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Our Life In France
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Registrace 29. 04. 2020
Also known simply as 'Annie' -
Welcome and thank you for joining me on my little adventure channel from a beautiful part of the world here in France. I love sharing all the beauty this wonderful region has to offer, sharing my thoughts and experiences and things that I have learnt to be helpful along the way so far. I share new videos weekly aiming for Wednesdays and/or Fridays!
I love period dramas, bibliographies, real crime case studies, mythologies, the supernatural and fairy-tales...
INSTAGRAM - annabellazsanctuary
TWITTER - AnnabellazSanc1
EMAIL - annabellasanctuary@gmail.com
Welcome and thank you for joining me on my little adventure channel from a beautiful part of the world here in France. I love sharing all the beauty this wonderful region has to offer, sharing my thoughts and experiences and things that I have learnt to be helpful along the way so far. I share new videos weekly aiming for Wednesdays and/or Fridays!
I love period dramas, bibliographies, real crime case studies, mythologies, the supernatural and fairy-tales...
INSTAGRAM - annabellazsanctuary
TWITTER - AnnabellazSanc1
EMAIL - annabellasanctuary@gmail.com
The Most Expensive Places To Live In France 2024/ Expat Choices To Live In France
In this part 2, myself and Mark discuss the Top 7 most desirable/ expensive places to live in France and the expat choices to live in France 2024!
Thank you for being with us,
Love Annabelle & Mark x.
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@Annabellazsanctuary
(*THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED*)
This channel follows the adventures of Annabelle and Mark in our 1880s French home in the beautiful countryside of rural France! We will explore our garden and grounds, any renovations we carryout, cooking and gardening and anything else!
A very special thank you to all who have come to join us on our channel we are delighted to have you here with us!
We hope you enjoy discovering more about our adventures in France and do not forget to make yourself comfortable and grab a nice cuppa!!
Like Subscribe and Share if you like this video!
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HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA:
INSTAGRAM - / annabellazs
EMAIL - annabellasanctuary@gmail.com
MUSIC: The music in our videos is from Epidemic Sound & Artlist, royalty free music sharing sites which you have to pay a monthly fee to be able to access: www.epidemicsound.com/ & artlist.io/
Thank you for being with us,
Love Annabelle & Mark x.
____________________________________
@Annabellazsanctuary
(*THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED*)
This channel follows the adventures of Annabelle and Mark in our 1880s French home in the beautiful countryside of rural France! We will explore our garden and grounds, any renovations we carryout, cooking and gardening and anything else!
A very special thank you to all who have come to join us on our channel we are delighted to have you here with us!
We hope you enjoy discovering more about our adventures in France and do not forget to make yourself comfortable and grab a nice cuppa!!
Like Subscribe and Share if you like this video!
____________________________________
HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA:
INSTAGRAM - / annabellazs
EMAIL - annabellasanctuary@gmail.com
MUSIC: The music in our videos is from Epidemic Sound & Artlist, royalty free music sharing sites which you have to pay a monthly fee to be able to access: www.epidemicsound.com/ & artlist.io/
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Renting What Can You Get For A Family & Top Places To Live In France 2024 / part 1
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Today we share our experience living in France in various locations and more on the renting details. This is a Part one episode the following one we discuss the top 7 most expensive places to live in France and the top places expats choose to live in France. Thank you for being with us, Love Annabelle & Mark x. @Annabellazsanctuary (*THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED*) This channel follows the advent...
Our Experience Living in the Alps/ La Haute Savoie lifestyle
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Today, myself and Mark discuss our experiences living in various other parts of France and our experience of our time in the Alps near Meribel, Courchevel, Moutier, Val Thorens. Thank you for being with us, Love Annabelle & Mark x. @Annabellazsanctuary (*THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED*) This channel follows the adventures of Annabelle and Mark in our 1880s French home in the beautiful countryside ...
Our Experience Living In The South of France/ What is Le Var like to live?
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Today, myself and Mark discuss our experiences living in various other parts of France and our experience of our time in Le Var in the South in Le Cannet des Maures. Thank you for being with us, Love Annabelle & Mark x. @Annabellazsanctuary (*THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED*) This channel follows the adventures of Annabelle and Mark in our 1880s French home in the beautiful countryside of rural Fra...
Equal Opportunities & Experience of English Speaking Children in France
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Today I talk about my experience learning French as an English speaking child 9although I have a French mother I was never taught French from a young age) in France and some of todays challenges these children face once in a French school and how the education system and Government in France help to tackle them. Transitioning your English-speaking child to a French school involves several consi...
