AMAZING! This is hands-down the most realistic video on being Parisian, As a Brit who lives in Paris, I have seen each of these examples, thank you for a swift and easy explanation on the most beautiful, romantic city in the world. xx

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

That is such a warm and welcome comment for this video. Thanks so much! And I'm especially pleased you recognised some of 'your' Paris in this little presentation of what I experience living in Paris.

My wife and I celebred our 15th wedding anniversary in Paris, and we tried to experience the daily life of Parisiens. What a joy to find small cafes, boulangeries and restaurants recommended by local people. For us the real treasure was to sit and watch the day pass us by in Paris. Merci Paris. Much love from NY. Marco and Luzia.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

That is one of the greatest joys of Paris: picking your spot and watching people go by. I do so agree! Hello to NY

@mgparis

Жыл бұрын

Congrats Marco and Luzia! :)

This is life in the heart of Paris. The suburbs can be as bad as slums in any other city. People need to be aware that Paris is not representative of most of France.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

I'm not going to swim along with this generalization. You have suburbs like Saint-Cloud and Neuilly and Rambouillet that you would defiinitely not class as 'slums'. And even the ones that might have had a bad rep aren't as bad as one might expect, especially if you compare to elsewhere. Where you're on sounder footing is saying Paris in not representative of most of France. Architecturally, gastronomically and in terms of cultural touchstones, Paris certainly is. But if you look at different criteria -- geographic ones, or population density, or wealth distribution, then obviously not. But we know that about big cities in most countries. So I'm not sure what the point is to underline that.

@Kate-qq3ez

Жыл бұрын

And Paris suburbs are not France . You can find also very nice towns in suburbs

@charles1413

Жыл бұрын

Some suburbs are extremely wealthy areas, what are you talking about ?

@VICTORIA-M-A

Жыл бұрын

Hahahhaha... be specific ,there are suburbs in Paris that can be as chic as Paris... depending upon the department.. 92th is where most rich people live.

@sandrakoll9662

Жыл бұрын

Exactly.. I know people who went to Paris in France and they hated it if you go off the main streets it’s a dump

Having continental heritage and having done most of my travelling in my youth, this is one of the most realistic videos on Paris. Also being on the right side of 60 and living off grid living in one of the most remote parts of the world, I yearn for an apartment in Paris first, Amsterdam/Berlin next. Thank you for bringing me closer to my dream.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

I bet you've had some experiences. And a Paris experience next could round them out.

And thank you 🙏🏻

Gorgeous to watch, ravishing to hear, brilliantly edited -- like the city itself. Thanks for your lovely work. You saved me a plane ticket.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much. It's wonderful to hear how much you liked it, and that in some way I brought a slice of Paris to you.

@machellep1

Жыл бұрын

Buy the plane ticket ! You haven’t seen Paris till you’ve seen Paris. And thanks for the shots of the Vivienne !

Thank-you for the video - I really enjoyed your insight into Paris. You have a lovely way about you.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment; it's very encouraging!

Really interesting… and I’ve been watching Paris videos for years, but this video makes it seem a lot more real. Thanks!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Why thanks! That comment means a lot.

I enjoy your videos. Please do more. Your favorite cafes, favorite wine bars, feature more neighborhoods, what do locals do at different times of the year, where do Parisians go on French holidays

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to make those suggestions. I'm really hungry for them. You have no idea how useful it is to know what you and other people might like to see in my videos. I have a couple already in production, but your suggestions are now added to the list!

I love Paris, been there four times and I cannot get enough of it. I love your video . One of the best I’ve seen to give a feel of Paris. It’s always been my dream to live there .I just feel so comfortable there. Thank you!

@amusingaida

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the gracious comment! Paris indeed has a magic to be experienced -- tempered of course with awareness that it had its rough edges, like any living city

Bonjour from eastern Canada, I am one of those, one time tourists,hopefully twice, that admires not just Paris but many parts of France. Being definitely right of 60, much less 30, I do truly admire a lifestyle that speaks to me of France. I really liked your sometimes “cheeky” presentation of life in the iconic city of Paris. I know the lifestyle I admire is not for me but I truly still love so many of the French “ pro’s versus the con’s of French life. Merci for the” inside view”.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

You know the glorious thing about Paris? In some ways it hasn't changed in ages. 30 or 60, it's an enjoyable city.

this is the best Paris Vlog I have watched sooo far… 💐❤ I pray to see Paris one day! 🙏🏻🦋

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Turn hopes into reality.... YOLO, as they say

Just discovered your channel…and love your content…well done on your beautifully produced videos…💗

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine! My thinking: in a place as polished and finished as Paris, why do videos about it that are less than well-produced? Just trying to do justice to the city...

