Paradise hidden in a valley in the French Aveyron

Bonjour!
I went on a road trip to the south west of France last week and my first stop is with a dear friend in the Aveyron. Her house is hidden in a valley and it's a little piece of paradise!
It was so good to spend some time together, chill and enjoy the sound of the river.
Let me know what you think!
Sille on Instagram:
sille_brouwer?i...
The Airbnb (I hope it allows you to see the text in English, as it has happened before that the link automatically gets you to a Dutch version, my Airbnb is in Dutch...)
nl.airbnb.com/rooms/801494459...
See you this Friday with the first house tour. Believe me, you do not want to miss it!
Love,
Marloes
Bookings for our cabin or cottage at our refuge d'hôtes in Burgundy:
www.lasourcebourgogne.fr
Find us on Instagram:
@lasource_bourgogne
@frenchvintagestyle_com
My husband Olav's KZread channel on our renovations and building works (in Dutch):
@aandefranseslag on KZread
/ @aandefranseslag
My alignment coaching business:
www.marloeshalmans.com
My training business:
www.thehappyatworkagency.nl
All music via Epidemic Sound. You can use Shazam if you want to know the title and artist.

Пікірлер: 138

  • @baydreamer01
    @baydreamer01 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning! There are many reasons why France is the most visited country in the world.

  • @annquirke4008
    @annquirke4008 Жыл бұрын

    Cilla has the most amazing place. Surrounded in nature, it’s breathtaking! Thank you for sharing it with us. 😊👍🏻

  • @helenstella2666
    @helenstella2666 Жыл бұрын

    What an idilic place your friend has, it looks so tranquil & a wonderful spot to relax & unwind ☺️ I can’t wait to see more of your road trip Marloes 🥰

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jetv1471
    @jetv1471 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh what an amazing episode !! Your friends home is a trip back in time ! I have a cat just like the fluffer that met you on the way in and he is equally as much a “mojito cat = hi !, come on in and have a mojito !” Maybe it is the depressed side of me … but every time I travel to or see parts of France I envision the German occupation and how horrible it must of been to have those dark forces invade their beautiful home . Maybe I watched too many movies . But it breaks my heart.

  • @ginacrusco234
    @ginacrusco234 Жыл бұрын

    The timber you selected for your kitchen ceiling is going to look beautiful! It has almost a silver birch sheen to it.

  • @TWROC96
    @TWROC96 Жыл бұрын

    Your friends home and property is so beautiful; it's like a wonderful surprise hidden from most people's view.

  • @gemmarosato3789
    @gemmarosato3789 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful relaxing place your friend has 💚

  • @SamFournier
    @SamFournier Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, what a magical property. What a joy it must’ve been to just sit there in silence and be surrounded by the beautiful nature. Looking forward to the next two vlogs😍

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a magical place

  • @elmarybrits6465
    @elmarybrits6465 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking our viewers on the trips you make...I love it. I am from South Africa and love pictures about France...and all the stories. Can't wait for the next video! Take care!

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for being here

  • @susannefutterer1832
    @susannefutterer1832 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning landscape and beautiful country. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 🌞👌❤

  • @cherylreid9165
    @cherylreid9165 Жыл бұрын

    I'm delighted that you still were able to get the table you wanted. How lovely of the lady to keep it for you. Your road trip looks and sounds just perfect. A great time with a friend, and several places for the soul. The problems with your van have now faded into the past.

  • @alanalynk8067
    @alanalynk8067 Жыл бұрын

    What a magical, serene place. To sleep there and listen to the stream must have been heavenly x

  • @davidmiller-br4bu
    @davidmiller-br4bu Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful place, so tranquil you seem to find kindred spirits wherever you go ❤

  • @RosaLopez-zw2ff
    @RosaLopez-zw2ff Жыл бұрын

    What a special treat! To live in such serene surroundings seems almost non-existence. Nature grows wild, untouched and makes one dream of such a place in the Aveyron hidden valley.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a magical place!

