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  • čas přidán 4. 03. 2024
  • The Arc de Triomphe has some extra space to breathe here in Paris.
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    My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa. Paris (yes the one in France) has been my home for years now and I have every intention of staying here for as long as they'll have me. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much. Now I make videos about visiting Paris, traveling in Europe, and try to share what I've learned along the way. I hope you enjoyed what you found.
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Komentáře • 119

  • @visitingsantafe7036
    @visitingsantafe7036 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I love Cooper. He is so well-trained, well-behaved. And a lovie. Reflects on you. I also think every time I watch your videos about all the time involved in setting up your camera for a quick shot, but they add so much to the narrative. Thank you.

  • @susangalpin4967
    @susangalpin4967 Před 5 měsíci +11

    Cooper is so brave as he navigates the crowds!

  • @emmawinn6129
    @emmawinn6129 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Thank you so much for the updates of Paris leading up to the Olympics, I’m visiting in April for the first time and every video you release makes me more and more excited!!

  • @danielryan4050
    @danielryan4050 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Thankyou Jay. We're visiting Paris from Australia next year and the Arc is one of the main things that my wife wants to visit, though we're going to climb to the top. Seeing the tunnels and the alterations they've made around the base is really great.

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Happy to show a bit of what's up 🥂

  • @SteveWhite24
    @SteveWhite24 Před 5 měsíci +3

    When will we see a t-shirt design with Cooper sticking out of your shirt pocket? That would be awesome. 😀

  • @ando_por_ahi
    @ando_por_ahi Před 5 měsíci +6

    Waking up at 2am, feeling so empty, so lonely. Watching your videos give me some sort of brightness ahead.

  • @MaryVitale
    @MaryVitale Před 5 měsíci +4

    I can’t wait to watch your city updates as we get closer to the Olympics!!!

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm choosing the path of optimism 😆

  • @scottfbradley
    @scottfbradley Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video and energy, Jay.

  • @iniabellepaz445
    @iniabellepaz445 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hi Jay, always enjoy learning something new about Paris! Stay well

  • @gullsrus
    @gullsrus Před 5 měsíci

    My favourite part of Paris. Its beautiful in its self and you have a lovely view of Paris. Thanks for posting

  • @melandyosgoodthings3142
    @melandyosgoodthings3142 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the update and lovely views.

  • @RedHeadAgent
    @RedHeadAgent Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a beautiful and clear bright day you had to film. (I think that the extra space is being planned for extra Olympic pedestrians.)

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 5 měsíci +1

    3:30 Omg same in London: I was at Green Park and thank goodness I reached before the Field Trips because I do not do well under claustrophobia

  • @elcee8
    @elcee8 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Wow. I was here at the Arc de Triomphe in September. Loved it.

  • @mirelaxo
    @mirelaxo Před 4 měsíci

    I’m coming to Paris in September so the tips will definitely come in handy. Thanks Jay!

  • @vanessazannis5523
    @vanessazannis5523 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love today’s video! So interesting what’s going on around the Arc. Looks and feels like Paris is never going to be the same after the games leave.

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      Here's hoping it's for the better!

  • @RAD6150
    @RAD6150 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Drove in Paris once to get to our apartment... never again. Next time, we picked up a car a Gare du Nord and went straight out!

  • @frankkownacki1364
    @frankkownacki1364 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Speaking of car rentals... We took the train to Paris, hung out, then got out to De Gaulle to pick up our rental car to drive off to other French sites. We had made these arrangements with Enterprise from the States, I believe via Expedia. When we went to pick it up, they would not rent to us since we didn't have a boarding pass from an arrival. Fortunately we found a car at another agency (for a lot more money). Just something to look into if you are going to do a bigger video about car rentals.

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      Oh interesting and also blegh, that sounds no fun

  • @rudfil
    @rudfil Před 5 měsíci +5

    I drove around this roundabout in 1998 in my rental car as a tourist. We made it thru and survived without a scratch.lol.

    • @DavidS5118
      @DavidS5118 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I did it in 2018 - stopped driving all together after that one... :)

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      😆😆

  • @jmleigh3
    @jmleigh3 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I enjoy watching your videos as well as your doggo.
    ❤❤❤

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm so glad!

    • @jmleigh3
      @jmleigh3 Před 5 měsíci

      @@JaySwanson omg you responded♥️♥️♥️
      I think you are the bees knees. Going to be in Paris in 2 weeks. Excited to use the tools you have provided!

  • @ADAtrips
    @ADAtrips Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for showing the update on the Arc, I suppose they are preparing Olympic crowds. Showing before and after the Olympic preparations is interesting. I hope on one of my trips (soon). I want to visit the venues before the crowds show. 🌴🌴Aloha

  • @DavidS5118
    @DavidS5118 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Saw another video that all the construction around the Arc is for the "green" project that is going on in Paris.... But could also just be some clean up for the 2024 Olympics...

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Paul showed me some of the renders for the green project today and it made sense - here's hoping!

