This was so lovely. Thank you for the reminder and examples of looking for and appreciating some small moments of joy and beauty in whatever our unique everyday lives offer. 💕
Wow; this vlog made my day🌹your words are wise “gratitude does bring abundance “…; I’m the type that can sit for hours on end at a coffee shop (outdoors) on my own or eith someone; reading; making plans; looking at the beautiful sky and people passing by… smiling and grateful for the blessing that is my life …💫
I just stumbled upon your video, and watching it put a smile on my face. It's so cosy and peaceful! Thank you so much for sharing, Kelly! This was so beautiful! What a wonderful reminder to enjoy the little moments in our everyday lives 🤍
I've been in Aix En Provence for the past 2 months and I could not have expressed it better. THIS. I, too, love markets and the markets here are just incredible. Thank you.
Best description I’ve heard about why I love France. Thanks for the inspiration to visit Aix. It’s been on my list, but now it is a must experience. Thank you Kelly!
Oh I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the video and that it inspired you to visit beautiful Aix en Provence. I hope you can make that dream a reality soon! 💕
I was in Aix three weeks ago. It is the most gorgeous town. We saw two traditional weddings, so there was a happiness and good spirit all around. The public squares and fountains are perfect for socializing. I was really struck by how happy and social the French are. Mothers were out and about with their babies, school groups were at the parks, the elderly were out walking and shopping. It makes me sad to think of how few Americans, especially children, teens, and the elderly, go outside and talk to each other.
Hi Kelly, I thoroughly enjoyed all you shared, you did a fabulous job explaining the French lifestyle. You shared it so well along with chatting with some of the vendors. The best I've seen yet! Thank you for taking us along with your experience in Aix. Would love it if you could take us with you in shop or two.😊
Oh thanks so much for your comment I really appreciate it! I had a little footage of some more interactions with some shop and stall holders but we needed to cut the video down a little or it would have been really long! But I'll definitely keep your suggestion in mind for the future. Thanks for your lovely feedback I'm very grateful! 💕
Beautiful video and content. I own a house in Merida Mexico and I will be moving there next year. One of my very favorite things to do is to walk to the market in the morning and get my fresh produce and fresh juice. And I love to prepare the daily meal.food, natural food, is beautiful. Glad I found your channel. New subscriber.
Yayy thanks for being a new subscriber - I'm so glad to know you enjoyed the video, thank you! And yes, I absolutely relate - it's a gorgeous way to spend the morning and so different to the experience of shopping in a supermarket!
We lived in Antibes six months of the year and it was glorious…we haven’t been back since terrible floods and we lost everything..I miss it so much but we are in our mid seventies and couldn’t start all over again. Can’t afford it for one thing. It’s a way of living ,buying just what you need not overdoing it,resting going slowly in the heat. Bliss 🥲
(from Sharon) I stumbled across your channel as I also adore EVERYTHING French! You have captured the feeling that I also get whilst visiting this beautiful country. It is such a shame that we as Australians tend to follow the American way of living, rather than the European lifestyle. Especially where our food consumption and choices are concerned:( You speak French so well, I am envious:))
You should say "British" rather than "European lifestyle" because that's where your roots are, aren't they? Don't you want a little bit of Britishness?
Hi Kelly..hope you don’t mine me saying that it’s pronounced Ex not Axe..a mistake I used to make when I first moved here…I live not too far away and yes the lifestyle in Provence is a relaxed rich one..great video
Merci beaucoup! I’m new here, great video, I’m hoping to visit Aix next year, you’re French is amazing!! Will you make a video/share information about your French language learning experience? (I’m also Australian, and trying to learn the beautiful language!)
Thanks so much - I'm grateful to know you enjoyed the video and thanks for the compliment on my French (I still have plenty to improve on!) I mentioned briefly in a previous video about "Art, Culture and Beauty in France" (not sure if you've had a chance to watch that one?) that I learned some foundations in school, then worked a few months as an au pair in France when I was about 20 years old! Being immersed in the language like that was a way to pick it up really quickly. Back in Australia, as you'd know, there isn't much opportunity to speak, so I was so glad to get back to France after SO many years to be able to speak the language again, even if I was a bit rusty at first!
