovely compliments🥰 I don’t know what came over me this week, it’s not my typical video but I was inspired by the sights and sounds of the city and wanted to share the feeling of a normal day in the city. You’re so right, sometimes as a creator we can over think things. I do shoot with Fuji, this was on my Xt4 ☺️

[@zefatguy9379]

Hey Sam, Native Provence boy here. It warms my heart to know not all who come to France see only the jokes or confusing aspects of what my country has to offer. And to know people also visit the more grounded and charming cities like Aix (which I have a visited a few times since it isn't that far away), I don't know, it feels nice, France isn't just Paris and its dirty streets, There's more than just this. And I hope more people see the little things that make this country more charming to many. Southern France has a lot to offer, and that's why people up north come here during summer (as much as some don't like them (yes rivalries between different regions exist, it gets confusing really fast, but I won't explain further since I came here to leave a nice word and not France Lore)) Anyway, I hope your stay here only gets better !

[@SamFournier]

I’m so grateful I get to show the beauty of France and specifically Provence. I hope it gives others an idea of visiting here instead of always going to Paris or at least take a short train ride down to the south so you get to experience both. 💕

[@zefatguy9379]

@@SamFournier I've been to Paris for a day or two in october of 2021, if I were to give ut my honest opinion, it's pretty mediocre I suppose. And obviously since it was autumn I got the whole package for the French city starter pack, which includes _rain_ and traffic, but apart from the cliché setting, The old architecture is something I appreciated looking at, but of course I'm biased toward my region heh..

[@justynay.5024]

😍😍😍

[@DeanRamser]

Bonjour! Thank you for an excellent video! Aix-en-Provence looks perfect. We are looking for a moderate summer climate area, with a plaza lifestyle, and near good healthcare (my wife has MS and is a cancer survivor). We walk, and ride, so public transportation is required. I am a retired American educator. We helped a new school open in Lviv, then spent 6 weeks in Krakow; we're in Tallinn for a month before heading back to Oregon. My wife and I hope to visit France after the Olympics. We plan to rent out our Portland condo and then travel throughout Europe, and perhaps help Ukraine rebuild after the war ends. There are several significant advantages to living in France: climate, healthcare, culture, and infrastructure. Merci!! Dean and Cindy

[@SamFournier]

Wow, Dean and Cindy what beautiful and kind people you both are. Thank you for your efforts on making this world a better place🫶🏽

[@x-raymind7778]

One thing I loved about France was there’s much less classism they have a lot of grassroots businesses that everyone can enjoy also to me at least they seemed more content like less go go go attitude and more we are happy where we are and enjoying the small things

[@SamFournier]

Absolutely agree

[@mandywei1221]

This was a very beautiful video. I was in Aix a several times and I felt like I was there again. May I ask you which kind of camera you use? Thank you

[@SamFournier]

Thank you Mandy, makes me so happy to hear that it felt like you were here again😊 I use Fujifilm xt4

[@mandywei1221]

@@SamFournier thank you.

[@LisaJohnson-bq1xj]

❤️

[@SamFournier]

🤗❤️

[@Marie-we7ic]

Hi! My daughter and I are so excited to visit Aix for a day on our cruise later this month. Do you happen to know if the lavender is blooming early this year?

[@SamFournier]

Hi Marie! Happy to know you’ll be visiting Aix soon. Unfortunately the lavender girls aren’t until the end of June. Even without the lavender fields in bloom you won’t be disappointed as there is so much beauty in Provence!

[@Marie-we7ic]

@@SamFournier thanks! If you miss spending time with Americans, we would be glad to meet up. Or I’d appreciate if you can recommend a place to eat or must see things in Aix. Thank you.

[@SamFournier]

There is so much to see but I love Parc Vendôme, Hotel de Caumont, the farmers markets in the mornings as for food my favorite places to eat are La Cabane en Ville and Mana and for wine La Cave des Ours.

[@sig4311]

Sooo many puppies 🐶 How do you do to not PET THEM ALL 😅 ?

[@SamFournier]

Haha, I’ve noticed a lot of the dogs here in France are so well behaved and don’t really walk up to strangers for attention so I just stare at them in awe😍

[@spikulu3229]

J'aimerais que la France, la Provence, que la vie ne soit que cela. N'être entouré que de douceur, d'une beauté que l'on ne saurait capter. De moments communs emplis d'une certaine poésie. Sommes-nous aveugles pour ne pas le voir ? Sommes nous vraiment un peuple vivant dans un paradis et qui croit être en enfer ? Ni l'un, ni l'autre. Nous sommes simplement réalistes et romantiques à la fois. Tiraillés entre le cœur et la raison. Voilà l'esprit français, prisonnier de son spleen, de sa mélancolie fondamentale qui s'entrechoque à son rationalisme, son existentialisme. La raison qui fait que nous sommes perçus (ailleurs) comme n'étant jamais heureux, nous plaignant sans cesse... En réalité, nous ne ressentons que fortement la tristesse de la condition humaine..., voilà notre luxe, voilà notre fardeau. Et c'est certainement de cet antagonisme que naît la France, et sa tragique beauté que "l'ailleurs" sait si bien mettre en valeur. Parfois mieux que nous-même.

[@SamFournier]

Beautifully said🫶🏽