  • @amd5470
    @amd5470 Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful 🤩 France - heaven on earth ❤ loved the drive 😊 merci Marloes 😊 and I’m already looking forward the next video!

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @lynludwig1323
    @lynludwig1323 Жыл бұрын

    I love your travels around France Marloes...Just divine ..the beauty,history..Silles property is a slice of heaven..A peaceful retreat....

  • @maryschlotter108
    @maryschlotter108 Жыл бұрын

    Another lovely, peaceful, beautiful video. Thank you so much for taking us on your wonderful adventure. The two swinging hammocks, the stream and the wheelbarrow luggage carrier. So restful. The wood for your ceiling is stunning, the washed grey patina it’s perfect. So glad you were able to get the table. How kind of her to hold it for you.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @mandywilson4399
    @mandywilson4399 Жыл бұрын

    This World is so beautiful love being alive.thank you for making this video.🙏

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️🙏

  • @leslikuyweski4576
    @leslikuyweski4576 Жыл бұрын

    The sound of the water at your friends' home would totally relax me!

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    It did!

  • @sexydirrtymoney
    @sexydirrtymoney Жыл бұрын

    What a quaint little cottage! J'adore!

  • @Frenchcountryfriends
    @Frenchcountryfriends Жыл бұрын

    Oh my, the remote area is most enchanting and the stream…what a dream to play and hear the water so close! Thank you for this sharing this journey. I could sense the tranquility of this space. Will need to also explore the region. BTW- great looking wood! ❤

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I loved falling asleep to the sounds of the stream… magical

  • @victoriaculbertson8266
    @victoriaculbertson8266 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this restorative calming peace time. It is like a mini vacation and a great feeling of a refreshing breath of air!❤❤❤

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @kerrylisle3203
    @kerrylisle3203 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking us along the beautiful winding roads of rural France. So lovely to include two dear little cats as well.😊 I will patiently await your next vlog. Safe and happy travels.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jangriffiths8013
    @jangriffiths8013 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful hidden-away spot!

  • @pandgb
    @pandgb Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Looking forward to the next vlogs

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jeanmariemclain2836
    @jeanmariemclain2836 Жыл бұрын

    Those brief glimpses of the beautiful home you will show us next time looked to me exactly like your own home! I can understand why you found it so inspiring. It’s exactly your style. Thank you for this tour of rural France.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @vanessagodiin770
    @vanessagodiin7709 ай бұрын

    Everything about your videos is peaceful, beautiful, tranquil and takes you away to an oasis of calming scenery. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. Your friend's Air B&B is so enchanting and inviting. Looking forward to your next videos.

  • @leonardoluc6362
    @leonardoluc6362 Жыл бұрын

    OMG So beautiful thanks for sharing. If it doesnt rain it can’t be that green absolute stunning.

  • @Julie_Krantz
    @Julie_Krantz Жыл бұрын

    Just….wow. ❤️

  • @catiasantos-albino1189
    @catiasantos-albino118911 ай бұрын

    Love it!! Hidden gem!! Beautiful video!

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    11 ай бұрын

    It truly is a gem! Thanks for your comment!

  • @user-xw6bg6gy1h
    @user-xw6bg6gy1h Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for your video!!!👍🥰✋

  • @robertbyleveld3256
    @robertbyleveld3256 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful tour through your country... What an amazing place your friend has. Looking forward to your next few house tours. Marloes you do an excellent job on your flogs.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci

  • @k.crosbie261
    @k.crosbie261 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking us with you. Just loved your friends home

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @sdmsdm7926
    @sdmsdm792611 ай бұрын

    A hidden gem!

  • @maryannrecht7605
    @maryannrecht7605 Жыл бұрын

    .Beautiful and restful vlog. Thanks so much

  • @jameswilliamson6665
    @jameswilliamson6665 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a magical get away 😊

  • @smiljaivancevic8256
    @smiljaivancevic8256 Жыл бұрын

    lovely!