I went to Jackson, Mississippi for a holiday in 2022 (yes, I know it sounds strange) and I was struck by the fact that, for food, there's no escaping the agri-food industry. Fast food chains are just about everywhere and in supermarkets, everything is ultra processed. There are no independent shops, everything is owned by bug corporations. The people were nice and friendly though and the pace was slow but this life where you need a car for everything and there are no public services is very depressing.
Merci a Vous ...pour cette vidéo qui me rappelle que la beauté est en toute chose . Vous en parler avec un bonheur communicatif Vous ,Vous exprimer très bien dans notre très complexe mais néanmoins belle langue . En somme merci d'Etre.!
Yes for sure! I hoped to convey ways that we can embrace this philosophy in our own unique contexts, like being intentional about savouring and appreciating life's simple pleasures.
Hmmmm. I'd like to say "of course". Why oh why not live this way everywhere. OK, blame the weather? I don't know, I'm half French, half Welsh and I do this naturally, and I wish everyone did.
Hi, moderation comes from the limits to working hours and other rights the French fought for in the last 150 years. When you have to work 12 hours a day and never have enough paid vacations/holydays, like in the US (the UK or Australia are probably better than the US with this, at least I hope), then the limited time you have to enjoy life and use your money is just all binged away because you have not enough time to spend outside of work. So please, rest of the world, strike all the time and stop believing billionaires and big corporations have a good soul. They own medias partly to make you believe that the world will collapse if you were given more money, benefits or vacations. If you don't like this msg it's not my fault, I was possessed by the spirit of Karl Marx for a few seconds. I will balance it by writing a msg to support Elon Musk on X and buy 3 iphones to support Tim Cook.
When trere's money , dollars, you can live anywhere. I' m a middle class man in my sixties , have two flats in trendy areas in Rio de Janeiro, speak french fluently, i can't live in Europe though. I'm in my last ' healthy'(?) decade. I resign in few years. Dying , in these circumstances, is wellcome.
Bonjour, Cette présentation est très flatteuse pour Aix en Provence, mais cet 'Art de vivre' n'est pas du tout spécifique à cette ville. Il est répandu dans toute la France même si le soleil n'a pas partout la même teneur. Les moments partagés, les plaisirs simples, les marchés, les discussions parfois très vives font partie intégrante de la culture Française ..... comme vous le résumez bien à la fin. Bien à vous,
Merci pour votre commentaire. Je reconnais que cette facon de vivre se retrouve aussi partout en France...une des raisons pour lequelles j'aime tant la France!
I grew to reall dislike market, except the christmas one. You feel presured to buy if you watch a stall for more than 10 seconds, there's a constant flow of people, you have to watch your bag for pickpockets ... and the prices are often very high. I've always viewed marchés more like a tourists and elders' thing.
Hmm yes I can see how certain kinds of markets could cause you to feel that way. Thanks for sharing a different perspective! The markets at Aix, and the lovely farmers markets I enjoy at home in Australia have not felt high pressure at all to me....I found the markets in Aix such a joyful and beautiful experience (as you can probably tell from the video!)
You need to be realistic yes it’s wonderful but tourists need to work to pay for it to enjoy it Who can afford to live like that every day to while away the hours in expensive cafes It’s really not that amazing every country has wonderful cultures
I am French, and cafes and bistros are not very expensive unless you go to Paris around the Eiffel Tower or the Champs Elysées etc... Or in hotels *******
I agree, every country has wonderful cultures! I hoped to convey some of the lovely things I noticed about the culture and way of life in this town, to inspire viewers about ways that we can embrace this philosophy (if it resonates for you) in our own unique contexts, like being intentional about savouring and appreciating life's simple pleasures.