The French Education System and Challenges for English Speakers
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The French Education System and Challenges for English Speakers
What is it really like being at school in France?
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What is it really like being at school in France?
A Gorgeous Visit to Corfe Castle Updated 2024
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A Gorgeous Visit to Corfe Castle Updated 2024
We Went to a Traditional Cider Fete (AMAZING)!
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We Went to a Traditional Cider Fete (AMAZING)!
A Visit Back in Time To The Parisienne Boulevards!
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A Visit Back in Time To The Parisienne Boulevards!
Our French 1880s Dining Room MakeOver!
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Our French 1880s Dining Room MakeOver!
Buying in France - Our Experience & How We Did It!
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Buying in France - Our Experience & How We Did It!
Not Long Now! The bedroom restoration is coming to an end!
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Not Long Now! The bedroom restoration is coming to an end!
After A Busy Morning We Go To Visit A Stunning Historic French Town!
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After A Busy Morning We Go To Visit A Stunning Historic French Town!
French Spring Garden Tour And Preparing My French Windows for Painting
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French Spring Garden Tour And Preparing My French Windows for Painting
FINALLY!! OUR FRENCH KITCHEN IS TILED!!
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FINALLY!! OUR FRENCH KITCHEN IS TILED!!
How did We Plan Our Move to France 🇫🇷 What did we do first?
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How did We Plan Our Move to France 🇫🇷 What did we do first?
The Visa Application Experience 🇫🇷 What happened!
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The Visa Application Experience 🇫🇷 What happened!
A Tour of the Chateau Grounds de Bourg-Saint-Leonard!
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A Tour of the Chateau Grounds de Bourg-Saint-Leonard!
A Splendid Tour of the Chateau de Couterne!
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A Splendid Tour of the Chateau de Couterne!
Amazing find!! The Only Chateau with a Carolingien palace in France!
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Amazing find!! The Only Chateau with a Carolingien palace in France!
But Paris is still 50% less than LA. It's all perspective really.
Hello! Lovely to see you both! Pity you did not post some photos of the houses where you lived. They all seem to be very nice. The last one you mentioned (at about 18.25) the big 4-bedroom house in Normandy for 895 euros a month sounds like a terrific bargain. If only I could win the damned lottery!!! 😡😡😡(LOL) Regards. Claudio
Where is the place you live now?
Well thank you both. I was hoping to hear about the heat and you definitely came through. I'm retired and have been in the Seattle, Washington area for thirty-three years, but originally from Venice/Santa Monica, California and have been looking for a warmer climate, near the water and beautiful beaches, and was considering the South of France or Italy. I'm just not sure I could survive in that kind of heat, particularly without A/C or a pool. Thanks again and Mark's mustache looks just like that instrument leaning against the wall near the mirror.
we are planning to leave USA and are hoping to find a house in the south. What areas do you recommend that are more affordable but not in a big city? We thought the Var would be more affordable?
Hello Mark! Hello Annabella! Such a long time (nearly a month)! First of all, I did not catch the name of the town where you lived while in the South, could you tell me? Thanks! I was surprised by the extremely high temperatures you had over there; it did sound more like Sicily in the summer! Regards, Claudio 😍 PS: Mark looks like a WW1 Tommy!😁😁😁
Hi Claudio, we were in le Cannet des Maures so not a town but Le Luc was near and st Tropez was 20 mins away. Great to hear from you, you have made me chuckle 😁
@@annabellazsanctuary I am glad I made you chuckle! 😁Thank you for the information, I shall look for that place on the Internet. I am still shocked by the extremely high temperatures over there. Regards! 😍
Je suis heureux que j'ai trouvé ce canal.
Charming couple, enjoy La Douce France.
