This is the Best Place to Visit in France! (French Fairytale Towns)

Get 20% off your order at Wild using NEST20: bit.ly/3MlhgNa - On our final country on this epic European Summer we have headed to France - more specifically the Alsace region to see one of the most stunningly beautiful towns - Colmar which is straight out of a Fairytale storybook.
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Hi, we are Stephen, Jess and little Hunter, a travelling van life family who self-converted their dream house on wheels - we now live full-time in our Sprinter van called Cooper as we do a full lap of our home Australia.

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  • @colbieads5536
    @colbieads5536 Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite places. We had the best time in Strasbourg and Colmar about 5 years ago. I'm dying to go back and stay a little longer.

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you visited!!

  • @khalini2931
    @khalini2931 Жыл бұрын

    Hunter is such a bright girl

  • @NZKiwi87

    @NZKiwi87

    Жыл бұрын

    Be hard not to be with these spectacular parents & this incredible childhood! Love them 👍

  • @flyingthenest
    @flyingthenest Жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone! and welcome back to our Epic European Summer Adventure - we are here in our final country of France before we head onto a brand new adventure :) hope you have all been enjoying the vlogs so far!

  • @noornoornoor23

    @noornoornoor23

    Жыл бұрын

    Next is Japan, right? :P Then Finland with the expedition.... All the best!!!

  • @1yorknewable

    @1yorknewable

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Steve and Jessica I'm watching you from Israel you welcome to Israel with hunter somday

  • @tarajeisman
    @tarajeisman Жыл бұрын

    I was there in 2019 for christmas and absolutely fell in love with this place. On those canals, they had school kids riding boats at night with lanterns, and santa was in one! Was very interesting.

  • @vanessadaniels400
    @vanessadaniels400 Жыл бұрын

    We spent a weekend at The Colmar Christmas Market, now that was simply magical 🎅🏼🎄 So glad you enjoyed it xx

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    aww so jealous I am sure its even more magical at Christmas!!

  • @joannehart2582
    @joannehart2582 Жыл бұрын

    Colmar at Christmas is AMAZING!!! You MUST go!

  • @cunningdeb3129
    @cunningdeb3129 Жыл бұрын

    You three should definitely come back for Christmas. The Alsace Region is famous for its Christmas Markets.

  • @ryanatkins3734
    @ryanatkins3734 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely looks like a scene from beauty and the beast keep up the amazing videos been watching over a year now

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!! Such a stunning part of the world

  • @Dentiera
    @Dentiera Жыл бұрын

    Been there last year at Christmas time. The whole village is decorated with lights. Magic!

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    im sure it is!!

  • @yourownsetofwings6646
    @yourownsetofwings6646 Жыл бұрын

    This place looks so dreamy 😍😍

  • @beautyallaroundme724
    @beautyallaroundme724 Жыл бұрын

    Love it! My favorite region of France.

  • @jasmins9658
    @jasmins9658 Жыл бұрын

    I'm going to visit the Elsass/Alsace at the end of the month and now I'm even more excited😍

  • @goldtopazasylum
    @goldtopazasylum Жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful scenery on the gondola ride, then the onion pie, oh looks so good.

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    The onion pie was surprisingly so tasty!’

  • @saragold6680
    @saragold6680 Жыл бұрын

    Can't believe those settings in France were inspired in Beauty and the Beast. So nice you all got to witness a fairytale in person 😍🥰🤩 Hunter is so cute ☺️

  • @LoveAuntAshley
    @LoveAuntAshley Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the architecture! Especially those half timber houses!

  • @ThreeRunHomer
    @ThreeRunHomer Жыл бұрын

    Wow wow wow … wow.

  • @larryloveless2967
    @larryloveless2967 Жыл бұрын

    I sure enjoyed seeing your trip to a part of France I never visited. I was once very surprised when on a Go Ahead company Jewels of the Alpine tour to visit countries in their Alps region we visited Annency along Lake Annency and really enjoyed seeing that city.

  • @michelle14749
    @michelle14749 Жыл бұрын

    France is so beautiful! Another awesome video and little Hunter is adorable and talking so much now ❤

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    aww thanks so much for watching!