Just like in every country. I am making an average 1600 euros/month, and i can afford myself some hours with my friends, sinking beers on a terace and at the same time, paying my 600 euros/month rent, and all my insurances, my benzin for my bike, etc..And the french gov doesn't help me at all.. But i am living modestly, Vinted for the clothes, not a lot of meat, pastas every day... Life is more than belongings.
we arent complaining all the time, but we want to preserve our quality of life so yes sometimes we are in the streets to defend this, and in my opinion a lot of people in the world should do the same, better to have some people reacting as people doing nothing and crying all the day life is bad
Loved this Kelly ❤ a lovely reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things. I felt I was there with you 🩵
Thanks Kerry. Glad you enjoyed it! ❤
This was so lovely. Thank you for the reminder and examples of looking for and appreciating some small moments of joy and beauty in whatever our unique everyday lives offer. 💕
@@Lisa-hl2pt thanks for your lovely comment! I’m really grateful to know you enjoyed it.
Thank you for sharing these little special things. I felt like I was there with you.
You are so welcome! So glad enjoyed it. ❤
I love the cafe life. I can easily live there. Love your vlog.❤
Me too! Thanks so much. ❤
Wow; this vlog made my day🌹your words are wise “gratitude does bring abundance “…; I’m the type that can sit for hours on end at a coffee shop (outdoors) on my own or eith someone; reading; making plans; looking at the beautiful sky and people passing by… smiling and grateful for the blessing that is my life …💫
Thanks for your beautiful comment! I'm so glad the video resonated with you - what a beautiful perspective on life you have.
I just stumbled upon your video, and watching it put a smile on my face. It's so cosy and peaceful! Thank you so much for sharing, Kelly!
This was so beautiful! What a wonderful reminder to enjoy the little moments in our everyday lives 🤍
Thanks for your lovely comment I'm so glad to know you enjoyed the video!
@@KellyHine Thank you for replying to my comment! Happy to be here! ☺
Voilà qui est bien dit!
merci!
I've been in Aix En Provence for the past 2 months and I could not have expressed it better. THIS. I, too, love markets and the markets here are just incredible. Thank you.
That's so good to hear. Thanks for sharing! ❤
I enjoyed this so much that I immediately watched it a second time. I have experienced many of your observations in Bretagne.
Minus the Sun :D
Thanks you! So glad to know you enjoyed it. 😊
Best description I’ve heard about why I love France. Thanks for the inspiration to visit Aix. It’s been on my list, but now it is a must experience. Thank you Kelly!
Oh I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the video and that it inspired you to visit beautiful Aix en Provence. I hope you can make that dream a reality soon! 💕
I absolutely loved this Kelly. so inspiring . love all things French!!
Thank you! So glad to hear you loved it!
I was in Aix three weeks ago. It is the most gorgeous town. We saw two traditional weddings, so there was a happiness and good spirit all around. The public squares and fountains are perfect for socializing. I was really struck by how happy and social the French are. Mothers were out and about with their babies, school groups were at the parks, the elderly were out walking and shopping. It makes me sad to think of how few Americans, especially children, teens, and the elderly, go outside and talk to each other.
That's so lovely to hear...such a good vibe there! 🙌💛✨
This way of living is common too in Spain, Italy or Greece, although globalisation is putting it at risk 😔
@@elisabethcomabella4171 the world is changing so fast isn’t it?
Hi Kelly, I thoroughly enjoyed all you shared, you did a fabulous job explaining the French lifestyle. You shared it so well along with chatting with some of the vendors. The best I've seen yet! Thank you for taking us along with your experience in Aix. Would love it if you could take us with you in shop or two.😊
Oh thanks so much for your comment I really appreciate it! I had a little footage of some more interactions with some shop and stall holders but we needed to cut the video down a little or it would have been really long! But I'll definitely keep your suggestion in mind for the future. Thanks for your lovely feedback I'm very grateful! 💕
Your video is simply adorable. ❣
Thank you so much 😀
Beautiful video and content. I own a house in Merida Mexico and I will be moving there next year. One of my very favorite things to do is to walk to the market in the morning and get my fresh produce and fresh juice. And I love to prepare the daily meal.food, natural food, is beautiful. Glad I found your channel. New subscriber.
