USA to France | WE DID IT! | Our Move to Paris | KJ and Tony Move to France

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @kjandtonylovefrance
    @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +5

    Follow our moving to France vlog and subscribe to this channel by clicking the link below...
    bit.ly/KTfrance

  • @bobolpatrick3789
    @bobolpatrick3789 2 года назад +4

    Bonjour ,je m'abonne pour suivre vos prochaines aventures ,j'habite le sud de la France et je vous souhaite la bienvenu .

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад

      Merci! Nous serons dans le sud de la France en février. Nous l'aimons là-bas et c'est l'un de nos meilleurs choix pour vivre à plein temps. Nous verrons...

  • @nikkioperas
    @nikkioperas 4 месяца назад +1

    Congratulations!! May the Lord continue to guide your steps!♥️

  • @katherine.benson4489
    @katherine.benson4489 2 года назад +3

    That lighted up Eiffel Tower at night is the most beautiful sight I've ever seen. I was there in 2007. Loved seeing that shot. My unfulfilled dream is to live in Paris. So, am enjoying these videos. Too late for me at age 80.

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +2

      Welcome, Katherine. Glad to know you are enjoying the videos.

    • @tribbles2955
      @tribbles2955 2 года назад +2

      I understand, Katherine. I'm 81 and I don't like that very probably my best travel days are behind me.

  • @alliekatb
    @alliekatb 2 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for documenting your journey. I’m really enjoying it. I feel the emotion in your voice.❤

  • @carnleycarnley1984
    @carnleycarnley1984 Год назад +2

    Hi my name is Maday Miralles-Carnley. I’m an immigration consultant for those who want to move to France. I feel very moved to offer you guys a free consultation- I’ve watched all your videos and for weeks now I have the nagging feeling to make contact. There are some things you should be aware of for renewal of your visas (sejours)when one moves addresses. I would like for you two to not run into issues in the future. I think the emotional journey is far harder than the actual paperwork. I’m so happy someone posted their feelings and will link your videos to my clients. I live in France and still enjoy your videos! ❤

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  Год назад

      Hi Maday - Thank you for your generous offer. Prior to moving to Paris, we did a lot of work and research and feel as though we've worked through the necessary issues to get to this point. Since we have not yet settled on where we are going to live, if you are willing we would like to take a rain check until we are closer to deciding where we would like to settle. If there is some reason we should be concerned, please feel free to email us directly at gratitudeflows@gmail.com.
      Thanks so much for watching and happy to know you are enjoying the videos.

  • @laurawinger4339
    @laurawinger4339 2 года назад +4

    So excited for you both! You two already look at home. Let the adventure begin!

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад

      Thank you, Laura. Yes, we are settling in and feeling much better about our apt. now. It's very small but also perfectly located and very charming style. We're really enjoying it.

  • @cfv4791
    @cfv4791 Год назад +1

    I've just subscribed to your channel and I love it. Very informative and great tips. I never knew about the boat that is similar to the 'hop on hop off" buses that we've used in our travels in most EU cities. I adore Paris and we've been there many times over the years. Thanks so much and will keep following.

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  Год назад

      Hi CFV!! Glad to know you are enjoying the videos and thanks for subscribing. Next time you're in Paris, you must try the Batobus. It's such a beautiful way to see the city. We hope you have a great day! Thanks again.

  • @nikkiscott4341
    @nikkiscott4341 2 года назад +3

    Looking back, this may pale in comparison to the administrative processes required for settling in France. You have already looked into things such as banks, phones and so on. I moved to France 30 years ago from the UK and already spoke French. From the experience over that time, being fluent in French really helped. I think there are some excellent online courses these days. A priority, really, from a practical point of view and socially.

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +1

      Thank you. I am definitely committed to learning the language and believe it will be very helpful.

  • @islandbreeze2102
    @islandbreeze2102 2 года назад +3

    Wonderful footage of your now empty apartment, Tony mangled with the boxes in the storage 😂the rental car, your last night in Florida at the hotel, your flight and voilà you’re in Paris. The video was put together so well, the music made me emotional. The four flights of stairs are going to be hard on your knees KJ. Hope you’ll be alright. Bet it was Tony who carried the 4 big suitcases up to the 4th floor 😅!! Glad you both made it safely. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Looking forward to the next video. À bientôt les amis!

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +2

      Thank you! Yes, Tony carried most of the bags but we also had somone greet us, his name is Samuel, who is our contact person for the apt, and he has been a huge help!!