Very nice! One of the best self-produced videos of this sort that I have seen. The pace may be a bit quick for some, but the creativity, quality of the video and the editing added up to a very enjoyable viewing experience. As for you apartment being small - maybe. But the space inside your mind - and I assume your heart - is very big, so you are blessed. Not everyone with a big apartment is so lucky as you. Thank you, I look forward to seeing more of your videos and discovering more about Paris and whatever else you treat us to.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic comment to leave, thanks MrCherryJuice. I'm so happy the video conveyed what I wanted to get across about living in Paris, and that you appreciated the production. I have another video on the way -- hopefully out next week.

Love this blog! I have visited Paris many times, totally loved it and planning to live there soon ❤!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Add a P and an E to your name (Philippe) and you'll blend in

@philip5899

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Philippe was my name in French school, it got changed when I moved to England 😂 !

Great video and I love your vibe! 👌🏻 Keep them coming! Greetings from Nice 💫

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

You bet I'll keep them coming. I have so many ideas. Thanks so much for the kind compliments.

@sarastarski

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Looking forward to it. I like your style of editing too.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again. Yeah, that editing takes sooo long to get right.

I'm actually moving to Paris in two days and I'll be there for 2-3 years. Thanks a lot for this video, great insight on what to expect!!

@amusingaida

6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped a bit. It really only scratches the surface. Good luck with your move.

Great video. Accurate. Thoughtful. Indeed, Paris DOES change you. Thank you.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Oooh yeah it does, it does....

I just love this video ❤

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had fun making it, and it shows off my little slice of Paris life

Wonderful video! Thank you for all the pros and cons!

@amusingaida

11 ай бұрын

Glad you got something out of it!

I have seen three of your videos today because they are very enticing and informative. Myself, being Hispanic, you look Hispanic or maybe from Spain like Penelope Cruz, not Parisian, even though I do not know what Parisians look like. You are definitely beautiful, classy, stylish, a cultured lady with a Mona Lisa mystical smile. No soy mentiroso, digo la verdad, OK. Paris, for me, is heaven on earth with all its imperfections. I will definitely come back later this year. Take care and continued success.

Great video! I’m from sunny ☀️ Florida! We visited Paris years ago and loved it! Can’t wait to go back again!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Paris may not always have Florida's sunshine.... but it did once have the Sun King!

I truly love Paris and your video brought home how much I loved it there, enjoy Paris 😉

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Totally understandable. It's a sign of good taste to love Paris!

@joeborg7689

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida you gave great taste and love your dress style keep up the videos, enjoy Paris

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

@@joeborg7689 thanks so much! I don't have a huge range of outfits, but I try to select wisely!

Amazing vid for someone who wants to live in paris loved it 💟

@amusingaida

2 ай бұрын

So: live it! There's nothing easy about making it happen -- and that is the essence of adventure

Such a great video. Well done 💕

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It does seem to be the most popular one (I've made so far)

Beautiful! I live in Los Angeles and there's nowhere else on earth like it 🌻

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

No place like LA? Or Paris? Well, I guess it's true to say that about many cities.... But we should pause to think how privileged we are to live in cities that make people dream.

@Catherine26791

Жыл бұрын

L.A. had 40 mil tourists in 2021.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

@@Catherine26791 The tricky thing about statistics is knowing what label you're dealing with. LA in 2019 (before Covid, so a more 'normal' year) had 7 million foreign visitors (and another 43 million non-LA Americans). Paris also had a total of around 50 million tourists that year (less in subsequent years, which is reflected in my video, where the figure of 36 million is more representative), of which around 16.6 million were foreign visitors (2.6 million of those were Americans). So, yes, LA and Paris are very popular cities. Paris is the most touristed city in the world, with a higher proportion of international visitors.

Thank you for such a beautiful video. I've been to Paris twice in the past year and it breaks my heart that I can't live there yet (teenagers to get out of my house). I watch your video and I feel homesick for a place I have never called home. Can you be homesick for the future?