  • @bibianesproule6585
    @bibianesproule6585 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful trip and lovely sites!

  • @lindamaldonado6807
    @lindamaldonado6807 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful & green! The little brook is very nice, soothing.☺️

  • @lovelifementoring5399
    @lovelifementoring5399 Жыл бұрын

    How beautiful and peaceful ❤

  • @marshagaravaglia8149
    @marshagaravaglia8149 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful, I love your road trips!❤

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @sandrainspain
    @sandrainspain Жыл бұрын

    What a gem!

  • @teresataylor8267
    @teresataylor8267 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking us along on your journeys!❤

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @raquellarachaplot9318
    @raquellarachaplot9318 Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely place!❤😊

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    It sure is!

  • @user-xi9ci5gx4s
    @user-xi9ci5gx4s Жыл бұрын

    Always look forward to your videos.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @verodunstan7864
    @verodunstan7864 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful place! Thanks for sharing!

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @yvonnebirch6026
    @yvonnebirch6026 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Marloes, such a lovely video ! Your friend’s magnificent property. The drive along country roads of beautiful France ! Thank you for filming it for is ! I am looking forward to what comes next ! Love from California ! 🙏💕🌷

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being here!

  • @kristiecox7350
    @kristiecox7350 Жыл бұрын

    I want to live here! Omg!!

  • @dorislong9420
    @dorislong9420 Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful!🌼🌷

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @helenstella2666
    @helenstella2666 Жыл бұрын

    I’m sitting in the sunshine in my garden with a cup of coffee .. & watching Marloes 😊

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    😀✨

  • @beverlymurray6554
    @beverlymurray6554 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Marloes!

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @ailishadoyle4660
    @ailishadoyle4660 Жыл бұрын

    Love going on road trips eith you, my little diabetic heart skipped a beat looking at all the pastries ❤ what a beautiful place your friend lives in! Really peaceful charming video❤ ❤❤❤

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mollydumas759
    @mollydumas759 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!! What a beautiful home❤ this is m'y dream home bedside a river.❤❤

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    😊

  • @predatornz.5493
    @predatornz.5493 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video ❤

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @susansawatzky3816
    @susansawatzky3816 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful🌸💕

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci

  • @rosemarymccarron3887
    @rosemarymccarron3887 Жыл бұрын

    Well I have my paradise in the west of Ireland. A land full of soft rolling hills and valleys.☘️

  • @hazel1960
    @hazel1960 Жыл бұрын

    Blissful

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @marieheyndrickx4463
    @marieheyndrickx4463 Жыл бұрын

    Très bien cadré, comme d'habitude !!

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci!

  • @wmomente
    @wmomente Жыл бұрын

    Beauty all around

  • @marymoore4610
    @marymoore4610 Жыл бұрын

    this region reminds me of our Appalachian mountains

  • @fatenarsh8327
    @fatenarsh8327 Жыл бұрын

    انه الخيال الرائع اشكرك لما تقدمية من جمال تحياتي وحبي ❤❤❤

  • @VadimDaskal
    @VadimDaskal19 күн бұрын

    What a beautiful place! I would prefer more urban home, but this setting is amazing.

  • @kristinanselmo8957
    @kristinanselmo8957 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed every minute of this! Beautiful....sometimes some of the land reminds me of where I live in Colorado. Not the homes tho! Thanks for sharing. Rocky Mountain girl.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being here!

  • @theresechenoweth2321
    @theresechenoweth23212 ай бұрын

    I like your rental accommodations much better.

  • @carolmartin4413
    @carolmartin4413 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful countryside with such peacefulness. Think your lovely friend could use a golf cart with a trunk extension? Beats a wheelbarrow. That wood grain is gorgeous...just seal? Have a nice trip....from Wisconsin 😊

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Not even necessary to seal it with this type of wood! (Poplar)

  • @nanature7756
    @nanature7756 Жыл бұрын

    💕💕💕

  • @theresechenoweth2321
    @theresechenoweth23212 ай бұрын

    Ha, ha! I’m taking my wheelbarrow and I’m going home!