  • @M3OverSeas
    @M3OverSeas 2 года назад +3

    Bonjour!!! Soooo excited for your new adventure! I am in the process of planning my family’s move abroad and I’ve gleaned so much value from your channel!! Merci beaucoup!🙏🏾😊

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад

      Bonjour!! I'm so glad you are finding the channel to be helpful. Where are you planning to move?

  • @erix1971
    @erix1971 2 года назад +3

    Good luck for this new episode in your life and greetings from an ex-ex-expatriate living in Munich, Germany.

  • @gillianbanham2802
    @gillianbanham2802 2 года назад +3

    Congratulations! So happy for you both! Have fun!
    x🥐☕️🏛🇫🇷 x

  • @bluewaterstudio
    @bluewaterstudio 2 года назад +6

    Yay! I feel like I am there with you! Your editing and narrative skills are improving and the videos are really fun to watch. Informative, entertaining, and both of you look very Parisian! I'm waking every morning waiting and hoping to see your next video. It's going to be so much fun following you around Paris and environs. Remember ... 'Bonjour' and a smile. Sending well wishes from the Oregon coast. -Daniel

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +2

      Thank you for noticing the editing improvements, Daniel!! Merci, beaucoup 💜 I've been studying other bloggers videos and implemented some of the formating that I noticed in their videos. It took me a lot longer than most other videosl, but it was well worth it. I am really happy with how it turned out, for what was truly my first attempt at adding more b-roll footage into the video. And... I am so glad to know you are enjoying the videos and that you look forward to them. How is the weather in Oregon? I have a son in Idaho and it's begun to snow there.

    • @bluewaterstudio
      @bluewaterstudio 2 года назад +3

      @@kjandtonylovefrance My apartment is on Rue Monsieur le Prince and I am told it was built in the 17th century. Thank goodness the plumbing isn't that old! I spend a lot of time reading and studying my French at the Medici fountain in Luxembourg Park. So wonderful. petit-déjeuner at La Rostand on the corner most mornings. No snow here on the coast but temps are dropping below freezing at night, and low 40's during the day. Counting the days for my Air France flight back to Paris. -Daniel

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +1

      It's so magical here!

    • @bluewaterstudio
      @bluewaterstudio 2 года назад +1

      @@kjandtonylovefrance I can't wait for your next video, hopefully capturing your initial impressions and feelings with some great restaurant reviews. I am finding myself checking the Paris weather each morning and wondering what treasures KJ and Tony will be discovering in Paris. John Baxter, the author, lives in Paris and I highly recommend reading his books. I'm reading 'A year in Paris - Season by Season in the City of Light' now as I count down the days till my departure. bonne journée. -Daniel

  • @kathleenlupole8546
    @kathleenlupole8546 Год назад +1

    You both look so much happier, especially Tony. I am a new subscriber and have been binge watching your videos. I have no plans go to France, just like learning about it.

  • @PlanetTango
    @PlanetTango Год назад +1

    Love Tony’s hat and yours too.

  • @joyfullypacinglife8847
    @joyfullypacinglife8847 2 года назад +2

    I wish you both all the best! Stay safe and healthy!

  • @dls300
    @dls300 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations! I can't wait to see you more in France. I know that I could do it, even being 70 and single, but, I still treasure cooking in my kitchen, and doing a few things in the yard. But the upkeep on a house is ridiculous! Bravo to you!

  • @jenniferkelley6875
    @jenniferkelley6875 2 года назад +6

    My eyes started to leak three times watching this fabulous video! Tony in the storage facility, the 6 bags against the wall....remembering Covid lockdown when we weren't sure when we would see ANY faces again, let alone family and friends. We forget how hard that was over time. So yes, back to Zoom only (for now, with some) but without the fear this time...with happy faces, even if only strangers, right outside. Life goes on, and this is such a celebration of your survival from a PANDEMIC and life threatening addictions. You've made it, in so, so many ways. I want to smooch you both, on each cheek. Well done!! You are inspiring me so much. To be brave, to carry on, to be forward thinking, to have a cogent plan, to practice every day the things that will help me realize my dream. And to practice my French even if only for brain health... (even though I'd love to buy you both a tasse de café in the Latin Quarter! Maybe one day😊)
    I want to add, Tony, you must be tired! I heard your New York accent for the first time! ☺️ You both look like you've lost weight and I love the "we did it!"sparkle in your eyes even though tired. Lastly, just think how great your....erm, "sit bones" are gunna look after weeks of 4 flights of stairs daily and all the walking!! You'll need to buy new clothes!...how AWEFUL! You skinny Parisians you!😁💜
    PS love the hat and tweed.

