We walked across Paris (before the Olympics)

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Ай бұрын

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Since we started traveling in October 2023, most of our destination decisions have been based on the cheapest transportation option for our desired travel dates. It has made for some fun and unexpected experiences!
Even though we've always wanted to visit Paris, it wasn't on our list until we were scouting flights from Albania and Montenegro back to Western Europe and found cheap airfare from Tivat, Montenegro. That's the main reason we went to Kotor (video here: • Tiny but MIGHTY! (Mont... ) and the only reason we came to Paris.
One of the best ways to get to know a city is by walking across it, and that's what we do in this video while answering two questions:
1) Can we afford to live in Paris?
2) Would we want to live in Paris?
We started at the Pantheon on the eastern side of the city and zigzagged our way to the Arc de Triomphe for a spectacular view of sunset and the Eiffel Tower at night.
We had tickets to enter the Arc at 8:50 and thought we would have more than enough time, but filming and sightseeing always takes longer than we expect.
Along the way we stopped by several top spots while we discussed some important livability factors:
0:47 The Pantheon
1:13 Public Transportation in Paris
1:51 Jardin du Luxembourg
2:35 Staying Safe in Paris
3:16 The Latin Quarter
3:28 Notre-Dame de Paris
3:59 Pont Neuf (New Bridge)
4:15 Paris is Quiet
4:40 Lunch at Restaurant la Pyramide
5:18 Groceries & Restaurants in Paris
5:39 The Louvre
6:02 Quality of Life & Things To Do in Paris
8:48 Place Vendôme
9:24 Place de la Concorde
9:39 Hôtel des Invalides
10:09 Healthcare in France
10:40 The Eiffel Tower
11:35 Could we afford to live in Paris?
12:39 Would we want to live in Paris?
13:29 Champs-Élysées
13:42 Arc de Triomphe
14:55 Outtakes
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@stacywilson2199 Ай бұрын

Did anyone else tear up when JP made it to the top of the stairs and talk about how he never thought he'd walk normally again? They are just the sweetest couple and I'm so excited to get to watch their journey! I learn so much and am looking forward to my own adventures soon.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@anniesshenanigans3815 Ай бұрын

YES!!!

@stacywilson2199 Ай бұрын

@@anniesshenanigans3815 Okay, I knew I couldn't be the only one.

@cjc2 Ай бұрын

Yessss

@johnschieffelin3226 Ай бұрын

Paris is the best city I've ever visited for tourists. Despite its size, because of the strict height limitation for buildings in the core it feels sunny and approachable. The sidewalks are mostly wide and flat as you say, and many of the neighborhoods are just incredibly appealing and scenic. Add a plethora of gorgeous parks, world-class museums, and delightful bistros everywhere, it is a joy to visit.

@thurianknight Ай бұрын

Funny story: Back in 2011, my wife and I visited Paris for the first time. On our second day there, in the morning, we asked our hotelier where we might be able to get crepes for breakfast. He looked at me like I had grown a third eye on my forehead, sputtered with exasperation and claimed, "It is not done!" (I swear he fulfilled about three French stereotypes in the space of 15 seconds, and it was hilarious!). I apologized profusely and explained that I was just an ignorant American, then asked when would be an appropriate time to get crepes. He calmed down somewhat, and told us we could get them in the afternoon if we wished. 😀

@nala3038 Ай бұрын

The French are total you know whats.

@eelfood Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@luciadiane6682 Ай бұрын

I’m picturing in my head that whole conversation, yes I bet that was hilarious and very cool. Thx for sharing!

@timmmahhhh Ай бұрын

Did he then say that your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries?

@thurianknight Ай бұрын

@@timmmahhhh And he then farted in my general direction!

@cjc2 Ай бұрын

Paris on a clear sunny day is perfection.

@photopro100 Ай бұрын

JP’s triumphant walk up the stairs is inspiring!

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@kenmatthews46 Ай бұрын

Well I didn't give it away and I was right. I knew your next trip was going to be Paris when I saw Amelia sitting in the Metro station on your last video. My wife and I moved to Paris from San Francisco in 2000 for a 2 year expat work assignment. When it was time to return I basically said no I'm not leaving, so I retired early. We lived in Paris for 11 years and now live on the Côte d'Azur. We just love the quality of life in France. (My mother by the way lived in Arlington Heights for several years)

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

So cool! It’s an amazing country!