  • @annemiekvandorp4457
    @annemiekvandorp4457 Жыл бұрын

    Wat woont jouw vriendin op een paradijselijke plek, Marloes! Echt een plek om even bij te tanken. Goeie teaser, nu ben ik nieuwsgierig naar je volgende vlogs. Ik bedoel, nieuwsgieriger dan doorgaans ;-)

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Ja het is echt een magisch mooie plek!

  • @ruthwelterlen9776
    @ruthwelterlen9776 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, i know what’s coming next time, because I am also watching them and I saw you😂😂😂😂

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    🤫

  • @cherrylwegner6292
    @cherrylwegner6292 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely countryside video although truth be told I am not fond of the music dropping in and out ! Cherryl from Canada

  • @KG-ui7ji
    @KG-ui7ji11 ай бұрын

    The French countryside is so pretty in the summer. Us Kiwi's (New Zealand people) call the fruit, Kiwi fruit....not just Kiwis 😃 because thats us the people.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Oh sorry for making that mistake! But I guess there must be Kiwis in that area too 🙃

  • @KG-ui7ji

    @KG-ui7ji

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FrenchCountryLife yes Kiwi people and Kiwi fruit is grown in NZ.

  • @cristinacaterinici5958
    @cristinacaterinici5958 Жыл бұрын

    👍🌼❤

  • @SoulSips
    @SoulSips Жыл бұрын

    ❤🎉🙏

  • @cestsibonlavie
    @cestsibonlavie9 ай бұрын

    Lovely. May I know if your video was taken by phone/iphone? or camera? And which video editor did you use? Thank you.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    9 ай бұрын

    I use an iPhone 12 Pro and I edit in iMovie!

  • @cestsibonlavie

    @cestsibonlavie

    9 ай бұрын

    @@FrenchCountryLife Thank you very much. :)

  • @francinevincent4785
    @francinevincent4785 Жыл бұрын

    C’est le bout du monde.😅

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Tout à fait!

  • @user-gj3kl5dc3j
    @user-gj3kl5dc3j Жыл бұрын

    Очень интересно! Но разве трудно вытереть стекло?😢

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    It is as I didn’t pass any gas stations where I could clean it. Not worth crying over I would say… life is too short to worry about those things

  • @josephvargas6166
    @josephvargas6166 Жыл бұрын

    les paradis cachés ...plein la FRANCE et nous pourrions y vivre en paix et en harmonie sans tous ces "gâcheurs " de plaisir ..votre amie habite ou 'le petit jésus a perdu ses souliers ' lol...mais tellement rafraichissant avec ce petit cours d'eau ...pour le bois , tous les bricoleurs ont le même problème , il n'y a plus de vraies planches dans les supermarchés du bricolage dur dur !!! bonne continuation, faite nous rêver en parcourant notre pays ( et le votre )

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci

  • @markclemens3409
    @markclemens3409 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoy the accent of the Midi--a reminder of France's former linguistic diversity. The regional accents and regional languages seem to be disappearing. One finds a surprising contempt among some people for these regional accents. The politician Jean-Luc Mélanchon was filmed demeaning a reporter with un accent méridional and telling him he would only answer a question if the reporter reposed it in "proper French."

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Noooo! Did he really? 😳 It’s the langue d’oc in the south and langue d’oil in the northern parts that were historically distinguished. I like to respect history and historic facts and mostly local differences and traditions, I think it brings diversity to a culture!

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    I think France still is very diverse linguistically. We have the basque which is a unique language and many accents and patois. It’s not always easy to understand all the nuances of the French spoken in all the regions but I appreciate the richness of the language it brings. Although it took me a while to understand some very new words (to me at least) in the patois of Burgundy where we live! Fortunately my neighbors are very patient and friendly in explaining things to me! For example here they say “les ch’tis”, which I know as a word to refer to “les gens du Nord” but here it means the kids/boys, and le “ch’tites” is the girls kids. Would have never guessed that!