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +2

      Hi Jennifer - Sorry for the delayed response. I am still adjusting to the time change. As I've said before, I love reading your posts. Although, Tony adamently denies any hint of a New York accent, mostly because he doesn't care for New Yorkers, or so he says, (he married one!! I'm the New Yorker🤣 ). He is from Connecticut. Still the Northeast, anyhow🤷🏻‍♀️Relative to seeing friends and family, I taught my parents how to use the video feature on Whatsapp and now they are seeing us more than they saw us when we were in Florida....lol I hope you're enjoying your Sunday 🤗

    • @jenniferkelley6875
      @jenniferkelley6875 2 года назад +1

      @@kjandtonylovefrance So glad to read that the jetlag is subsiding.
      I only remember one teensy example of what I'll now call Tony's, 🤔"New England" accent. The combination of, "used to" into "usetah". There is another example that I heard a couple of times buy don't recall right now. I promise not to hear it again though☺️. Discuss amongst yourselves over une patisserie for me!

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад

      🤗

  • @seeyayannapon6968
    @seeyayannapon6968 2 года назад +2

    amazing. thank you for sharing your very exciting journey. 😃

  • @robynadams9211
    @robynadams9211 2 года назад +3

    This is awesome to hear. You Are missed already and appreciated way beyond words.❤

  • @lindadorman2869
    @lindadorman2869 2 года назад +3

    So glad you arrived safely in Paris - what a fun adventure it will be! You had me in tears (of laughter) when you mentioned that your apartment is on the 4th floor with no elevator! Well, think of it as your new Stairmaster workout. Looking forward to following your journey in Paris and beyond...

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +1

      Hi Linda! It really is quite comical. We remind ourselves multiple times a day what great shape we're going to be in by the end of the month 💪🏻 And now that we've settled in, we're liking it much more. It's really quite charming. We were trying to guess how old the building must be. I have no idea but I'm going to find out. I hope you are having a great day.

    • @noefillon1749
      @noefillon1749 Год назад

      @@kjandtonylovefrance I think there is a good chance your building dates from mid/late 19th century. At that time Paris was completely rebuilt by the Baron Haussmann to adapt it to the ever growing urbanization and solve all the issues caused by it linked with congestion/transport, waste management, water management, dirtiness and epidemics, safety...

  • @betteurbain7911
    @betteurbain7911 Год назад +1

    Wow! What an accomplishment! Where did y'all sleep after they took the furniture?! Something else to watch: salle climatisee does not mean that all rooms are air-conditioned! Salle is singular. One room (usually the lobby) is "climatized" or air-conditioned. I already told y'all that ac in France does not use as much energy (is not as powerful) as those in the U.S. despite the fact that it now gets quite hot. I went to Lyon in May one year in the late 1990's early 2000's and it was hot then. It is probably even warmer there with the increase in global climate change.

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the tip, Bette. As for the bed, we had our bed up until the last day, when a friend came to pick it up. That's why we had to stay in a hotel the night before we left for France.

  • @DrmrdGery
    @DrmrdGery 2 года назад +5

    Finally! Welcome to France again, this video was really great to watch. I find tony is being more and more confident in front of the camera , I’m sure this channel will be very successfull very soon!
    Sorry to hear the appartement is very small.. that’s why I don’t live in Paris , I need nature and space 😅
    Anyway « c’est la vie » as we say , there are bad surprises but keep in mind they come along with the great surprises ❤ .

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +1

      Hi Gery - Sorry for the late reply. I'm still trying to catch up from Jetlag, and I think I am finally adjusteed to the time change. Yes, I see Tony getting more comfortable too. And, I am okay with the small space for now, only because I know it is temporary. I definitely need more space. But in the meantime, we are enjoying Paris and the adventure of discovery we are experiencing on a daily basis. I hope you are having a great Sunday so far!

  • @tamaramadelin4831
    @tamaramadelin4831 2 года назад +2

    Good luck! Beware of culture shock and visit other countries...Portugal has my heart and I never look back to my life in France...14 years!

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад +2

      Hi Tamara! Ah, yes, we've been to Portugal. Very beautiful. And we are open to ending up somewhere besides France if that's where our travels take us. We'll see. It's all such an adventure! Thanks for watching.

