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10 French Travel Tips to Make Your Trip EVEN Better!

Thinking of traveling to France? These are my Top 10 French Travel Tips to keep in mind that will lead to a more enjoyable visit!
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  • @RulaLenzka
    @RulaLenzka2 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your series and I will probably never get to travel to France and watching this was so informative and relaxing. I wish all travel vlogs were done this way instead of just pretty pictures of food and scenery.

  • @PrincePrince-bt9iv

    @PrincePrince-bt9iv

    2 жыл бұрын

    True! Beth is just like a friend you like to watch and listen :)

  • @terrijoseph-miller5471
    @terrijoseph-miller54712 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this series. It was so relaxing to watch

  • @Lucinda_Jackson
    @Lucinda_Jackson2 жыл бұрын

    This series has been so much fun and like a little mini vacation every Saturday as you transported us (those in the US) across the Atlantic! It must have been a hard adjustment returning home... Thanks for this video giving tips and explaining how to make a person’s stay in France (or any country other than one’s own) less frustrating and more enjoyable. And for the reminder that being polite and giving respect will generally bring the same your way.

  • @darlenechandler2403

    @darlenechandler2403

    2 жыл бұрын

    For us in Canada and London England too. So lovely.

  • @lauraofarrell3472
    @lauraofarrell34722 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely loved everything about this series! I am going to miss it for sure!

  • @rebeccathornton7408
    @rebeccathornton74082 жыл бұрын

    Loved, loved, loved this series. Can’t wait till you are back in France again. Looking forward to some lovely recipe vlogs too though!

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes! Lots of yummy fall recipes on their way! Next week I have a yummy 1-pot chicken and rice dish coming up :) Stay tuned!

  • @rebeccathornton7408

    @rebeccathornton7408

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EntertainingWithBeth Sounds delish!!!

  • @mya5980

    @mya5980

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aldi has the cart coins in L.A California

  • @mya5980

    @mya5980

    2 жыл бұрын

    We also have to Separate our Recycling

  • @Alwaeify
    @Alwaeify2 жыл бұрын

    You nailed it! As a French, I truly appreciate that you're giving your followers the tips and explaining why we sometimes do things differently than what Americans do.

  • @luceaschild
    @luceaschild2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sad to see this series end! It was the most enjoyable set of videos and it was a true pleasure to see your home, see St. Giles, and everything you shared with us. Thank you!

  • @clintbleskoski6093
    @clintbleskoski60932 жыл бұрын

    Aldi's Grocery Stores have implemented the "quarter for your cart" policy. They pass the savings on to the shopper as they don't have to hire someone to collect them.

  • @noreenhallett7366
    @noreenhallett73662 жыл бұрын

    Been using a W/machine drier in UK for years

  • @Sun-Soul
    @Sun-Soul2 жыл бұрын

    Oh Beth, this series has been an absolute dream! You are such an inspiration. I have enjoyed your menu and cooking videos for so many years, but this French house/travel series has made me love you all the more! And your travel tips in this video are essential to having a more enjoyable visit. How generous you have been with your time and energy during your Summer trip this year. Everything takes 3 times longer when you're trying to film it, so thank you for taking the time. I imagine you're probably already back in the states by now, but if not, safe travel to you and yours! The holidays are just around the corner, as I know you'll have us cooking and making the most of our blessings before we know it! Everything you share has just that extra little touch of class that makes time together with loved ones so very special. Your efforts over the years have made many gatherings so much more memorable for all my people. I wish you the greatest success and happiness always! 💜 Bisous!😘

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aww I'm so happy to hear you have enjoyed them! This series was a last minute idea, and I'm so glad I tried it out, because it was such fun to have you all along for the ride! And as much as I'm missing all the glorious markets, and bakeries of France (and our cute French kitchen) I'm happy to be back, get the kids back to school, and work on some yummy recipes for the holiday season! So as it goes, every time has its season, so we'll say goodbye to France...until next year! :) I really want to take you guys to this cute restaurant on a farm next year!