@rwtindall Ай бұрын

I just got back from Paris last month, and what a city it is. I was completely blown away.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Us too!

@aveguevara Ай бұрын

This has to be one of the most fun videos ! Maybe because I was there many years ago and walked in places y'all walked. Congratulations JP on the most triumphant walk. Amelia, that smile on your face exuded the extreme happiness that happens when one is there - at least for me. Yes, I learned French before going and it made the trip so much better. You looked like a local when you wore that love black shirt and the black choker, Amelia. I vote you two the most adorable, loving couple, and it's always a pleasure to 'walk with you' ❤🤍💙

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@thebiblepriest4950 Ай бұрын

Preparing to go to France 20 years ago, I listened to CDs in my car. Not following along in the book, I missed a lot. I kept hearing one phrase, which sounded like "Antie Kate Kay." Finally, my curiosity got the best of me, so I pulled over to the side of the road and looked up the phrase. It turned out to be "Un ticket de quai" which means "a boarding pass." Fast forward to the actual trip. My friend and I had just boarded a train in station and I heard over the loudspeaker: "Validez votre ticket de quai." I said to myself, "I can understand that: it means Validate your boarding pass." Then I told my friend, "We forgot to validate our boarding passes!" So I grabbed his and jumped out of the coach, stamped them, and jumped back on in the nick of time. So, the moral of the story is, it does pay to learn a word or to before going to France!

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Great story! 😊

@janewatkins9801 Ай бұрын

Great video, and well done JP for climbing to the top of the Arc de Triomphe.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ronaldoago-go5907 Ай бұрын

I was also thinking hooray for JP coz his back issues. Well done sir!

@JanRN180 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you went to Paris. It's a lovely city & yes, I've always found the French to be quite nice. If you try to speak French & you are polite and respectful , the French are wonderful 😊

@photopro100 Ай бұрын

Yes, it’s a place where speaking the local language is necessary. I was in Paris many years ago. It was not clean like it is today. I was surprised how many French speakers there are in Portugal during a visit earlier this year.

@user-zm7ls2ip7z Ай бұрын

Amelia, I think you will like Lyon. The south is so wonderful too. I’m looking forward to your additional adventures in France. I’m considering a move to the south of France, Spain or Italy and all of your input is helpful to so many. I’m much older than you and JP but adventurous none-the-less. I’m living vicariously through you for now. 😊

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Great! That's very exciting! We have more videos coming from France!

@deebee2603 Ай бұрын

JP and Amelia, I must commend you on your beautiful, informative videos. I have been following you for years now, and the quality of your editing, narration and historical information keeps getting better and better. I'm glad you enjoyed the "City of Lights," and shared it with us.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@user-zm7ls2ip7z Ай бұрын

When watching Amelia talking about the quiet, I remembered another video on KZfaq where the couple said you must mow your lawn during set hours to be respectful of your neighbors. I know the French have a lot of laws that make for a better environment for all.

@bluelotus9654 Ай бұрын

Ughhh that sounds terrible and autocratic. No thank you

@almamater9566 15 күн бұрын

That is very true. The Conseil National du Bruit (national council for noise or something like that) says you can't mow or make any noise on sundays and holy days except between 10am and noon.

@francois3475 Ай бұрын

I'm glad to see you guys made it to Paris. I have to say you both look pretty happy there. I live in Paris and agree with Amelia's comment that Paris is too big (and busy). I know lots of places in the south of France where the cost of living is much less than in Paris and it's away from crowds. In fact, I find the quality of life higher in those smaller places. Many English-speaking people like the Dordogne area just north of Bordeaux. One town there is about 25-30% English speaking. Nice video!

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@ParisianThinker Ай бұрын

Bonjour! Welcome to Paris!

@b.douglas2753 Ай бұрын

Looks amazing!

@timmmahhhh Ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it clean, times have obviously changed. When I was there in 1988, nobody cleaned up after their dogs! I unfortunately christened my shoe in it right away and my memory of Paris still involves les merdes du chiens.

@susans7091 Ай бұрын

Yes, maybe they are cleaning up for future events. It was filthy when I was there years ago.

@almamater9566 15 күн бұрын

Since a few years ago you'll get fined if you don't pick up your dog's poop or threw your cigarette butt. A lot of efforts are being made to make thé city cleaner.

@josephinemurphy2502 Ай бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@glauciod2444 Ай бұрын

Awesome video. Congrats for the walk!