Thank you! ❤️
EVEN IF YOU HUMAN SLAVES FILL THIS ENTIRE PRISON WORLD WITH FICTION ( MONEY ) OR ( DIAMOND GOLD SILVER ) THAT STILL CAN'T MAKE BIRDS REPRODUCE WHY DO YOU HUMAN SLAVES BELIEVE THAT YOU NEED TO EARN & PAY FICTION ( MONEY ) TO BE ALIVE ? WHY DO YOU HUMAN SLAVES BELIEVE THAT ARCHONS RULING YOU CAN CREATE FICTION ( MONEY ) ? WHY DO YOU HUMAN SLAVES BELIEVE THAT FICTION ( MONEY ) IS REAL AND HAS VALUE ? WHY DO YOU HUMAN SLAVES BELIEVE THAT ( DIAMOND GOLD SILVER ) HAVE MORE VALUE THAN AIR & BIRDS ? * ARCHONS RULING YOU HUMAN SLAVES CREATED FICTION ( MONEY ) TO MAKE YOU DO THE EVILS WHICH OTHERWISE YOU WOULD NEVER DO *
Interesting bldg Did notice the earthen steps, base and 1st monument to a really famous individual. 2nd defenses added when Roman's left and wars among small countries eternal fighting. Then it's total refit under Wm the Bastard, later The Conqueror. Then it's demise, the Parliamental army laying waste.
this is my first encounter with your channel and i loved the content. I have also subscribed and looking forward to watch more videos. The only thing that i found a bit disturbing was the weird chinese or indian meditative music background which are not at all in sync with the exquisite 18th century french beauty of such a chateau and gardens. I would have chosen a stunning classical music or even a soothing meditative one but definitely not chinese :).
Thank you for your comments and joining us on our adventures! I understand your view on the music choice; I choose this music very naturally as this beautiful chateau has its gardens designed and inspired by previous owners and generations of their worldly travels to the orient and Asia and anything chinoiserie was highly fashionable only for the super bourgeoisie society! So this is ‘why’ I loved this musical choice it seemed to fit perfectly to their attempt to recreate the atmosphere from their travels through planting choices, the water features and decor collections. ❤️
Very interesting sights seeing. You are accomplishing much, in your finding more positive material for us to watch and enjoy. Thank you Annabelle and Mark. Apple cider is delicious but pear cider is even more scrumptious. Apple cider is called Cider, whereas Pear cider is called Perie. The fiddle music adds more flavor to your vlog. Best wishes to your summer travels...e 😊😊😊😊❤
Looks sooo fun, wow
I want to go there looks great
The ground covering plant looks like Delosperma cooperi
Where in France you based? Looks lovely 😊
Mesambreanthamum& purple
Your putplei succulent flower is a mesambrethum(sp). Crush egg shells to tetard snails 👍
Actually, your veg. garden looks great. This is not that easy. Thanks for the video.
Love the pop of color inside your dining room cupboard !
Thank you such an easy way to bring the colours into a room! 😀❤️
My peonies have no buds this year which is disappointing but my sea holly is flowering this year but it didn't last year. My rhododendron has just finished flowering. My foxgloves and poppies look great. Looked a nice drop of compost.
Your rhododendron is gorgeous. I haven't seen one that big, since when. They are native to China, as are Mimosa, a beautiful tree puts out pink flowers.
Nice to see you and Mark, out and about in public, in a nice town called Laval. Many years ago, our Priest was called Fr. Donald Lavelle
That looks like a really old and interesting place, I love the buildings
Yes definitely worth a second visit 😘
Hello there! Nice to see the whole family up and about! 🤩Did I suffer watching you eating those delicious cakes or what? 😋Today is my birthday and in a couple of hours, my wife and I will enjoy a delicious cake (a vanilla sponge with Chantilly cream and strawberries) and lots of coffee 😋😁😋It seems it rained during your visit, sorry about that. Mark looks SO English with his flat cap! I think that the flat cap is to English what the beret is to the French. How sweet was your little son waving from the back seat of the car! Cheers! 😍
Thank you so much for your lovely words and we wish you a wonderful birthday today Claudio!! Happy birthday 🤴🌝🎂
I was going to write "You deserve a big cup of tea (or coffee) and a slice of cake" but you beat me with the cookies. They look gorgeous and I am sure they taste wonderful! 😋😋 You and Mark deserve a nice weekend and plenty of rest. Cheers! 😍😍
Thank you so much we send you many good wishes from us, Annabelle & Mark ❤️❤️
Looking good all coming together. Yes you can get some good things Action
Gavroche, c'est la révolution de 1830. Et Mozart détestait et méprisait les Français. Et le XVIIIe siècle est le siècle des Lumières : Voltaire, Diderot, Montesquieu, d'Alembert, Olympe de Gouges, Buffon, Rousseau, etc.
Annabelle, is that the skirt you made from the fabric from the brocante? It looks good. Like your videos. Thank you. New Orleans La. USA.