  • @Sun-Soul

    @Sun-Soul

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EntertainingWithBeth The restaurant on a farm sounds amazing, I'll look forward to it! Welcome home!🏡

  • @sc00badive
    @sc00badive2 жыл бұрын

    I would love to come the France and rent your house. Now I have the plan, I need a way to make it happen. I love what you did with the place, and I'd love to really learn the language, and soak up the culture. My great grandmother who I never met was French. I heard from my dad, that she was a fantastic cook.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh I bet she was! I'm always amazed at how French families can turn out the best home cooks! :)

  • @yolandadouglas7828
    @yolandadouglas78282 жыл бұрын

    Your time in France has been great for me!

  • @nonysusanty1436
    @nonysusanty14362 жыл бұрын

    The way you speak and the knowledge you share omg Beth I can’t thank you enough! I’ve always thought of myself as an avid traveler but so many of your tips are really useful and I’ve never tried but should so thank you so much!!

  • @lindamatillon83
    @lindamatillon832 жыл бұрын

    Hello Beth, love your videos and your home in France! I am a fellow Southern Californian living in France and married to a Frenchman and when you talked about meeting your husband's family for the first time and having to give 16 kisses, I could so relate to that and laughed out loud! I had to only give 1on each cheek but there were 9 of them! To be honest since covid we have not really done ' the bisous ' and frankly I do not miss it! Have a safe trip, looking forward to your next video state side!

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Oh I'm sure there are lots of other things we could laugh about ha! Yes with Covid no one was kissing, just fist bumping in the air :)

  • @suestutzle2779
    @suestutzle27792 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree with you more Beth. My husband is German and when we went to visit with the children. Our children were born 1980 and 1981, we would do very similar things with them. It took 26hours or more to get to Germany so I had lots of entertainment for them, my medicine bag etc. My Husband's family were very curious about me. I always tried to put my best Aussie foot forward but sometimes there were a few little hiccups. Eg, at home here in the summer we all go bare footed around the house. Well, I never thought about that and just carried on my usual self......It was not well received, oh dear. They all thought I was the wild colonial kid!!! Loved your France vacation. Have a safe trip back home.

  • @barbaracollignon5365
    @barbaracollignon53652 жыл бұрын

    I have just discovered your KZread channel a week ago because I am fan of renovation home video of allover the world. But guess what ? I am french woman living in Vendée and working in St Gilles Croix de Vie. And I loved all your videos and the way it makes me discover what I know with a different eye glance.so refreshing!. I crew up in Paris area, studying there. Meet my husband at university. His mother is from Vendée and 13 years ago we decided to leave Paris to come in Vendée where we used to have our summer holidays. Because each time we have to drive back to Paris to return to work and arrive at the end of the highway and passe gate ..we were sighing hard and thinking "why are we going back in that Creasyness life". Yes St Gilles is magic. I m not living in St Gilles exactly but in the country side behind... I love what you did with the Reno of this house. And I will go on following you back in USA for your coocking videos... Hope we can on day meet eachother when you will be back in St Gilles ! And yes every tips you gave are true!

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh how funny Barbara! Yes I would love to meet up once we are back in SGCV! Hopefully back by Spring, and definitely back next summer :) Already missing the Brioche for breakfast ha!

  • @barbaracollignon5365

    @barbaracollignon5365

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EntertainingWithBeth ... So funny my husband is actually working in a famous brioche factory here in Vendée ...you know the one with this young blond little girl on the packaging. Even if they are trully goods I am sure your prefer handmade ones.

  • @yara7113
    @yara71132 жыл бұрын

    Oh no! Going to miss these videos but excited for home ones! (I’m British so it’s all so interesting for me hehe)

  • @trishmalibu6986
    @trishmalibu69862 жыл бұрын

    You are so Cool mom and always smiles . 100% so comfortable in front of the camera. Your channel way better than cooking channel itself. Killin' it !

  • @agirlsinger
    @agirlsinger2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Beth it always feels like I’m there when I watch your videos and it makes me so happy! And I also feel like we’re best friends when I watch your videos I wish we could share a meal together. Bon voyage!

  • @tammimacclellanheupel1517
    @tammimacclellanheupel15172 жыл бұрын

    I loved this series also :) I wanted to let you know that we do have 1 store (that I know of in the US) that does the same thing with a coin & cart and that is Aldi's, which is a German based store (I believe?). You are right though. More stores should take advantage of the same thing! Have a safe trip back!

