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Janice I'm curious what senior services do they have there because I know not everyone is a spring chicken like you. What happens when someone's mobility gets to the point where they can't do all of this?

Have you met any cute men that are single to date? They do have some attractive older men there! 😊😊❤

The grocery store pay for cart deal is like ALDIs grocery store in the states. There is an insert that goes into the cart hook up. That when inserted pushes out the coin! There ya go! Money back! 😊

I’m also basically an only child -my only sibling is 16yrs younger-. I felt so seen when you said “I’m selfish”. I really have to catch myself and that tendency sometimes.

Love your videos and the apartment tour. I moved to France from the UK five years ago when I retired and it's the best decision I ever made. A couple of points: exposed pipes are certainly not the norm in any French home built or renovated in the past several decades. My guess is that the owner upgraded the property at some point but didn't want to spend the money on sinking the pipes into the walls. I don't know anyone with exposed pipework. The regulations for plumbing and electrics in France are among the most stringent in the world, but exposed pipes are really a cosmetic issue and I doubt that the regs cover this. On electricity, the issue is voltage, not wattage. Europe operates on 230 volts against 120 in the US. If you plug a US food processor into a French socket, it could well explode. Electronic gizmos like computers and phone chargers usually work on either voltage. The label will state this. Welcome to France, Janice. You're making the most of an amazing adventure.

Love it love it! I'm 44 and I would love to do what you doing ... run from it all and start fresh. Would love to be your neighbor in fountain blue 😊

They don't want old people who are poor. France is already burdened by their own poor elderly.

Hi Janice: I am very curious about costs. I am 70 Years old and my spouse and I are strongly considering a move to France for the remainder of our golden years. Can you explain what happens regarding Social Security payments when you relocate permanently to France. Specifically I am curious about what happens to Medicare withholding for Medicare. For me that is in excess of $500 per month. Does that stop and can I count that as income to purchase French Healthcare? Thanks; Wayne

Moves, even small ones are incredibly stressful. I made an Insterstate move about 8 years ago and I ended up with Shingles from the stress . I was only moving 500 miles away but I was also travelling back and forth to interviews before the move and driving in horrible weather. It's a lot which is why I commend you on making this move.

So so happy to see you again! I have never been to France but I will someday. I’m torn between moving to the UK and France. So I think a trip will help immensely with coming to a decision. Listening and watching you explain your way of life now and how you’re handling it is very helpful. We are the same age and sometimes it feels like it should be easier to decide where you really want to live and enjoy, but sometimes not! It’s got to be hard learning new ways of life and rules, and customs etc. It’s hard for me to understand how you as a single person at this age living a new life without a partner or friend from the states. I have so many questions for you, but I am going to use my google to see how many I can get answered! 😆 😅 I hope we will see you very soon again to see how your story goes❤. Til then, Ciao👋👋

I so enjoy listening to your stories. My mother,who is 98 and just waiting for death, never did anything in her life and always criticized me saying I was chronically unsatisfied with things. Janice , I have lived all over the U.S and each year, with the exception of 2020, my birthday gift to myself is a trip to a new country. I believe there are some of us that understand that life is very short and if you don't hurry and extract all the flavor you can from it your time runs out.

Janice, I'm a knitter so this episode was just joyous for me. You are definately wearing these items not the other way around. Glad you are showing that age does not have to turn you into a frumpy mess.

I am truly sorry about losing Buster. My little dog is named Buster. They are family members. I heart goes out to you but I am so happy that you have Max to help comfort you.

You have a beautiful life there. It is so nice that you can have your cat and dog. One thing that may keep Buster safer while he is out would be to get him a harness. My vet advised me to use a harness because my one little dog had a collapsing trachea and the harness doesn't pull on the neck. Just an idea. You are so brave to have made the move to France. What do you do if you need healthcare? I am 65 and that would be a concern if I moved from the US to France.

Yes! BE KIND TO PEOPLE AND TO YOURSELF. Is the best advice. Thank you so much for your video.

You look beautiful! you're living what a lot of people dream about being able to do. Love your videos.

You are simply extroidinaire, magnifique! You are my inspiration I am in the process of wrapping up my life here in the states. I have another 4 years to figure out just where I'll be landing and to at least have my basic French intact. I have spent time in the South of France, my first trip abroad was 15 years ago and back then I never thought I could afford to live in France. Well, 2024 my rent is close to $2000 in Florida. Never thought I'd see the day when my rent would be higher than most places in Europe. Love your videos. I , like you, am totally addicted to CZcams. I learn something new everyday.