  • @markclemens3409

    @markclemens3409

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FrenchCountryLife I hope Basque is holding its own. Je m'en réjouis. The French government makes available a certain amount of funding for broadcasting and instruction in the recognized regional languages like Breton, Basque and Alsatian. One gets the impression neither Occitan nor Arpitan is doing too well. And the other sub-languages or patois of the Langue d'Oil, such as Lorrain and Gallo, are dead as a doornail from what I can tell.

  • @tedgalperalper1828
    @tedgalperalper1828 Жыл бұрын

    Auvergne?

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    ?

  • @lindarevere5846
    @lindarevere584611 ай бұрын

    GET AN ELECTRIC QUADBIKE---LOTS ESIER THAN A WHEELBARROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @lolapatrick958
    @lolapatrick958 Жыл бұрын

    Gosh, I cannot believe that you video a trip and do not clean your wind shield!!!

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Unless you didn’t initially plan on filming the trip and then you decided to because the views were so beautiful and you really wanted to share them but you’re in the middle of nowhere with nowhere to clean your windshield? (Which by the way will be just as dirty again in 30 minutes… 😂)

  • @janicejugla959
    @janicejugla959 Жыл бұрын

    France is geographically an absolutely beautiful and diverse country.. Unfortunately our towns and cities and our traditions and culture is being destroyed by the inane govt that is in power. Enjoy it while you can.😊

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    Have to agree unfortunately… 😔

  • @janicejugla959

    @janicejugla959

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FrenchCountryLife Perhaps today was the wrong day to reflect on this, All this chaos is very disturbing.

  • @albertafarmer8638
    @albertafarmer863811 ай бұрын

    Nice video but way to much music, let us listen to the natural sounds please. PS: this dream catcher will only give you nightmares, do your homework on occult items and better get rid of it if you want relaxed guests.

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for respecting my friend and my creative choices. To each their own

  • @pwilliams6405
    @pwilliams6405 Жыл бұрын

    Hi,Paul from Australia, I've sold my house after just one week on the market and today I was in successful discussions with a Real Estate agent and will be buying a farmhouse and residing in Gracay in 60 days time :))))

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    You did it!! Congratulations!!🍾

  • @pwilliams6405

    @pwilliams6405

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FrenchCountryLife Thank you :) I feeling at the moment as I am starting life all over again. When you set up your home, you must have all the creature comforts, switch on energy and turn on water 24/7, go to the fridge anytime of the day, your favourite armchair every night, buying many things to bring beauty into your house and especially my automatic fantastic coffee machine :( Have your house insured etc etc etc Now to start my new chapter in life is 2 suitcases and my little canine mate. Everything mentioned above is now is now in reverse, I now have to seek out everything to get this new life in order. Cannot wait to start restoring it, find beautiful pieces of french furniture. What I'm really looking forward to is taking dog for a walk along the peaceful bird singing french countryside as shown in your stylish videos when you just go off, by yourself and admire the beauty of your new country. Be well kind regards Paul :)

  • @FrenchCountryLife

    @FrenchCountryLife

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pwilliams6405 it is starting a new life in a new country! If you get all the paperwork sorted and the bare necessities you'll then find that you don't really need very much to be happy, at least that's our experience. We've lived in an unrenovated house / building site for 4 years and are gradually turning it into our dream home and it is SO rewarding and also good to see that with a few things that make you happy, your house already feels like a home. I think your realtor could help you with the electric, insurance etc and if not, you can always ask these women (whom I know but haven't worked with myself but many foreigners we know here use their services): www.passepartoutfrance.com/en All the best to you and enjoy your new life in France!

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    @pwilliams6405

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    @@FrenchCountryLife Your very kind thank you 💐