  • @jlafunk
    @jlafunk Před 5 měsíci +1

    I was there in September 2023 and I went all out on the English Tour of the Arc. I have to say, I learned so much from that tour. Sadly, the Grand Armee side was roped off (it was during the Rugby World Cup so maybe it was construction, maybe it was an event?) but I highly recommend the tour and you see everything and still get to go to the top.

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      I doubt I'll ever stop learning here

  • @SpatchG
    @SpatchG Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the exit tip!

  • @onpole01
    @onpole01 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks mate good advice 👍

  • @erikat5678
    @erikat5678 Před 5 měsíci +3

    They are giving standoff for two reasons, crowds and security. They do not want trucks or cars to be able to come close to the monuments to avoid threats. Additionally, they will have more crowds than usual so they need extra room for pedestrians and tourists to have a safe place to see the sites. 😁

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +1

      If you look at the renders for future plans, it looks like the intention is to plant some trees out there too 🤩

    • @erikat5678
      @erikat5678 Před 5 měsíci

      @@JaySwanson Trees can block a solid car or truck too. ;) Plus they are purtee!

  • @pnwesty7174
    @pnwesty7174 Před 5 měsíci +2

    One vote for car rentals (we generally SNCF out of Paris and rent in a much smaller city), and one vote for Cooper.

  • @auntiemjo
    @auntiemjo Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love the photo of the bench....hysterical! Bon chance to Nate in.....? Anyway, hoping you'll be giving us the scoop on all things Paris Olympics (since not coming this summer).

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +1

      He's on his way to Madagascar 🚀

  • @marjorieorveau6707
    @marjorieorveau6707 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Some good tips on visiting the Arc de Triomphe, especially the photo ones. Big plans for the Olympics but not enough time to complete...

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 5 měsíci +1

    Nice to know your gateway to spice tolerance was intense mustard. In Bengal, we have Kasundi which has Mustard Seeds in it.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 5 měsíci +1

    I mean, Jay was hinting at an Arc de Triomphe Investigative Piece for a while now.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 5 měsíci

    3:17 EXCUSE ME?! My mind is so broken right now 😂

  • @helenamvu
    @helenamvu Před 5 měsíci +1

    Interested in a "rent a car and travel the rest of France" video because we're doing just that soon!

    • @massiabailey9161
      @massiabailey9161 Před měsícem

      Just rented a car in Paris though we were advised against it. I agree if you are traveling solo or adults only. We had two children with us and found it was simpler to navigate the city in a rental.“Simpler” but not easier, cheaper, or faster. I would suggest you always leave with enough time because the traffic to, in, and from Paris is horrendous as well as finding suitable parking 🅿️ while there. We typically gave ourselves an extra hour. For instance, traveling from our Airbnb to Versailles was 30 minutes. We left there an additional 30 minutes before that time, got to the venue 15 minutes earlier and walked around the area before our 12:30 Versailles appointment.

  • @MarcApicella
    @MarcApicella Před 5 měsíci +1

    def interested in traveling rest of france vid

  • @tompurvis1261
    @tompurvis1261 Před 5 měsíci

    I have twice started in Paris with a rental. Made the mistake on the first trip and came back with the car.

  • @mlomarechal6877
    @mlomarechal6877 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Apparemment il est prévu de laisser plus de place aux piétons et de végétaliser, donc .... à suivre.

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +1

      C'est la végétalisation qui m'intéresse le plus 🤩

    • @mlomarechal6877
      @mlomarechal6877 Před 5 měsíci

      @@JaySwanson Vous pouvez savoir ce qui sera réalisé sur l'avenue des Champs Elysées (entre l'Etoile et la Concorde) en regardant sur internet. Cela devrait être vraiment beau après (beaucoup de verdure).

  • @sanmanross
    @sanmanross Před 5 měsíci

    We heard the roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe was being replaced with green space (i.e. no more cars allowed). Not sure if this is true or not or even if this was temporary for only the Olympics.

  • @mauramurrihy
    @mauramurrihy Před 5 měsíci +1

    Jay, love your videos. Truly. How can a disabled person get from the street level from the Arc de Triomphe perimeter street level to the Arc elevators?

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +1

      That is a fantastic question. Creatively, before the new barriers I would say get a taxi to drop you at the curb of the roundabout. Now, with the stairs into the tunnel, I'm not sure, but I'll try to remember to ask next time I go

  • @SethinBerlin
    @SethinBerlin Před 5 měsíci

    Whenever I shoot my walking away scenes, I'm so afraid someone is gonna grab my little crappy GoPro!

  • @annas1185
    @annas1185 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi Jay, I want to order my t-shirt today and had a quick question. The woman in the home page photo - she's wearing the Arc tshirt. I wanted to see what size she's wearing in the photo because I like that fit. Thanks!

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      Got lucky with the weather with this one!

  • @H-bv1xt
    @H-bv1xt Před 3 měsíci

    I bought the Museum Pass for myself which allows me to visit Arc De Triomphe without a reservation, my kids are under 18 so no need for museum pass. I’m trying to book tickets for Arc De Triomphe for my kids, but the website won’t allow me to just book the free children tickets alone without paying for adult ticket. Does anyone know if they will allow my kids to join me without a reservation? Or do I need to pay for an adult ticket just to get the free children’s ticket? Thanks in advance.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 5 měsíci +1

    Nate seems cool. I forget whether we’ve seen him before or he’s made brief appearances.