Thank you Diane for your lovely comment! I’m so happy you like our videos, the skirt is actually one of my favourite pieces at the moment. I love the shape of it and the pockets and how easy it is to wear but I found this one in a thrift shop a while ago! But this is the template I want to follow when I eventually make my own with the fabric you’re speaking about! Love to you in New Orleans 😘
Great look, nice cool paint. Liked explorations of the room, especially the red cupboard. Who is the lovely lady hanging in a gold frame?? Thanks for sharing ...e 👍 ❤❤❤
It’s Queen Elisabeth I looking majestic 👑👸☺️
Love the kitchen tiles. The accessories will really make the kitchen pop out ❤
Thankyou for the information and sharing your experience with us.
Hummm, nice place, full of plants and other stuff for planting and making your yard and garden shine, this summer. And someone has crafting on their mind?❤❤❤
Those trees need to be pruned. Congrats for the tile choice..
Wow, alot of info. Of course, you didn't say if you rented a updated house, an almost ruin that needed a new roof, plumbing, wiring, window, floors or a repurposed stable block or a glorified chicken house. How long have you lived in a permanent house. Otherwise, I appreciate what info you did give me. Thanks, so much, for sharing...e ❤❤❤
Mark is a super-craftsman! The people restoring that castle that you showed at 10.30 would do very well with his energy and expertise! 😁😁I was expecting you would go into the patisserie and Annabella would show us the gorgeous cakes! 😋 (YUM) I must confess I am a masochist, I love watching food that, perhaps, I will never taste! 😭The bunny was adorable 😍 (aren´t they all like that?) It was great to see Mark enjoying his beer after a morning of hard work. Cheers! Nice dress Annabella. It suits you! Great work on the pond. Mark! The town you visited looks very nice, what is its name? I wish you both a beautiful Sunday! 🤩🤩🤩
In the US , we would put a rail or trim at the bottom of cupboards to hide the light fixtures! Love the tiles!
Yes, you must start with what you have now. Then later, replace one at a time. By the time you are old and gray and using a cane to get around, your home will be lovely and ready to put on market. Hahaha, but for now, do what you can this year. Thanks for sharing your daily chores, likes and not likes, and get on with it all. We who love old houses and the challenges, experience the same....e ❤❤❤
Love the room with all the windows it will look great when it is finished you have worked so hard ❤❤you
Pretty bells ringing in The New spring of 2024. Seeing Mark as The entrance of this vlog, smiles, to let all of us know there is joy in today, May 2, 2024...e...❤❤❤
I think it looks beautiful love all the colours ❤❤
CAN IMAGINE IT ,WITH THE STUPID BREXIT. IN THE UK.
Well, you both have been really busy, behind the scenes. I was thinking you were touring the countryside and brocanting. Well, well....your friend across the pond...e...❤❤❤
Thank you for being with us a wave from across the pond 😘
I imagine you are both fluent in French and have a working knowledge of the culture, legal and civil system. bonne chance.
Thanks for the inspiration and your big heart. I appreciate your realness.
Thank you so much for this lovely comment it means so much to us we love to share and help if we can ❤️
Dear Mark and Annabella: It is a pleasure to see you and hear your stories. You are lovely people; fun, enthusiastic and hard-working; in short, the kind of people I am happy to see succeed in life. Although moving to France is impossible for my wife and me (unless we win Lotto!) is a pleasure to see you and to hear how you have overcome all the obstacles that life put in your way. Regards. Claudio. PS: As weird as it may sound, my wife, who is English, does NOT like tea! As a man of Italian descent, I love coffee and drink lots of it. In the cold season, I recommend trying black coffee with a dash of aniseed liqueur (in France it is known as "pastis" and in Italy, it is called "sambuca") Is delicious and will warm you up quickly!
Aw This is a lovely comment to read thank you so much Claudio we’re lucky to have subscribers such as you and appreciate your support. Mark will surely try your Italian sambuca coffee idea I’m sure. My dad likes to add whiskey to his tea a Scottish blend ☺️♥️
Can you receive your federal retirement checks while being retired in France?
To my knowledge, yes you should be able to get your pension payments regardless of where you live in the world. However everything should be carefully looked into and I’m not sure which country you live in? Always a good idea to speak to your tax office. If you have worked in France for at least 10 years you can claim your French state pension.
...........why the fock would you want to move to france....the country is turning into a woke djihadist communist shithole......do you want to get taxed to 75%?.......go to argentina instead.
How long by fast train to Paris, from your home? Just wondering...e ❤❤❤
Thanks Annabella and Mark for sharing, so much.❤