  • @sscott4028
    @sscott40282 жыл бұрын

    My family and I went to France in July 2019 and my niece got sick. We took her to the local clinic and there they prescribed a medicine that she needed to pick up from a pharmacy but they were unable to tell us which pharmacy to go to. They referred us to the local police station to find out where we would be able to go to have the prescription filled. Apparently the location changes. It was super strange. My guess is because of the type of medicine. This may be how they control prescription drug use. The clinic did administer the medicine while we were there but it was only one dose. Needless to say, we were told exactly where to go and we were able to continue our wonderful vacation. We stayed in France for two weeks and then we hopped over to Spain for another two weeks. I did NOT want to return back to California. It was a wonderful month long vacation. We are planning a trip to Morocco next in 2022. Hopefully by that time, we won’t have to loose any of our precious vacation time to quarantining once we reach our destination.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! Yes there are things in France that always surprise me. Right before we left, all of our electricity went out, because the "plan" we signed up for apparently wasn't enough, and when you reach the limit they just shut it all off ha! So we upgraded to the second tier ha! Morocco sounds wonderful, I've always wanted to go there :) Have a wonderful time!

  • @Bebe1610

    @Bebe1610

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think what happened here is it was “after hours”. The French have a system of “on call pharmacies” which change every week. Unlike here in the US where specific pharmacies are always open 24h, in France pharmacies take turns opening at night. So my guess is the clinic didn’t know which pharmacy was “de garde = on call” and that’s why they sent you to the police station because they have a list of which pharmacy would be open at what time. In Morocco you can usually find the name and address of the nearest open pharmacy at whatever closed pharmacy you come across lol hope that helps ;) Also Morocco is wonderful (but I’m biased since I’m Moroccan lol) I hope you enjoy your time there !

  • @jean-pierrecharpentier2546

    @jean-pierrecharpentier2546

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, at night or on weekends, pharmacies are closed except for one pharmacy on duty ( pharmacie de garde ). The police or a gendarmerie will tell you which one is open and what is the phone number to warn them ( The same system also exists for doctors and dentists)

  • @louiselewis5061
    @louiselewis50612 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Beth. I have loved your time in France and this series has been such fun. Thanks for sharing. Have a safe trip home.

  • @nataliaspinelli9747
    @nataliaspinelli97472 жыл бұрын

    More French recipes please! I made your cherry clafoutis and it was insane! Also your salmon with burre Blanc! Wow! Your bistro style chocolate mousse - wow - your French shepherds pie 🥧- wow! (Can’t remember the French name for it!) -

  • @zelmoy
    @zelmoy2 жыл бұрын

    We used to have those carts needing the token/money here in Malaysia but i never see those anymore.. i used to love to help my mum and insert it and after, take the money back lol

  • @lyndamcdon
    @lyndamcdon2 жыл бұрын

    Seeing France from your point of view was amazing!

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The "Medicine tote" always saves the day ha! :)

  • @Leisurelistsb
    @Leisurelistsb Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips.What a fun and informative series. I love it! One more tip, while eating in a restaurant, don't talk loudly. Americans tend to talk at a much higher volume than Europeans and that is definitely frowned upon, especially in France.

  • @cpp8227
    @cpp82272 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely series, Beth! Thank you for sharing:) I just wanted to say too...we have Aldi grocery stores where I live in Illinois and they have pay for and return the cart for a refund as well as requiring you to supply your own grocery bags. We love the concept!

  • @debbiezullo7056
    @debbiezullo70562 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous videos!!! I hope I run into you at a market in Southern California. Have a safe trip home♥️

  • @JooUpdate
    @JooUpdate2 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Bali Indonesia !

  • @jclay2450
    @jclay24502 жыл бұрын

    The Aldi grocery store in my hometown has a the vibe of the French market. You need a quarter to get a cart and you get it back when you return your cart. You have to bring your own bags or buy them. It has a broad selection of breads, cheeses, crackers, spreads, little meats. It even has an aisle that has some housewares, decor, clothing, furniture, pet items and more. These items changes regularly. I really like this store. The prices are great too.