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can be homesick for a place you haven't made home yet. It obviously resonates in you. You might like my new video too that I'm working on. Should be out soon!

Your hat is beautiful. Enjoyed your video. Thank you.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

You like hats? I love hats! Thanks for taking the time to comment on that. I really appreciate it. And that you liked the video. Thanks.

I’m so into ur video, it’s my pleasure to stayed some years in Paris as well! I miss that times ! Pls keep update videos! Allezzzzz!!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ivy, once Paris gets into your blood you never forget it. I know how you feel. And I am working on more videos, t'inquiète pas

I really enjoyed this!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup !

Awesome ❤

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Excellent video! I enjoy your vibe but had to laugh about the size of your apartment. My first was maybe the size of your main room, period! I cannot wait to move back; I am lovesick for Paris!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

It's crazy how used we get to the size of apartments in Paris!

Lovely!! Has always been my dream to work and live in France. It's been postponed a bit while I raise my four girls but the dream is still there. Thanks for giving me a taste of your life in Paris. Made my day!!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Family life and French life - both are adventures! Thanks for taking the time to write something -- and here's hoping you get to France sometime (maybe with the four girls?)

Merci bien... Realistic and obviously it suits you...

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks -- I certainly feel very much at home in Paris!

We lived in Paris proper for about 4 months, and then moved to Poissy which is NW of Paris. I loved going to Paris and to the day can find my way around better than in my own home town! lol I miss the taste of true French bread! What I wouldn't give to taste that again, and also the Croissants! OMG! I've never forgotten those! YUM!!!😋

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Yes! i don't know why but it's always the baguettes I missed first when I was living outside France. Other stuff might have followed, but it was always the bread, you're right.

Just watched your video and found it amazing☺️ a quick question, how do you deal with the heavy water? I mean both for hair and body and drinking

@amusingaida

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! As for the water: I have some brands of shampoo and conditioner I like, and for drinking there's no problem there; you can drink the water. But I do put filtered water in my coffee machine to prevent residue build-up.

Okay. I'm hooked.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

That's delightful to hear that my little videos have struck a chord in you! More of them are on the way!

Very well put together video, wondering how many people worked on it? How many hands holding camera or tripod? Cutaways and camera movement and placement was excellent.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Lol! One camera -- an iPhone in fact. Just me and mon homme when necessary for the shooting. Thanks -- I guess you appreciated the effort that went into it!

@walknwander

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida Yes , great work.

C'est superbe la manière dont tu montres la beauté, mais aussi les cotés pas trop charmantes de Paris (Il y a quelques ans j'ai habité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement et c'était parfait!).

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Merci ! Et effectivement, le 5ème je peux imaginer que c'est un endroit idéal pour vivre à Paris. Je l'adore aussi.

Merci beaucoup. 😙😙

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

De rien. Je ne fais que présenter ma vie parisienne.

@DirtyHippie63

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida Oui, mais c'est tout ce qu'une personne peut faire, n'est-ce pas ? ☺

@DirtyHippie63

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida From an American friend, who misses Paris greatly.

Thank you. You have talked me out of wanting to even visit. Even though I have ancestors from France… I think I’ll stick to the Italy coast.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Really? What turns you off Paris? My video I think just showed the difference about visiting here and living here....

wow!!!!one of a kind vlog!!!informative, snappy yet glamorous and sophisticated.(Guess u r like that as well. amazing editing!!!its totally main stream !!!BTW what do u do for living?liked & subed!!! good staff #customoods #findingretreat #srilanka

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

That's a glowing comment. Thanks so much. At the moment I'm really just focusing on my videos...

This was very amusing, thank you. We live in Belgium and visit Paris a few times a year. One day, when our oldest will finish school and we will have a lot of money, we will probably move there :)

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant choice. But you know what? Belgium is often underrated. Just between you and me (shhhh) I'm planning on doing a Brussels video sometime soon.

@lirazdemasure936

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida You're most welcome. I live not far from there as well, if you need info or someone to take you to some places- be in touch!!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, good to know. Still planning....

@johnballard6725

Жыл бұрын

Haha i much prefer Brussels to Paris !

J'ai souvent pensé à vivre à Paris. Cela devrait être bon. Merci😎

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Paris, c'est le privilège de vivre plusieurs vies !