  • @createbeautifulyou
    @createbeautifulyou Жыл бұрын

    We absolutely love watching your family!! We only wish your videos were longer and more frequent! ❤Thanks for sharing your life with all of us! You bring SO much joy to others lives!

  • @anitascarr7982
    @anitascarr7982 Жыл бұрын

    So magical!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @annecatherineschlosser2400
    @annecatherineschlosser2400 Жыл бұрын

    This video has just put a HUGE smile on my face!! I'm from Alsace, and I had so much fun seing you guys discovering those places that are so familiar to me!! And yes, the region is indeed very magical around Christmas time! (yet very crowded because of the many visitors + locals wondering around!) I never write comments, so I might as well say it here: thank you so much for documenting and sharing all your adventures! I've been following you since 2017, and I have to say that you always bring a little something special to my day, and inspire me to continue traveling as much as possible. I wish you the very best for your upcoming adventures ❤

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    aww so amazing to hear some one watching this video from the region!! Any other spots we should visit?

  • @annecatherineschlosser2400

    @annecatherineschlosser2400

    Жыл бұрын

    @@flyingthenest yes!! Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr, Eguisheim and Kaysersberg (the "route des vins" (literally "wine road") -> all of those villages are picture perfect like Colmar and Strasbourg, but they are smaller in size, and there are many vineyards all around 😊 You can also go up to the Château de Haut-Koenigsburg if you want to have a look from a higher spot! Enjoy 😋

  • @lindabarbieri5455

    @lindabarbieri5455

    Жыл бұрын

    @@annecatherineschlosser2400 I’ve been there…. I lost the count on how many times we went in Alsace lol during Christmas time, in summer, september, with and without the kids… those places are always magical to me, they have a special spot in my heart!❤️ can’t wait to go back again!!!! For now, I'm satisfy to sniff the phone and expect to smell the good smell of pan d'epices, tarte alsacienne and bretzel…🤤🤤 Enjoy your travel(and the food hehe) there, greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

  • @taylorplaskowitz5763
    @taylorplaskowitz5763 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this so much. This place looks so magical.

  • @TheBestFoodieShow
    @TheBestFoodieShow Жыл бұрын

    France really is incredible, thanks for uploading Stephen. Great video as always!

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Everytime we go we fall back in Love with France

  • @julianatoledo2792
    @julianatoledo2792 Жыл бұрын

    What a great video!

  • @cindyrichelderfer7625
    @cindyrichelderfer7625 Жыл бұрын

    We spent Christmas 2019 in Colmar and Strasbourg ❤ it was such a fairytale Christmas 🎄 we loved it 🥰

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww amazing!!

  • @zamahsyarief1540
    @zamahsyarief1540 Жыл бұрын

    My all time fav city Strasbourg. You should def go on Christmas and it's magical and beautiful 🥰

  • @anamariapinzariu1484
    @anamariapinzariu1484 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are an inspiration for travel, relationship and family

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    aww thank you!!

  • @yourbigsis
    @yourbigsis Жыл бұрын

    Awww this is the cutest video ever 🥺 Your videos are always are so amazing and are always the highlight of my week, thank you for what you are doing 🥰

  • @yogerke
    @yogerke Жыл бұрын

    We visited strausberg and then we did a food tours. Such a great experience! Such a great fairy tale town

  • @maxporter565
    @maxporter565 Жыл бұрын

    I have just been to Colmar yesterday! It was fabulous. What a coincidence!

  • @LorraineG123
    @LorraineG123 Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a beautiful trip, looks superb. Hunter, you steal the show every episode.

  • @janellesdailylife7884
    @janellesdailylife7884 Жыл бұрын

    This place is so beautiful. I honestly can not wait to visit this area.

  • @TheAtanyrate
    @TheAtanyrate Жыл бұрын

    This video has definitely made me want to get my mom to this area. Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @sayantanmondal9523
    @sayantanmondal9523 Жыл бұрын

    Atlast! Was waiting for you guy's video.

  • @torgeirbrandsnes1916
    @torgeirbrandsnes1916 Жыл бұрын

    Great vlog as always! Looks amazing! Keep up the good work! Be safe!