  • @sherrieshatzen3801
    @sherrieshatzen38012 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully presented. I have been known to complain that Americans are the only people in the world who think that foreign customs particular to the country they are visiting indicate that the people who live there are the foreigners. I have occasionally been so embarrassed by fellow Americans that I not only deny being American, I deny speaking English! I have also met some really charming Americans in France who really value & appreciate la politesse francaise. All of that to say I found your video informative, enlightening & humble. Brava!

  • @aping6221
    @aping62212 жыл бұрын

    Can totally relate to the eye contact while “cheers-ing”, I live in Austria and we do that too. When I first arrived here, my stepdad was downright offended that I didn’t look him in the eye… 😅😅

  • @luciaswedgril
    @luciaswedgril2 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video! You should have put in that when you eat to use both hands (fork and knife) on the table ;) cheers and looking into the other persons eyes is common in most European countries:) and will be taught at an early age. And the greeting strangers, we have in Switzerland as well. Especially when you go hiking or in a random building. Hope you had a nice summer and can’t wait for your new meal videos!

  • @MrMymatney
    @MrMymatney2 жыл бұрын

    I agree about medicine tote. I had a bad tummy ache and we were in the middle of the touristy area that my husband had to walk half a mile to get the medicine. If only I have thought about it….learned something about it. Thank you for the tips -we might travel to Europe anytime sooner.

  • @elysmattar8368
    @elysmattar83682 жыл бұрын

    Love the way you explain things and you come across. I found you by accident and have been watching your videos back to back. I love Europe and French culture and have enjoy all my life. Watching you was like how I feel and do things…so much alike! The recipes and the presentations are fabulous. I wish you the best and much health to you and your family so that you can enjoy this beautiful life you have created.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks Elys! I'm so glad you have been enjoying them! And that you found me :) I'm back in France this week and will be sharing more French updates starting this weekend! :) Until then!

  • @mommabear5059
    @mommabear50592 жыл бұрын

    I found interesting your tip about greeting people before launching into your questions. There was a lot of French settlement in the southern part of the U.S. and that’s the way it is down there. You don’t go up to people, even if you know them, and starting asking for something. Always first a greeting and a “how are you”. This was so enjoyable.

  • @Noname-jd8oy
    @Noname-jd8oy2 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy you popped into my feed in the last week. I’ve binged watched the France series and it has been gorgeous and sweet

  • @noerisgil754
    @noerisgil7542 жыл бұрын

    I must admit that I'm a little nostalgic...I don't want you to leave...I want to continue to live vicariously through your french adventures every Saturday!

  • @katkat521
    @katkat5212 жыл бұрын

    Here in Virginia, we have Aldi stores. You put a quarter in to unlock the cart and then get the quarter back when you return the cart and re-lock it. They also have a sanitizing station where you can wipe your cart down due to COVID. It's wonderful!

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love it! I have to try these Aldi stores I keep hearing about them!

  • @vivianepilou2211
    @vivianepilou22112 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Beth for providing these great tips. As a European I would have added to try to be less loud and wear clothes less blinks. Not all tourists are unfortunately educated and you too often hear « oh ce sont des américains « .. Also, the little town you have your house is very animated in the summer time but comes October and the winter it probably falls asleep and many shops and restaurants are closed. June and September are best. July and august every place on the ocean line is crowded. Prices are often higher and service less good. Did you spend time there in the winter time. Makes probably a huge difference.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes we've been there in winter and funny enough, it's still pretty lively! SGCV has really grown over the last few years and many residents now live there full time, I was so surprised! I thought it would be really dead ha!

  • @heliedecastanet1882

    @heliedecastanet1882

    Жыл бұрын

    Dear Viviane, I am French, and as a tourist in foreign countries, I happened to meet some very, very loud French people. So, I agree with you : not all the tourists are educated, and some French people are among them 🙂

  • @mjecheverria4197
    @mjecheverria41972 жыл бұрын

    Hello Beth...former San Franciscan living in the south of France for 31 years! Right on the bat with your tips.Bon voyage and continue your vlogs from the states..