Yayy thanks for being a new subscriber - I'm so glad to know you enjoyed the video, thank you! And yes, I absolutely relate - it's a gorgeous way to spend the morning and so different to the experience of shopping in a supermarket!
We lived in Antibes six months of the year and it was glorious…we haven’t been back since terrible floods and we lost everything..I miss it so much but we are in our mid seventies and couldn’t start all over again. Can’t afford it for one thing. It’s a way of living ,buying just what you need not overdoing it,resting going slowly in the heat. Bliss 🥲
Oh I imagine you must have wonderful memories of your time in Antibes. Thanks for sharing your comment.
What a delightful video ❤ and so true
Thank you ❤
(from Sharon) I stumbled across your channel as I also adore EVERYTHING French! You have captured the feeling that I also get whilst visiting this beautiful country. It is such a shame that we as Australians tend to follow the American way of living, rather than the European lifestyle. Especially where our food consumption and choices are concerned:( You speak French so well, I am envious:))
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment Sharon! I was over the moon to be back in France again after many years - you can probably tell 😀🇫🇷
You should say "British" rather than "European lifestyle" because that's where your roots are, aren't they? Don't you want a little bit of Britishness?
Thank you Madame !
You're welcome 😊
Hi Kelly..hope you don’t mine me saying that it’s pronounced Ex not Axe..a mistake I used to make when I first moved here…I live not too far away and yes the lifestyle in Provence is a relaxed rich one..great video
Thank you!
Merci beaucoup! I’m new here, great video, I’m hoping to visit Aix next year, you’re French is amazing!! Will you make a video/share information about your French language learning experience? (I’m also Australian, and trying to learn the beautiful language!)
Thanks so much - I'm grateful to know you enjoyed the video and thanks for the compliment on my French (I still have plenty to improve on!) I mentioned briefly in a previous video about "Art, Culture and Beauty in France" (not sure if you've had a chance to watch that one?) that I learned some foundations in school, then worked a few months as an au pair in France when I was about 20 years old! Being immersed in the language like that was a way to pick it up really quickly. Back in Australia, as you'd know, there isn't much opportunity to speak, so I was so glad to get back to France after SO many years to be able to speak the language again, even if I was a bit rusty at first!
I’ve just discovered your channel it looks and sounds wonderful
Thanks Carole! I'm glad you found your way here. :)
I went to Jackson, Mississippi for a holiday in 2022 (yes, I know it sounds strange) and I was struck by the fact that, for food, there's no escaping the agri-food industry. Fast food chains are just about everywhere and in supermarkets, everything is ultra processed. There are no independent shops, everything is owned by bug corporations. The people were nice and friendly though and the pace was slow but this life where you need a car for everything and there are no public services is very depressing.
@@leaedt7614 wow it’s such a contrast to this local market/ local sourcing way of doing things.
My absolute favorite town!
Did you also visit the very nice english bookshop, Book in Bar?
Oh I heard about that store but didn’t manage to get there! Lovely to hear that it’s your favorite town!
Merci a Vous ...pour cette vidéo qui me rappelle que la beauté est en toute chose . Vous en parler avec un bonheur communicatif
Vous ,Vous exprimer très bien dans notre très complexe mais néanmoins belle langue . En somme merci d'Etre.!
That’s all lovely yes but most people have to hold down a job in Sydney
Yes for sure! I hoped to convey ways that we can embrace this philosophy in our own unique contexts, like being intentional about savouring and appreciating life's simple pleasures.
❤😎👍👋
You're really about to be a real french.
Hmmmm. I'd like to say "of course". Why oh why not live this way everywhere. OK, blame the weather? I don't know, I'm half French, half Welsh and I do this naturally, and I wish everyone did.