  • @Mel.H_
    @Mel.H_ Жыл бұрын

    Wow that was amazing! Added to my bucket list🥰

  • @Jacqueline-ts1wd
    @Jacqueline-ts1wd Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful the buildings are gorgeous thankyou for sharing and the history

  • @z.a.r.777
    @z.a.r.777 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful. Enjoy and have lots of fun 😀 😊

  • @susantinnion1794
    @susantinnion1794 Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful, Hunter has just so much zest for like, it just makes you smile xx

  • @Annejali
    @Annejali Жыл бұрын

    🤩🤗🥰thank you thank you thank you for visiting France it’s my favorite country in Europe so far and I’m obsessed. Thank you for posting this and I can’t wait to see the next two French touring videos!

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe hope you enjoy them!!

  • @haleyhall3246
    @haleyhall3246 Жыл бұрын

    I love the Alsace region! Especially during Christmas time! Also, you guys putting your love lock on the bridge was insanely adorable. 😭

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    I am sure its soooo magical in a few months time!

  • @jenc968
    @jenc968 Жыл бұрын

    Colmar looks absolutely magical-definitely something straight out of a fairytale! I've really enjoyed your European series so far and can't wait to see where you are going next afterwards!

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe coming soon!!

  • @lazstan

    @lazstan

    10 ай бұрын

    I missed you guys through COVID. Now let's get back to traveling....yes we bring our kids to great vacation destinations... Just did Mallorca!!

  • @juliamarostica9507
    @juliamarostica9507 Жыл бұрын

    Sooooo excited for this France series!!! Gretings from Brasil!! 🥰

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Hiii

  • @ThoseRareMisfits
    @ThoseRareMisfits Жыл бұрын

    I’m literally flying to France tomorrow! So excited to add another location to my trip🥰

  • @emilypietrantone8391
    @emilypietrantone8391 Жыл бұрын

    I went to both of these towns last November when they were decorated for Christmas, and, yes, absolutely magical!!

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Naww so jealous!!

  • @floridamezzo8734
    @floridamezzo8734 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! We stayed in Strasbourg. The cathedral does a light show at night which was amazing! We had the Tarte Flambee as well for lunch! Now, I want to go to Colmar!

  • @JaxBespoked
    @JaxBespoked Жыл бұрын

    I love Colmar, but honestly don't want too many more people to find out about the magic of Alsace.

  • @vickiesandover5738
    @vickiesandover5738 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Beautiful scenery.

  • @ambient.relaxation
    @ambient.relaxation Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the wonderful bucket list ideas! 🤍🤍

  • @stevin7556
    @stevin7556 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @jodiekeast6588
    @jodiekeast6588 Жыл бұрын

    This video was perfect - I am taking my daughter to Strasbourg for Christmas and then a stopover in Colmar - a very different Christmas than an Aussie one. Thank you for sharing these towns/cities.

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks so much!! You guys will have the best time

  • @dennyden_k7721
    @dennyden_k7721 Жыл бұрын

    The word “and little hunter” make my day every day

  • @sonjakrohn4303
    @sonjakrohn4303 Жыл бұрын

    How exciting to bump in to you in the mall today! I commented on your videos way back when I started following you while I was still In South Africa, stuck there due to Covid. Lamenting about how Covid was preventing us all from being with our families. Well I’m here now! Finally in Australia with my family, for good! 😃. Looking forward to your next adventure. You three are a joy to watch. Hunter is such a bright button! ❤

  • @jeanettedevenbeck3011
    @jeanettedevenbeck3011 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous video , no.idea that was France. Really beautiful

  • @harshavardhanan5269
    @harshavardhanan5269 Жыл бұрын

    Not only this place is a fairyland, you three are making it a lovely fairytale 🥰

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you

  • @meuandmea
    @meuandmea Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful place. Love to visit there too! Hunter is so fun to watch! ❤

  • @freelancelady
    @freelancelady Жыл бұрын

    I felt so proud you guys visited that part of my country where I lived the first 20 years of my life…so many memories came to my mind…I love your videos…Hunter does not know how lucky she is and cannot yet appreciate visiting countries and traditions… for her right now it is very simple, everything is all about going from Cho Cho trains to parks, playgrounds, foods, and having as much fun as possible. I wonder if you will be able to travel once she will start school.