  • @averyroberts6143
    @averyroberts6143 Жыл бұрын

    Beth I so enjoy your videos in France, and of your garden in the States, your cooking, and entertaining! My HS French helped me purchase our movie tickets and order our popcorn when we would go to watch movies in Luxembourg 😂,I lived in a tiny German village for several years. I would have to take my German dictionary with me when I would pay my rent. My landlords were the sweetest, but they did not speak any English. I was so thankful the neighborhood children were excited about hanging out with an American, because I learned so much German from them. In reference to how much German I spoke, I wouldn’t tell people I speak about as much as a five year old 😂 I miss living in Europe, so it’s wonderful you share your experiences with us x merci beaucoup x 🥂

  • @midlifemom5829
    @midlifemom58292 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Orange County California! I thoroughly enjoyed your series in your new home! I visited Europe for the first time summer 2019 and I long to visit France! I hope to rent your gorgeous home too😊!

  • @SpecialgiftsLA
    @SpecialgiftsLA2 жыл бұрын

    Beth .im loving this video. Watched 20 minites now must go to bed to catch my zzzz...i will watch the rest with morning coffee bon nuit 😅🌃🌃🕚🌸

  • @josephruggiero1280
    @josephruggiero12802 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I was riveted to each tip! Also enjoyed your sense of humor! So much fun to hear your experiences! Loved your “French Videos!”

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Glad you liked the tips! The "Medicine Tote" reminds me of when I dragged all the diapers, formula and bottles to France and Phil was like "Beth, We HAVE Babies in France!" LOL!

  • @hegeteigum3605

    @hegeteigum3605

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EntertainingWithBeth Better safe than sorry, right? ;)

  • @amalhelu1776
    @amalhelu17762 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the wonderful time you gave us while watching your vlog. I enjoyed every minute of it.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad! :) Thanks for joining the adventures! :)

  • @nadiaali5022
    @nadiaali50222 жыл бұрын

    We have the same.thing here in quebec!! and i saw that in france too when i went to visit my husband's family in paris

  • @FunnyLookinHat
    @FunnyLookinHat2 жыл бұрын

    This series was a great way to feel like we were traveling during a year where we couldn't. Thank you for sharing your home, recipes, and adventures with us!

  • @italyforbreakfast901
    @italyforbreakfast9012 жыл бұрын

    I've been in France twice! It was Amazing! Anyway next time I suggest you to try to spend your holidays here in Italy! I uploaded a video about Tuscany holidays a couple of weeks ago, if you will consider It! It Is beautiful, there is a nice Sea and the food Is incredible!

  • @deborahhuckaby4623
    @deborahhuckaby46232 жыл бұрын

    I loved the adventure of you guys redoing your house and all the places you shared with us. I'm not planning a trip to France but I loved hearing all the tips.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes "armchair travel" can be just as fun, and without the jetlag ha!

  • @deborahhuckaby4623

    @deborahhuckaby4623

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EntertainingWithBeth Lol. Exactly.

  • @fanofpink
    @fanofpink2 жыл бұрын

    I happy that you enjoyed your trip. Love watching as always!!!!

  • @blondeenigma3882
    @blondeenigma38822 жыл бұрын

    Excellent advice, thank you for sharing your time in France. My son lives in Brussels, Belgium, and we take him over the counter medicines and shampoo when we go because they cost a lot more over there.

  • @maryjanekolesar8325
    @maryjanekolesar8325 Жыл бұрын

    OMG you are such a Delight! My late husband and I stayed at a hotel over Christmas and New Years in Portugal and were the only guests! That washing machine, I swear, took had a three hour cycle! No one to ask, no English instruction; it kept our clothes hostage, Lol. Great tips, especially about reservations. We're going to St Pierre et Miquelon and my husband doesn't believe we need to make dinner reservations!

  • @hilaryquinn8673
    @hilaryquinn86732 жыл бұрын

    Oh, my goodness. I have loved this series. I was lucky enough to live in Spain for a bit and this sort of brought me back in time. I can’t wait to travel again. Thank you for sharing your home and your daily life with us. You’re right. Renting an apartment or a home is the best way to really get to know the country and the people. Going to the markets does force you to speak-and, they are fun! Bon voyage! Have a safe trip back to the states!

  • @rebeccafrancis8227
    @rebeccafrancis82272 жыл бұрын

    You are so sweet to explain “all things French”. Thank you very much!!