My feeling❤❤❤❤❤

You’re so sweet and I love your tips on traveling with our older friends. ❤ it’s so true, I wish my parents would take note! 💙

Beautiful narrative. I applaud you. I have dreams of doing that, however I have 4 children and grandchildren who I am very close to and find my joy in life with them. You’re amazing

We move in 3 months… Very excited

Actually those bottom floor apartments are usually the cheapest because most at risk of water damage, thieves, etc... And usually harder to heat. In most buildings you also have an elevator. Just some of the really old ones don't.

You are who I want to be ❤️✈️🌎

I am your age 72 I was a f/A for 39 years. I feel Paris is home but wasn’t brave enough to move. My life in the States is not the life I want to live even though I have everything I could want. I feel my home is Paris. Help me know how to move to my dream land.❤️✈️

Salut!🙋‍♀️

Loved this video! It is so refreshing to hear from a fellow boomer. Your journey is inspiring.

We have just brought a house in rural France Beautiful setting,very quiet with land . I’m looking forward cultural,new life and piece and quite

One question and one comment. Have you watched "Sabrina" - 1995 film with Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond? If not, please do. And now the comment: It sounds like you come from a rich or upper middle class family.

Wonderful haul. everything different compared with United States of America. Thanks.

Today, I started to watch your videos, and it is fascinating what you did. How much is your rent you utilities, your food monthly. Is it difficult to understand how you can live in France with a budget? At least you need to have some savings o be rich . Can you tell us how you survived?

Thank you for your great videos.. quick question .. do you have to pay tax in France from your retirement income from the USA? Kind Regards Carole

I know exactly what you mean about being a social introvert. And the older I get the more me time I need. Alone, with my dog and lots of nature to recharge my "batteries"

Excellent. Thank you

Versailles, or Fontainebleau, are dream cities if you want to live in the Paris area.

Congrats!

Hi. Im a new subscriber, just wondering how much do you pay for your apartment in Versailles and how many rooms? Merci

29:39 You don't pay for a caddie. You put one Euro in - but more likely a plastic or metal token (un jeton) - to unlock it, and you get it back when you lock the caddie back in the rack. You should have waited one second longer at 23:59 and you would have seen her getting her Euro back. It was implemented as an incentive to get people to stop leaving their caddies strewn all over the parking lots or downright bringing them home and it worked.

Loving this video Janice!

awe Max so sweet. I'm trying to learn French and Italian... it's challenging to understand when it goes by in conversation so fast. I just love that you recognize companionship and love is always appropriate. Taking a chance and being open.

Well said Janice. Good for you!

Janice, you are absolutely fabulous and perhaps one of my favorite CZcamsrs ever! Your videos are great and so helpful. Bravo!

A delightful video!

You are so brave.

You are amazing! I lived in Paris for 4 years, and it was an incredible time in my life. Your videos are so inspiring, beautiful, and creative. Subscribed!

Keep it and I like the tree too

Hello Janice, I really miss your beautiful Bonjour greeting. Thank you for your honest sharing of what you have been through with anxiety, I understand. Thank you for all your lovely sharing.

Coucou Janice 👋 (another way to say hi) I came across this video today and am curious if you think all your points are still valid after you've been here for another year? I like your videos and your spirit but i think some of the habits only apply to big cities. Where i live I often strike up conversations with strangers and i also select vegetables myself. The stall holders even provide little baskets to be filled and taken to them when we are ready to pay. Down here in the South Parisians are considered to be as foreign as me (dual nationality) so habits are pretty regional and that's all part of life's rich tapestry 🙂

Hi Janice, we bought French property, we paid tax for the rest of the year only. So we bought in October and paid for 3 months. The costs for the real estate agent were for the seller. We only paid the Notaire. That was all so no additional costs. We even received a small amount from the Notaire after few months because the actual costs were lower than expected. The mandatory technical report is for the seller. The sale was easy and perfectly arranged. The rest we arranged ourselves, like electricity, internet etc..

Shit, now I know that I'm living on an extreme budget and have been so all my life.😀

Happy Belated Birthday Janice, i hope you had a Very Blessed and Lovely One.