Thanks for the video. Is there a noise ordinance in Paris, or do people party until whenever they wish without any consequences? I am looking into renting an Airbnb in a few months and it would be helpful to know what to expect (whether I will be able to sleep, in other words).

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Oh boy, you get all sorts of Airbnbs. I couldn't say. But a bit of liveliness is fun. If it turns out to be intolerable, the correct French response is to wait, then stick your head out the window and yell as loud as you can: "Moins fort !" then a slight pause then less loud "S'il vous plaît" as you shut your window.

I am a funky French living in the UK and it's wonderful to meet another funky French girl 😋😋 - had to subscribe - wonderful video - I love queueing so much more civilised haha - bisous

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Bonsoir (ou bonjour) -- merci beaucoup ! Je suis funky ? J'adore.... Par contre, les files d'attente : bon, d'accord quand c'est nécessaire je suppose. Mais pas ce que j'aime faire, moi. Merci pour la sub !

Bonjour! My first visit here- Really enjoyed your video; subscribed- Joyeux Noel- 🎄🎶🇫🇷

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing! Et joyeux Noël à vous et votre famille !

Something I wish I'd experienced 🇫🇷

@amusingaida

4 ай бұрын

Never too late!

Winters are the best part :)

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

It has its advantages (it gives you a lot more time for the museums and cinemas): But dammit, do they have to be so long?

Wonderful video! 😊🇫🇷🗼🥖😎❤️

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Queen

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

👸🏻

Lovely channel , enjoyed it.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

That Greeen Hat ... and those oxford shoes .. very smart 🙂

@amusingaida

5 ай бұрын

Thank you... the chic/fun thing I hope!

What a charming, beautiful made video! You have a new subscriber (and I'm a fellow Parisian :) PS - Cute kitty, what's his/her name? Mine is Shalimar

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks MG, what a lovely comment - and thanks for subscribing. More videos on the way! And the kitty is Calvin, because he's a loveable brat

I love your green hat.😊

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

I love hats. That one's from Milan. Great color.

🇫🇷 ! Paris te va bien! ❤ also, I’ve heard about the water doing that.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Oh god, the water is soooo hard. So hard to deal with. Need really good conditioners for the hair!

@sirendipitybritt

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida yes. Conditioners.

I am a Parisian and I will complete what you say: there are a lot of people in the subway at the time of leaving work. And the subway is rather clean and doesn't smell that bad. Either you take it very little, or you take certain metro lines that are in the few poorest neighborhoods...

@amusingaida

21 күн бұрын

Hi Eric, thanks for your p.o.v. (et surtout de ta contribution !). Clean is relative.. compared to the métros in Madrid or São Paulo, no. Compared to NYC or London, probably yes. For me, it could be cleaner (mais comme contribuable je reconnais bien l'équilibre qu'il faut chercher). As for the smell... well, my métro stations are mostly around the Marais, République, Bastille area... not the poorest districts I'd say ;-) Et oui, il y a un parfum bien reconnaissable....

@ericdurville6306

21 күн бұрын

@@amusingaida Let's say that during the day there are no many people, that outside the heat wave it's not suffocating and that sometimes it doesn't smell very good but that most of the time there is a certain atmosphere, as Arletti would have said 😉 Et merci pour ton sympathique travail.

I had to sub! Hello fellow Aida!

@amusingaida

2 ай бұрын

Merci Aida!

I think that Paris is a better place to live then New York. THe winters in Paris a milder then Chicago, which is where I'm from.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Every city has something. Paris has enthralled people for centuries, but NYC has a cinematic edge as well. Chicago I don't know, but any big city is a canvas you get to draw upon, right?

@erickjerland1281

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida Chicago is lighting up Michigan Ave on Saturday. They’re having a Disney Parade on Michigan Ave, which is like the Champs Elysee. I’m have to going to bundle up the forecast is in the 20 ‘s for Saturday. The Disney is followed by fireworks at 7PM on Saturday. NY and Paris they’re both unique you can’t compare them any other cities.

Love your video~ I visited Paris several years ago and I would like visit Paris again. Can you please share some tips that how to dress like locals for the tourists?

@amusingaida

19 күн бұрын

Great idea -- I have quite a few people asking me that question. I think I'll do a video on it, so thanks for raising it. There's obviously a lot of interest in it. Tell me, why do you want to dress like a local? And what sort of local are you interested in dressing like? Urban trendy? Classical? Décontractée ? Just comfort but in a French style?