  • @micheledcunha7520
    @micheledcunha75202 жыл бұрын

    re: tokens/grocery store, we do that in Canada.

  • @julieveen1835
    @julieveen18352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for these videos! The time and care you put into making them was so appreciated. They were both informative and entertaining. I really enjoyed them and looked forward to the next one. Thank you!

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you enjoyed them Julie! They were really fun to put together and share :)

  • @randomvagaries5140
    @randomvagaries51402 жыл бұрын

    In the US Aldi requires a quarter to place in the slot of the grocery cart and it is returned when you return the cart. You also need to bring your own bags.

  • @thorabaker7995
    @thorabaker79952 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your summer! It looked wonderful and your house is very pretty. We have been stuck here in SoCal since 2019…..thankfully we got a trip to Mexico City before Covid lockdowns. Where would one find info on renting it?

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh sure, I'm actually putting together the website as we speak! But you can sign up for the Maison Coli Newsletter and once all the details are ready I will send out an email :) Here's the link to sign up: bit.ly/MaisonColiNewsletter

  • @pattyhernandez4524
    @pattyhernandez45242 жыл бұрын

    Hello, safety travels, regarding the token in supermarkets we have already have the same concept (tokens or .25 cents) in the Los Angeles area, ,for the shopping cars, and French people I found the are very friendly, And willing to help you 💕 love seeing you in the mini series 👏🏻

  • @xoconstance
    @xoconstance2 жыл бұрын

    Beth, safe travels home. Thanks for a delightful series. Bon voyage!

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the series! :)

  • @truthfinder6246
    @truthfinder62462 жыл бұрын

    I love this! Thank you. I can't deal with waiting on the last person to arrive before a glass of wine though. Dinner table rules shouldn't apply here. But, it's France, which I love.

  • @gillsimpson4976
    @gillsimpson49762 жыл бұрын

    Such interesting video. I'm from the UK and we have been using tokens for shopping trolleys or carts for years. We also recycle everything!! And we personally have a condensing dryer which collects the water. My friend and I are off to Bergerac in 2 weeks for a holiday where some of our time will be doing a painting course and then sightseeing. Xx

  • @yellowbird500
    @yellowbird5002 жыл бұрын

    The tip about appliances is excellent. In Barcelona, I had one of those washer dryer contraptions hold my clothes hostage for hours before I was able to unlock the machine. 😬

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL! Oh no ha! That sounds awful :)

  • @leslies4104
    @leslies41042 жыл бұрын

    Great tips for traveling to France. It's one of our favorite places to visit!

  • @sarahmorgan14
    @sarahmorgan142 жыл бұрын

    This has just notified me in work!! Can’t wait to get home to watch it❤️

  • @kakat7664
    @kakat76642 жыл бұрын

    Noooo... why it already ends... i really like this series... please do it again sometimes later 😍

  • @trudigalera9085
    @trudigalera90852 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your tips! It is so nice to dream of another trip to France and I would hate to seem impolite there! This reminded me of a tip from my middle school French teacher who was a translator during WWII. She said when she first came to America she had a hard time placing her hands in her lap at mealtime because in France it was looked upon with suspicion- - she grew up being taught that it is polite to keep your hands (although not elbows or arms) on or above the table so everyone could see what you were doing with them!

  • @sophiejune4515
    @sophiejune45152 жыл бұрын

    This is such a great video. Great tips. I've only been to France once in 1997 on a school trip. So I would love to go again with the freedom to choose my own destination. I'm so jealous of the washer/dryer situation. I also wish the US would do more for recycling and trash and waste reduction. I think California is making a great effort but where I live in Florida they have a long way to go. Also, Aldi here in the US does the same thing with the grocery carts and bags which is one reason I like shopping there but I'm pretty sure they are a German company so yeah I think the rest of the US grocery stores should follow that example. Especially again here in FL where they still use single use plastic bags. It's so frustrating to see people walking away with ten items in ten separate plastic bags!