  • @dccoulthard
    @dccoulthard Před 5 měsíci +1

    2:08 Yeah, I learned that the hard way in 1998.

    • @christophermichaelclarence6003
      @christophermichaelclarence6003 Před 5 měsíci

      Lol you wouldn’t ? Even back then, during the Jacques Chirac mandate, it’s dangerous to get across the Arc de Triomphe

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      It's a sprint to say the least 😆

  • @SethinBerlin
    @SethinBerlin Před 5 měsíci

    It's so funny that you guys were talking about Ted Lasso, and I am now rewatching it too! Spoiler but I think my least favorite character is Michelle. Nate is paralyzed by inadequacy, Rupert is what he is. But Michelle, she pretends to be the good person. The person who is in the right. But she's a terrible person.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 5 měsíci

    1:42 Not my first rodeo. I’m tall and I’m a semi-accomplished photographer. I’ll get my shot. Even if I don’t, I’ll make it look vague and aesthetic.

  • @AreeshaWadia
    @AreeshaWadia Před 5 měsíci

    Are any monuments or tourist attractions closed for renovation because of olympics 2024? Planning a short trip end of March

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I hope to have more information on this soon, but my best advice now is just to check out their websites before you come, it should all be up to date there!

  • @CarterBlumeyer
    @CarterBlumeyer Před 5 měsíci +1

    I would say the lame was taken up for security reasons.. a car van with high explosives(during the Olympics or anytime) would need to get close to do damage and or take it down.

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      Also possible for sure. Seems like it's more for the green projects but security will always be a part of that as well

  • @carolbrenner3121
    @carolbrenner3121 Před 5 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @ABigRadWolf
    @ABigRadWolf Před 5 měsíci

    He sounds like he is an American! Is Nate practicing med in France?? My partner and I are considering moving to France after I finish my medical education if it possible to find a job for us…

  • @SethinBerlin
    @SethinBerlin Před 5 měsíci

    Could someone explain to me what Vadro in the intro means?

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      Vlog A Day Reboot! VADR. Then it's numbers, starting with 0 :D

    • @SethinBerlin
      @SethinBerlin Před 5 měsíci

      @@JaySwanson love it!

  • @amyspeers8012
    @amyspeers8012 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Nate seems like he would have some interesting stories…nurses usually do! 😏

  • @tompurvis1261
    @tompurvis1261 Před 5 měsíci

    Tell me that you are related to the drummer from Sungazer. He even sounds and talks like you.

  • @oakpope
    @oakpope Před 5 měsíci +1

    What's the name of the Chinese please ?

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      Panda Panda 🐼

    • @oakpope
      @oakpope Před 5 měsíci

      @@JaySwansonThank you ! Merci bien !

  • @samuelmelton8353
    @samuelmelton8353 Před 5 měsíci +2

    'I took a roundabout way' - gg

  • @andyshacks7812
    @andyshacks7812 Před 5 měsíci

    Oooh it’ll be interesting if they never hand back Place de La Concorde to traffic. Where will all the traffic go? Must admit I like what they’ve done at Arc de Triomphe - much better!

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci

      yeah it's interesting, it feels safer in case anyone steps off the curb

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 5 měsíci +2

    YES TO PEDESTRIAN SUPREMACY! Walking around is a fundamental right.

  • @charlesfriday7942
    @charlesfriday7942 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Is that Panda Panda?

  • @chefvinnie8952
    @chefvinnie8952 Před 5 měsíci

    SO, Nate is quite handsome

  • @hbeerman372
    @hbeerman372 Před 4 měsíci

    👕👕👕❤❤❤👕👕👕

  • @LJ_nowandalways
    @LJ_nowandalways Před 5 měsíci +1

    space invaders game over?

  • @samuelmelton8353
    @samuelmelton8353 Před 5 měsíci +1

    first

  • @bluewaterstudio
    @bluewaterstudio Před 5 měsíci +8

    First thing they taught me in film school - never assume your audience is as interested in seeing you jog, lift weights, work out, do laundry, or talk to and feed your dog ... as you do. They will not find this interesting or of any value to your exposition. I got a C+ so I'm hardly an authority! 🤪

    • @mauramurrihy
      @mauramurrihy Před 5 měsíci +5

      Disagree. I find this information interesting.

    • @carolbrenner3121
      @carolbrenner3121 Před 5 měsíci

      😊

    • @grantedaccess9939
      @grantedaccess9939 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Aww man, but i like the scenes that include positive dog interactions. Turns out assuming anything can be tricky. J’adore cooper ❤

    • @SpaceyStacy74
      @SpaceyStacy74 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Wow, judgy much? If you don’t find it interesting, then don’t watch it.

    • @JaySwanson
      @JaySwanson  Před 5 měsíci +3

      🐶 🏃🏋️