Awesome video! I think that I saw you filming this :) Subscribing and can't wait to catch-up.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Really? You saw me? On the bicycle maybe? Thanks for subscribing. I have my latest video coming out in a bit over 3 hours' time

Great video

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! So happy to see it appreciated!

Loveee. Great video! Taking my first solo international trip to Paris next month. It'll be my second time there. First was ten years ago. I'm soaking in your fashion, (will be adding back my black mini sweater dress to the packing list) places you visited, how to name the proper cafe, le creme, and your checklist. Already did up the Eiffel tower so 9 more things to go, no?

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

More than 9 ma chère.... Sooooo many things to do here. And if you wear a black mini sweater dress, there's no telling where the soirée might go!

Hi I love 💕 your channel Paris is amaizing romantic just beautiful Culture museum coffee shop . I love your outfits too you are awesome . Thanks 💕is my dream go to Paris Spain and Italy . Hugs from Utah .I keep in touch . Have fun 😻😻😻😻😻😻

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

And you deserve nothing less than to realise your dream. All three destinations are great -- I love 'em too!

This video is amazing, I really want to go to Paris one day. I’m not able to go to Paris because my I live with my step family and that I can’t go😢

@amusingaida

11 күн бұрын

Things change over a lifetime. If visiting Paris is truly a dream of yours, there will be a pathway to making a visit possible, I'm sure.

Hey moving to Paris this summer, can you give me some recommendations as to where to buy an apartment or rent?

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

You may as well ask me what person should you marry! There are so many variables in choosing a home, for whatever duration, and essentially you will need to look into yourself to see what external stimuli are important to you and choose a neighborhood (or a street in a neighborhood!) accordingly. I will tell you though that the barriers to renting are high unless you're at the luxury end of the market. Money alone won't sway landlords. If you can buy, I would suggest doing so -- but only after renting short-term places in at least 3 different areas of Paris, for at least 3 weeks in each...

Aida, please talk about French theatre, music (classic and contemporary) and modern art (enough of Renaissance art) :)

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

So many topics on my to-do list. But sure, always room for a few more!

Dream

You are such a charming girl. For me, your apartment is just the way it should be 🤗

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment about my video

Paris visit is incomplete without food: canard, beef, veal, cheese, sweet, coffee and seafood ! Parisian boutiques does not cut your pocket but your throat ! For an Indo-Brit like me overall French culture is very refreshing.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

French culture is certainly impressive. And I do agree on your list of dishes to try in the Paris bistros.

❤️ well done 🥹

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Why thanks Victoria!

Firstly great video. But generally, videos based on 'what it is like living in a country' is a 'personal perspective. I have researched, sampled and also lived in different countries, and 'my own' perspective has been completely different to a friends, neighbours or work colleagues....and even what I have researched. Therefore you will never know what it is 'really' like living in a foreign country, until you have lived there personally. Immigrating to another country is so much more than understanding laws, infrastructure and the people. It's also about can you 'really adapt' to all of these changes (which seems to be the biggest hurdle to most) and also 'mentally' conform. For those who 'romanticise' when being on '2 week holiday' in a foreign country....don't because all this is...an 'idealistic fantasy'.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

You're very right (and that's why I put in the disclaimer -- in the video and the description under it -- that this was all based on my subjective experience living in Paris). We all walk different lives, with different constraints and priorities. All we can do is communicate our perspective, and I hope I did that.

You are Blessed! Thank Jesus for the Beatitudes He has given you! Amen!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment on the video

❤ when I grow up I'm going to be Parisian! I pretend I am in Miami Lol

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Parisian is a state of mind!

Do they have a section 8it is when then pay a part of my rent.And I pay a third of it.Could you find out for me. Thank you if you can.I am 71years old thinking of moving to your city.And I have food stamps to pay for my food too.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry but I can barely keep on top of my accounts. I believe there are online support groups geared to retirees though.

Nice video. Bonne chance with your channel

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Merci ! I'm having fun with it. I hope it shows

What's your background Aida?

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Generally slightly out of focus

Paris, Prauge, Vienna has the best architecture in the world. Europe in general has the best architecture in the world. Nothing, nothing comes close.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Emotionally, I'd agree. But rationally: can we say that only 19th century stately architecture matters? Isn't there something from later periods?