  • @Lucinda_Jackson

    @Lucinda_Jackson

    2 жыл бұрын

    New York passed a law about single use plastic bags that went into effect just before the pandemic hit at the beginning of last year. The outcry was hilarious, pitiful and irritating all at the same time. I’m like Beth when I go to ALDI - I forget my bags in the car EVERY time. 🙄 I do exactly what she does if I have a lot of things. But I also keep a couple of laundry baskets (not the huge ones!) in my cargo area and if I’m in a hurry or just have a few things, I can put them in a basket or two and just take groceries into the house that way.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow yes I can only imagine! What really helped here in California was charging for the bags. As soon as we had to pay for them, people started to bring their own :) At first it caused a bit of an outcry, but now everyone is pretty much used to it :)

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh I love the laundry bin Idea! I think I need to do that!

  • @Lucinda_Jackson

    @Lucinda_Jackson

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EntertainingWithBeth I think the pandemic cut the whining down pretty quickly - bigger fish to fry!

  • @dawnrowan8327
    @dawnrowan83272 жыл бұрын

    Really wonderful advice!! Thank you 🙏 Interesting… travelling to France has just recently come up again on my radar. I’m 57 years old and last visited when I was 25… and there you appear with your videos and I’m taken in … 😉 Merci Beaucoup ☺️

  • @PatrickandMissy
    @PatrickandMissy2 жыл бұрын

    You have such a beautiful smile! I especially liked the tips for kids - even for ME! We all need extra band-aids and tylenol - just in case! And learning French at the kids table - awesome!

  • @MamaDoortje30
    @MamaDoortje302 жыл бұрын

    If you live in SoCal you should know Aldi, uses quarters as "99ct" does as well. I do agree, Europe is far ahead with recycling BUT don't think they will NOT put everything together in the end. Learning french is a good tip as you will find most french will be more hospitable. I was born and lived until my 42nd in the Netherlands and can confirm that directness ocurs all over Europe lol!! Fun vlog!

  • @hildamasi4665
    @hildamasi46652 жыл бұрын

    Maybe your going home, but I don’t want to leave I love it here💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @sandimcdougall2909
    @sandimcdougall29092 жыл бұрын

    In Fargo, ND, USA I shop at Aldi’s and we use a quarter to get a cart and then get it back when it’s returned. And you have to bring your own bag or you can buy theirs. Great video. Safe travels back to CA.

  • @KarennaC
    @KarennaC2 жыл бұрын

    sweet ! great information, Beth, thank you.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @carolleenkelmann3829
    @carolleenkelmann38292 жыл бұрын

    The Trolley return token is really something USA should adopt.

  • @delialee6320
    @delialee63202 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your tips & your most pretty house in France.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! I'm so glad you've enjoyed it! :)

  • @lursf9316
    @lursf93162 жыл бұрын

    @4:40 "appliances work a little bit differently". i learned this the hard way in my paris airbnb a few weeks ago when i did laundry. what a difficult thing it was! don't do what i did, which was to put a capsule directly on top of the clothes. my clothes smelled so strong of soap and i had to do another load without any soap to get the smell out and it still wouldn't go. it was a miele something.

  • @mlm281
    @mlm2812 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed these past couple of videos so, so much. Thank you. And: Your tip one - so on point, wherever you go.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Isn't it the truth?! :) So glad you enjoyed!

  • @victoriaaustin2468
    @victoriaaustin24682 жыл бұрын

    These are some of the best tips I have ever heard. So many great things you cover here that no one else has ever mentioned. Love your kind and upbeat spirit and wish I could book a tour with you! I think I would have more fun and learn more from someone like you. I am going to book more French lessons even though I took my high school French classes pretty seriously and still practice reading it. I do need more intense practice speaking the language. Merci Beaucoup, Beth! Love your channel!

  • @loreleyhahn
    @loreleyhahn2 жыл бұрын

    I would just add that when toasting you look people in the eye but you also don't cross the glasses. French are strict about that too.

  • @rutha904
    @rutha9042 жыл бұрын

    Beth, we have the same program with shopping carts in NJ, only difference is the use of a quarter which you get back with the return of said cart!! Enjoyed all your videos from France so sorry they have to end.