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    oh wow what an incredible part of the world to live in so proud to have brought back some memories for you :)

  • @tysondering
    @tysondering Жыл бұрын

    Added to my Bucket List✨

  • @Jessica008x
    @Jessica008x Жыл бұрын

    I’ve just recently went to France I wish I could have seen some of these beautiful places xx

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Where did you go 😊

  • @Jessica008x

    @Jessica008x

    Жыл бұрын

    @@flyingthenest I went to Disney land paris with my friend and her family!!

  • @dansy19
    @dansy19 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite family in the most stunning place! You’re inspirational Little Hunter is so gorgeous ❤

  • @intrepidnurse5659
    @intrepidnurse5659 Жыл бұрын

    I love their “pizza” - in Paris there is a place called Flams in Monteparnasse who do these. Our favourite is the one that has potato, onion, bacon and cheese. We make it at home now - the cream is crème fraise with a touch of nutmeg, then slices of par cooked potato, bacon, caramelised onions, and Gruyère.

  • @hpruijs
    @hpruijs Жыл бұрын

    You tried some of the best culinary treats the Alsace has to offer. I really appreciate that you always try regional specialties! I subscribed after watching an episode about, if I'm not mistaking, Icelandic food, a couple of years ago, and look forward to your posts ever since. Thank you so much!

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    aww hehe yes i think a few people found us from that Iceland video! So glad you are still sticking around :)

  • @brigitjuarez7245

    @brigitjuarez7245

    Жыл бұрын

    @@flyingthenest That's how I discovered you too! I've been following your travels ever since & you've opened up my eyes to so many places that are now on my bucket list ☺

  • @michellenelson7899
    @michellenelson7899 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome beautiful Enjoy much love adorable Hunter love her reactions

  • @shazza47
    @shazza47 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful place x

  • @happyface4905
    @happyface4905 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like you stayed in the same place as us. It was an old building attached to a very old church and I remember a bakery across the street. You showed it for a sec in the video. Oh Colmar is a very memorable town! Thanks for brining my memories back!

  • @kenandcoreen7179
    @kenandcoreen7179 Жыл бұрын

    Introduced us to a place I did not know needed to be on my bucket list! Stunning! Next fall we will be in the Normandy & Brittany areas, but it looks like we may be having to add another trip back to France. ❤❤

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahah!!!

  • @Clementinetoutcourtt
    @Clementinetoutcourtt Жыл бұрын

    So nice to see you in my country ! I visited the christmas markets last year, my brother lived in strasbourg at the time so i did this one and colmar. Colmar at christmas is absolutely incredible, it looks straight out of a theme park 🤯

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww woah I’m sure it’s so stunning! Jealous you got to visit at Christmas

  • @heavenlymermaid4595
    @heavenlymermaid45955 ай бұрын

    I adore this❤!!

  • @gwynethglas-brown9171
    @gwynethglas-brown9171 Жыл бұрын

    So agree Jess what a place to visit for Christmas ❤ Seen photos looks absolutely Breathtaking . Awesome video yes sure looks like a Fairytale house are beautiful 😍 . The more merry go rounds there are the higher Hunter excitement, just so so sweet ❤ & Trains 😅 Looking forward to to your next videos aww be sad seeing your European trip come to an end But No doubt you have some other exciting adventures planned 🥰 Have a Good Week 🥰

  • @TheFreedomgal
    @TheFreedomgal Жыл бұрын

    Love watching your adventures, it’s Iike watching a fairytale and hunter is so cute and fun to watch grow up

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy them so thankful you tune in 😊

  • @Marie-ve2ml
    @Marie-ve2ml Жыл бұрын

    How fun would it be for Hunter to go back years later and find your family's love lock on the bridge. I love architecture, just added Colmar and Strasbourg to my bucket list.

  • @ericdenissen1229
    @ericdenissen1229 Жыл бұрын

    thank you for the lovely and nice video s

  • @AdiaGirl
    @AdiaGirl Жыл бұрын

    I love the Chocolate Box Houses and the town. My family will have go the some day. You are incredible parents for Hunter. You're my favorite show on KZread. Much love to you all. ❤ 😍

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks so much!!