Je suis français, provincial, et c'est la vidéo la plus réaliste que j'ai vu de quelqu'un venant de l'étranger concernant Paris. Et je pense qu'une provinciale aurait même pu faire la même vidéo après quelques années à Paris. Bref, tu es complétement parisienne, et en même temps complétement française =)

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Merci, cela me touche énormément. C'est vrai que Paris c'est ma ville depuis un moment -- m'appeler une Parisienne correspond à ma conception de moi-même (même si ce n'est pas toujours partagé par d'autres Parisiens)

1/3 of your income on housing WHAT A DEAL!!! Cries in Washington DC, USA (so so pricey, even in the suburbs!).

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Well.... average DC salaries are twice as high as the Paris ones. I see that average city centre rents for a 1-bdrm in Paris is around €1,300 and in DC it's around $2,700. So, given salary delta, it comes to about the same...

Certainly not the life of all the parisians here, you are a lucky one. You flat is far from being small…

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

I have friends with smaller ones. I know what they are like. And I've also seen much bigger ones. If you compare with most US apartments though, it is very small (except for maybe ones in NYC).

Je crois qu'on a pas la même définition de "tiny" haha. Quand on vit seul/seule à Paris et qu'on est jeune, avoir un 30m2 c'est déjà énorme. Mais je pense que c'est une différence culturelle, quand on est français.e et qu'on vient pas de Paris, on trouve ça très petit un 30m2. Alors que pour nous... c'est déjà beaucoup !

@amusingaida

5 ай бұрын

Vous avez raison, et j'ai vu pas mal d'autres apparts à Paris, de toutes surfaces. La compétition est énorme pour un joli nid bien situé. Et c'est vrai aussi que mes amis étrangers pensent que j'habite une niche !

Are french subtitles possible, please?

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Yes! KZread now does those automatically for you (go down to the settings symbol, choose Subtitles then choose the language you want). En espérant que cela vous a été utile...

@Amia67360

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida Oui merci! ... faut juste trouver les "settings symbol" et choisir "subtitles" ....... or j'ai regardé 10 fois et ne trouve pas les settings symbol ni les subtitles ..... Ok, j'suis con, j'sais! ... Ah ok : les settings ,c'est les paramètres, d'accord! ..... et puis il faut aller sur "traduire automatiquement" .... maintenant j'ai trouvé .... oui en français c'est mieux ....Merci quand même, bizzzz !

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

@@Amia67360 Contente que tu les aies trouvé

Actually, it's "la Joconde". With an o.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Ooooo. J'ai merdé, ouiap. Merci

Jeans doesn't go on you! :) Long stems and neck makes you.... so play with that! Use scarf.... I love your style... Cheers!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Noted. And don't worry: when it gets cold enough, the scarves come out

my best friend.lives in paris for the last 35 years and she just told me that people started talking about money. she said:" i never heard it before, it is a no-no, bad taste, but now it looks everyone talks about money, and a lot"

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

There are more bankers in Paris since Brexit, and more digital startups thanks to a tax and visa regime Macron brought in. Maybe that is changing the money taboo in some circles. I haven't seen it though...

@majdavojnikovic

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida i supose some circles will never discuss money. :)

Yes . .I am jealous . .but where could I race my greyhound . .and play hurling

@amusingaida

11 ай бұрын

France has many activities. But in the end, best to just do what makes you happiest and where that's going to happen

I'm claustrophobic think I'll just stay a tourist

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Lol. You made me laugh. Good on you.

Lovely video! ^‿^

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Psiga. What part did you like most? I'm new to making KZread videos and really want to know how to be better at it.

@psiga

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida Oh, hello! Maybe it's just me, but the flow of your video felt a bit like that famous Amelie scene where she guides the old blind man around for a block: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iami1txse6evcc4.html Like that, though your tour was lush with smartly composed visuals rather than her flourishing descriptions to share a world unseen. Your presentation didn't feel touristy, it felt like an authentic peek into Parisian life from a variety of angles; even recognizing that being surrounded by tourists doing tourist things is now an authentic part of being Parisian! And it's interesting that you say you're new, because the quality of the composition felt more like a small team of people made it, rather than just being your passion project. If it really is all you, then it's very impressive!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

@@psiga That's a thoughtful and perceptive comment, and I can see you take the time to think about all you see. It's flattering to have my little video compared to the great Amélie, so thank you. That scene you highlighted is one of my favorites in the movie. But I wasn't thinking of Amélie while doing the video, I was just trying to show my life in Paris, with the pros and cons. And it is my home, so I do know it pretty well. And thank you as well for saying it looked like team did the production (no team -- but the shooting and editing took a lot longer than I thought it would). So, many thanks for your comment, it made my jour.