  • @ilovemyfamily51
    @ilovemyfamily512 жыл бұрын

    Great information Beth thank you sooo much, love your videos they are therapeutic for me during this time.😘

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! And I'm so glad they have provided a nice distraction for this strange time we are all living through :) Now on to some yummy recipes for next week! Stay tuned :)

  • @debbiedouglass1478
    @debbiedouglass14782 жыл бұрын

    This was wonderful information Beth! Thsnk you!

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad it was helpful!

  • @mars.529
    @mars.5292 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your tourist tips. Your KZread channel is so brilliantly informative with a large dose of delighted charm.

  • @mariaroqueta3135
    @mariaroqueta31352 жыл бұрын

    Beth ur so resourceful with this final video! Thank u and bless u, for the French series of videos! Must say, as a Floridian I’m looking forward to ur “home” videos again! Lovely ur back on US soil.💕💝💕

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I'm happy to be home too, just to stop all that drinking and eating LOL! Kids back in school, and laundry done, now to tackle some fall recipes! I have a yummy one coming up next week! Stay tuned! :)

  • @PrincePrince-bt9iv
    @PrincePrince-bt9iv2 жыл бұрын

    I am from Germany but still love to watch :) Great points, especially the one with the passwords :)

  • @staroliva6502
    @staroliva65022 жыл бұрын

    I love France.. Great series .I will miss this...

  • @sj_01c
    @sj_01c2 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this series!!!! 💜

  • @AlexWilliams-qf3rp
    @AlexWilliams-qf3rp2 жыл бұрын

    That was quite in depth, I am blessed to have lived among the French, and know that you are so right, especially about their directness, let me tell you, lol...I've made some faux pas. So sorry that these uploads are ending. I enjoyed traveling with you. Well, like you said, back to the kitchen for some hopefully "French recipes?"...lol...

  • @SarahTrivedi
    @SarahTrivedi2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sooo sad this series is finished! I love your french kitchen set up. But it'll be nice seeing your holiday feast menus again

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know me too! I'm already back home and SO missing my French kitchen. It's so much more functional than the LA kitchen ha! But yes excited for the holiday recipes which I'm working on now! :)

  • @victorialove9104
    @victorialove91042 жыл бұрын

    You are so lovely. Your tips are spot on. Really enjoy your videos.

  • @marionandrews176
    @marionandrews1762 жыл бұрын

    This was great! Loved all of the useful information and tips.

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad they were helpful! :)

  • @maguy993
    @maguy9932 жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup 😀je constate avec grand plaisir que vous ne nous avez pas trop égratignés j’aime beaucoup vos vidéos car vous êtes particulièrement simpathique a bientôt dans une autre vidéo

  • @maryloubrown3992
    @maryloubrown39922 жыл бұрын

    I feel like I’ve made a new friend! Thank you Beth for your wonderful tips!

  • @sarah8579
    @sarah85792 жыл бұрын

    Hi Beth! Would you ever do a q&a or something similar where your new audience could get to know you? I just came across your channel and I love everything about you!

  • @EntertainingWithBeth

    @EntertainingWithBeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aww you're so kind :) Yes funny enough I did do a Q & A! Here's pretty much everything about me ha! And WELCOME to the channel! So glad you are here :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaGqu8Nxcq2dpNI.html

  • @sarah8579

    @sarah8579

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EntertainingWithBeth I was scrolling through your videos and came across it! Ha! Thanks Beth.

  • @hannaparoledelectrice1869
    @hannaparoledelectrice18692 жыл бұрын

    Hi Beth ! Thank you so much for this summer series in France, it was absolutely lovely, I enjoyed each and every videos ! Love from France

  • @soniatriana9091
    @soniatriana90912 жыл бұрын

    These “tips” were excellent! Thank you!

  • @maggiedelgado5742
    @maggiedelgado57422 жыл бұрын

    This series was such a pleasure. Thank you Beth for taking us along. Sad to see you leave but at the same time happy to see you back home. Blessings!

  • @russcattell955i
    @russcattell955i2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, a little language goes a long way. Only last week we were at our favourite bistro in La Rochelle, having lunch. An elderly couple arrived (we think they were from Denmark) they had no French & were struggling with the menu. Fortunately they did speak English well. My wife translated the menu & placed their choices with the waitress. My wife rewarded herself for the good deed by ordering a "cafe gourmand".