  • @DavidandSarah
    @DavidandSarah Жыл бұрын

    the bretzels looked delicious. this place looks like something out of a fairytale or story book! what a scenic boat ride wow 😍 you made us so hungry eating that delicious pizza!

  • @stargzr
    @stargzr Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to France!!!

  • @annieterminetschuppon7232

    @annieterminetschuppon7232

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yes

  • @annieterminetschuppon7232

    @annieterminetschuppon7232

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yes

  • @employmentnews8990
    @employmentnews8990 Жыл бұрын

    Love From India ❣❣❣

  • @amyspeers8012
    @amyspeers8012 Жыл бұрын

    I’m an American expat living in SW France…and I’m so glad you enjoyed my home country! Also…cannot believe how big Hunter is getting!

  • @johndecelien
    @johndecelien Жыл бұрын

    Hey Flying The Nest, I'm john. I love your traveling videos. I wish I could travel the world with you.

  • @t1mp
    @t1mp Жыл бұрын

    love it

  • @marionm3658
    @marionm3658 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Strasbourg, so special to see you there ! Almost could have bumped into you guys. I love Colmar too, so cute. Enjoy your stay in Alsace

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww woah what a stunning part to live in the world

  • @andreas_adventures
    @andreas_adventures Жыл бұрын

    I've been desperate to go to Alsace for years. Gah! Now I want to go even more.

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahh hope you can in the future

  • @DenzelPF31
    @DenzelPF31 Жыл бұрын

    I'm originally from across the Rhine from Alsace in Germany. The region is called Baden and the two regions are very similar and I love visiting 😍

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Need to visit your area next time :)

  • @SandyCH1988
    @SandyCH1988 Жыл бұрын

    I agree, come back for the Christmas Markets. My favorite one is in Colmar. It’s so stunning….I try to go every year as I don’t live too far away in Switzerland

  • @andreestefano7128
    @andreestefano7128 Жыл бұрын

    It's beautiful

  • @ABOOMAAR
    @ABOOMAAR Жыл бұрын

    You are the best couple in KZread. I like your channel so much. With my best wishes to success. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @daviddiss4351
    @daviddiss4351 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the positive comments you made… David from Strasbourg

  • @melbling5748
    @melbling5748 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ❤Should go there again, but during Christmas ❤

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!!

  • @lynmoore8355
    @lynmoore83557 ай бұрын

    we just did a river cruise and came to Strasbourg lovely place...omg yes we went into this Catheral,

  • @caitlinfairbanks5391
    @caitlinfairbanks5391 Жыл бұрын

    13:06 couldn’t agree more haha. I don’t really like Caramel either However, Amazing video! Cannot wait to see what else adventures are next !!

  • @Bel-ej9go
    @Bel-ej9go Жыл бұрын

    Oh my days , I’m desperate to go there at Christmas time… I’ll enjoy this…. Xxxxx

  • @fernandobarros3558
    @fernandobarros355810 ай бұрын

    the little one is really cute

  • @emilyfrumker9527
    @emilyfrumker9527 Жыл бұрын

    Wow such cool little towns had no idea about the inspiration for our classical Disney movies we love

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @tuha2213
    @tuha2213 Жыл бұрын

    France is beautiful when you are out of Paris and Marseille. Every city and small town has different history and beauty.

  • @elizabeth-ji1fm
    @elizabeth-ji1fm Жыл бұрын

    Hi guys!! Time for Steven to cut his curls he's a dad now!! Will look great

  • @Estikm82
    @Estikm82 Жыл бұрын

    This seriously made me wanna put on a belle costume and go singing in the town 👸

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe

  • @alkeryn1700
    @alkeryn17005 ай бұрын

    i grew up here, it's fun to see vlogs about it sometimes. i see the streets i was doing my joggings in.

  • @Hamzakhan-dt3gv
    @Hamzakhan-dt3gv Жыл бұрын

    Nice video

  • @balwa999
    @balwa999 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my what an angel so cute!!!

  • @flyingthenest

    @flyingthenest

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @shreenasanghani
    @shreenasanghani Жыл бұрын

    I love Wild deodorant! Thanks so much for the discount code!!

  • @isssaaax
    @isssaaax Жыл бұрын

    the top of the creme brûlée is the best part!!