If you are a typical Parisian, I'm on my way!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

There's nothing typical about Paris... or Parisians!

@billbollins

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida HAHAHA! Mais bien sûr, j'adore la chaîne, continuez votre bon travail, plus de vidéos s'il vous plaît ! Oh et j'utilise Google translate parce que mon français est merde ! 🤣🤣

@billbollins

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida OK I've finished all your vids. I'm changing my name to Henri (is that the most French name there is?) Moving to Paris and becoming a writer in the style of the very best French philosopher's. Au revoir mon petit fromage.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

@@billbollins Paris welcomes so many people so many horizons. Be a writer, sure. Or run a startup. Or study. Or open a café.... So many paths, so many opportunities. And I'm really touched that you made it through all my videos (so few, I feel!). Anything stand out for you?

@billbollins

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida Stand outs for me are The Bagatelle and as I adore motorcycles I enjoyed seeing you on the Honda. I would love to visit Paris and take in the ambience.

Cute

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Merci

I think I would have made a good Parisian except for the small, noisy apartment, so maybe not.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

They certainly are small....

Documentaire très bien réalisé bravo mais j'ai du mal avec Paris. Je trouve la ville figée dans le temps tel un musée sous cloche et c'est un peu étouffant. Je pense véritablement que l'Etat devrait songer à étendre les frontières de la ville de sorte qu'elle se dynamise et se modernise d'avantage.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Mais merci beaucoup ! J'ai entendu cette opinion de ville figée, oui. Evidemment je ne suis pas d'accord, mais peux comprendre qu'il y a une différence entre la vie de Paris comme résident et de la visiter. On garde toujours une idée de notre habitat habituel, et là Paris peut sembler étriquée. Mais avec un train de vie adapté, j'y nage comme un poisson agile !

Many vrais Parisians are also fed up with the 4 cons and are now moving to Charente Maritime !!

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Maybe understandable that. But I love Paris, despite those very very real disadvantages. I think I like Paris all the more because there are ordeals associated with it. It's struggle alongside savoir vivre.

Your apartment is actually big. And you have a washer in your apartment.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

It is bigger than some friends' places -- but smaller than others'. For me, it's about the right size, given its location. And in Paris you are often out and about....

No, not for me. I couldn't live in a bubble like that.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Look at it this way: with Paris apartments so small, it pushes us into the cafés, which makes the city so lively

Apres visite PARIS sees temp (Afer visting Paris six times) I have to say there's the hype and the reality, or should I say cultural reality of living in a different country. I don't think it's that easy for ex-patriots to live in a different country.

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

Well, there is the imaginary, romantic Paris we all carry around in heads, and there's the reality of a sought-after city living between honoring its past and being a city of this century. Occasionally the two come together.

You are putting on beautiful black coat dou like it?

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

I do love that coat... I wish I could buy more coats (but where would I put them?)

@shahjhanhaider26

Жыл бұрын

Buy if you are in passion

The point of long winters is .... vague. If you lived in Finland you would know what a long winter is. Seriously people, are you all made of glass?

@amusingaida

27 күн бұрын

I'm made of relativity -- winters are relative. I know mine and given the comparison with the other seasons in Paris I don't like it. But I imagine that living in Finland one would look forward to winter (I'd guess that everything covered in white makes the world look more luminous?)

@arcabuz

27 күн бұрын

@@amusingaida trust me, Paris is fine in winter. And you have Spain and Italy only a stone throw away.

@amusingaida

27 күн бұрын

@@arcabuz Paris is fine in winter as long as Spain is there as a cure for the grim, wet, dark, grinchy winter. Yup.

You look turkish

@amusingaida

Жыл бұрын

That's a compliment, thank you. I've been to Turkey many times, and the Turks are lovely. (But no, I'm not Turkish.)

@abcxyz-cx4mr

Жыл бұрын

@@amusingaida - What is your ethnicity if you’re willing to share?

@Chainbreak2023

Жыл бұрын

@@abcxyz-cx4mr she looks North African, maybe she is mixed with birth African blood