Hi, moderation comes from the limits to working hours and other rights the French fought for in the last 150 years. When you have to work 12 hours a day and never have enough paid vacations/holydays, like in the US (the UK or Australia are probably better than the US with this, at least I hope), then the limited time you have to enjoy life and use your money is just all binged away because you have not enough time to spend outside of work. So please, rest of the world, strike all the time and stop believing billionaires and big corporations have a good soul. They own medias partly to make you believe that the world will collapse if you were given more money, benefits or vacations. If you don't like this msg it's not my fault, I was possessed by the spirit of Karl Marx for a few seconds. I will balance it by writing a msg to support Elon Musk on X and buy 3 iphones to support Tim Cook.
Precisely.. Americans, and often enough Brits, are known as ‘willing slaves’…😉
Just to confirm the UK has good employment laws : number of hours you can work, minimum wage and minimum vacation time.
@@elyjane8316 Which indirectly confirms the US sucks :D
When trere's money , dollars, you can live anywhere. I' m a middle class man in my sixties , have two flats in trendy areas in Rio de Janeiro, speak french fluently, i can't live in Europe though. I'm in my last ' healthy'(?) decade. I resign in few years. Dying , in these circumstances, is wellcome.
Bonjour,
Cette présentation est très flatteuse pour Aix en Provence, mais cet 'Art de vivre' n'est pas du tout spécifique à cette ville. Il est répandu dans toute la France même si le soleil n'a pas partout la même teneur. Les moments partagés, les plaisirs simples, les marchés, les discussions parfois très vives font partie intégrante de la culture Française ..... comme vous le résumez bien à la fin.
Bien à vous,
Merci pour votre commentaire. Je reconnais que cette facon de vivre se retrouve aussi partout en France...une des raisons pour lequelles j'aime tant la France!
I grew to reall dislike market, except the christmas one. You feel presured to buy if you watch a stall for more than 10 seconds, there's a constant flow of people, you have to watch your bag for pickpockets ... and the prices are often very high. I've always viewed marchés more like a tourists and elders' thing.
Hmm yes I can see how certain kinds of markets could cause you to feel that way. Thanks for sharing a different perspective! The markets at Aix, and the lovely farmers markets I enjoy at home in Australia have not felt high pressure at all to me....I found the markets in Aix such a joyful and beautiful experience (as you can probably tell from the video!)
You need to be realistic yes it’s wonderful but tourists need to work to pay for it to enjoy it
Who can afford to live like that every day to while away the hours in expensive cafes
It’s really not that amazing every country has wonderful cultures
I am French, and cafes and bistros are not very expensive unless you go to Paris around the Eiffel Tower or the Champs Elysées etc... Or in hotels *******
I agree, every country has wonderful cultures! I hoped to convey some of the lovely things I noticed about the culture and way of life in this town, to inspire viewers about ways that we can embrace this philosophy (if it resonates for you) in our own unique contexts, like being intentional about savouring and appreciating life's simple pleasures.
Just like in every country. I am making an average 1600 euros/month, and i can afford myself some hours with my friends, sinking beers on a terace and at the same time, paying my 600 euros/month rent, and all my insurances, my benzin for my bike, etc..And the french gov doesn't help me at all..
But i am living modestly, Vinted for the clothes, not a lot of meat, pastas every day...
Life is more than belongings.
@@MrSebfrench76 thank you for your reply
I now understand this video and you better!
I will keep watching
Thank you !
It's pronounced Aches not Axe en Provence.
Yes thanks for the reminder and pardon my imperfect French.
I thought the French complain all the time.
@@richiesd1 that definitely has not been my experience from my time spent in France.
we arent complaining all the time, but we want to preserve our quality of life so yes sometimes we are in the streets to defend this, and in my opinion a lot of people in the world should do the same, better to have some people reacting as people doing nothing and crying all the day life is bad
Yeah we complain alot, but we could complain together and be friend :D