  • @mattyj198
    @mattyj198 2 года назад +4

    We are lucky. We already have a house. (A VERY SMALL HOUSE). but we travel with carry on only. Our last trip OCT. 1st 2022 we went the entire trip sans power. LOL! Vive la France!

  • @margaretfiggs2606
    @margaretfiggs2606 2 года назад +1

    Oh how wonderful. What your doing is great.

  • @mosalinas7976
    @mosalinas7976 2 года назад +2

    I'm so happy for you!
    Enjoy the moment what ever you are.
    Please be healthy.
    Also I've been thinking to do travel around the world soon cause I'm Ritire!!!
    Good luck to you.

  • @libbylife7161
    @libbylife7161 2 года назад +1

    Awesome 👍 I also am relocating to a new area NWA. In March 2023.

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад

      Where is NWA?

    • @libbylife7161
      @libbylife7161 2 года назад

      @@kjandtonylovefrance Northwest Arkansas Fayetteville area and I am excited 😊💗

  • @elizabethnilsson1815
    @elizabethnilsson1815 Год назад +1

    You almost get a heart attack for to get to the 4th flour. Some times later you get so use to with walk - stairs and to be fit that you manage to take the stairs of 280 for to get up to the top of the Arc of Triumph

  • @marilynrn711
    @marilynrn711 Год назад +1

    How romantic!

  • @robertbarnier45
    @robertbarnier45 2 года назад +2

    I really admire your bravery. I love where I live in Australia. The only other place in the world I think I would want to live is France, particularly Paris. Not sure if I’m brave enough to do it but I’ll watch your progress with great interest. Best of luck. Aussie Bob 😊

  • @kellymotley6933
    @kellymotley6933 Год назад +1

    Hi KJ and Tony! What agency did you go through to find your apartment?

  • @kathymcclement4439
    @kathymcclement4439 2 года назад +1

    I was wondering what is the cost of the apartment? What should I budget for if I were to do the same thing as you? 😊

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  2 года назад

      Right now, it's hard to say because we re paying VRBO / AirBnB prices. We paid $2641 for the month for this apartment, but if you were signing a lease you would pay a lot less. We've been looking around for what it would cost if we choose Paris as our fulltime choice to live and we could get a fairly decent sized 2-3 bedroom (which is what we would want) for 2-3K. It also depends on the location. The more desireable the location, obviously the more pricey. We'll be able to give more information as we decide where we are going to end up. Thanks for watching!

  • @katherron8789
    @katherron8789 Год назад +1

    kj can i ask you about whether you plan to apply for france's universal health care?

  • @mallorysoffin1829
    @mallorysoffin1829 2 года назад +2

    I’m crying ❤❤❤❤

  • @mosbys7062
    @mosbys7062 Год назад

    Just starting to watch your vlog. Why did you not know the size of your place and why did you not know there wasn't an elevator? Was this not disclosed to you?

    • @kjandtonylovefrance
      @kjandtonylovefrance  Год назад

      We knew the size of the apartment. Knowing it is going to be small and then experiencing it as such, are two different things. We got used to it pretty quickly.
      As for the elevator, we had been to France many times and we had been to Paris, in particular, several times. Each time, whether it be a hotel or an Airbnb or VRBO rental, there was an elevator. In this VRBO description, it did not indicate that it DID NOT have an elevator, so we were not prepared and did not know until we arrived. It wasn't until I looked more thoroughly through some of the comments that I saw someone noted that there wasn't an elevator.

  • @myra5059
    @myra5059 2 года назад +1

    I'm sorry about me think you were European Spain . You look very saphshicated. I so wish you lots of success, health, and happiness 😊
    Happy holidays 🎄 2022. Your first appointment is awesome.💝☕🙏🏻🇵🇷

  • @lindaludeke2284
    @lindaludeke2284 2 года назад +1

    Love it I want to move to france so much!!

  • @lourdeshensley4789
    @lourdeshensley4789 2 года назад +1

    I wanna move too!

  • @carlahamlen7012
    @carlahamlen7012 2 года назад

    I LOVE your video's. So excited for you both. What an adventure. Thank you both so much for sharing this with us!!! God bless you both. Love love love it.

  • @marisgarcia6314
    @marisgarcia6314 2 года назад +1

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @jimiyo7249
    @jimiyo7249 2 года назад +1

    🍾🥂🎉