@danielkristianson208 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you got good weather for your walk through Paris 😊😂

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Us too!

@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky Ай бұрын

Au Revoir ! Thanks for the stopover in Paris.

@midlifetravelbug Ай бұрын

We were surprised, so many free things to visit! Love Paris! Cheers Chris and Jim.

@lm205 Ай бұрын

We were there last week, beautiful place! Didn't climb the Eiffel or Arc de Triomphe, but we about walked everywhere including up to Montmartre, although took metro to Versailles (my fav). Planning to return after Olympics for climbing Eiffel, spending more time in Versailles gardens, and hit Les Pavillons de Bercy. Then also trek to Mont St Michel.

@judykinsman3258 Ай бұрын

Awesome video of your time in Paris. Thanks guys!

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@allyson1691 Ай бұрын

What a great video thank you.

@emwa3600 Ай бұрын

We spent 22 years in and out of Paris annuallly, usually 3-4 months at a time. I definitely could live there but, like in Manhattan, we don't live 'IN' Manhattan - we live in a neighborhood. Six blocks this way, 10 blocks another. Take a bus or subway to a different 6 or 10-block area. Paris was the same way - we stayed in 1 neighborhood or another - 4 in all those years. Each were wonderful.

@OllieCat7 Ай бұрын

Amelia and JP your show keeps getting better and better. I'm so happy you made it to france. Your takeaway from Paris is pretty on point. I've been there many, many, times fortunately, & am proficient in French. Like you, I'm an expatriate (well I'm in the process of being one) in Latin America. I think Paris is wonderful, albeit sometimes you likely will experience a sensation of the people being rude. A smaller City in France would probably be more to your liking. I would HIGHLY suggest you go to Montpellier, which is France's 7th largest city, & the country's fastest growing city for the past 25 years.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion 👍

@mikesmigielski7273 Ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you for your unassuming perspective on Paris with a little bit of history mixed in! I hope you do more of these!!

@ricoma6037 Ай бұрын

Respect!

@JonJohnsDad Ай бұрын

So happy to see your videos again. I have been on a break for helath issues however I am back in the saddle and feeling great. Cant wait to see more of the country side

@TheDeadbone1961 Ай бұрын

While stationed in Europe in 2003 I and the family drove around the Arc de Triomphe on the way to our hotel. Talk about nerve-wracking! Twelve intersecting avenues and as many as eight lanes of traffic. Although my wife gave me kudos for not crashing our American van into anyone, as soon as we parked in the hotel garage I put away my keys. Taxis and walking until it was time to leave :)

@almamater9566 15 күн бұрын

Overall, driving in Paris is a total nightmare. That's why most people here don't even own a car. Since we have an amazing public transportation system, not really a problem. But as you Saïd, this area is the worst. No Line, totally messy. An adventure on it's own

@issey1456 8 күн бұрын

@ 09:25 There are a lot of things to learn about place de la Concorde. One of them is that it holds the answer to a common trick quiz question : what is the oldest monument in Paris ? It's NOT the Lutece Arena or the Cluny Thermal Baths (both date from the Gallo-Roman period, 1st century AD). It's actually right behind her, the Obelisk taken by Napoleon from the Amon Temple in Luxor, Egypt. It was built by Ramses II, so it' s 13th century BC ! It blows my mind everytime I'm near it.

@comment5884 Ай бұрын

Your video made me want to try out Paris. Thanks

@MamaLlama007 Ай бұрын

Wonderful video tour & info! So inspirational to see JP walk that far after his back surgery history! Adding to our bucket list!

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@dlwilliamson5644 Ай бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP SO inspired by JP's progress! I love love love the content.

@justasimpledeveloper Ай бұрын

Wow. Hi from an Ecuatoriano. I have seen you for years now. I didn't imagine you would be in Paris at that time. This is very great 🎉

@annaartesana2622 Ай бұрын

Gorgeous video, the sunshine makes a huge difference. Great work and you both look so well, happy and healthy.

@elizabethfox3020 Ай бұрын

Excellent work both of you!!! So beautiful!!

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@MarianneInmarsilia 17 күн бұрын

I lived in Paris for 5 years but have been on the Mediterranean coast in Provence for 30 years. I still enjoying going back to Paris to visit friends for a few days but I’d never live in such a big, dense city again….not to mention the weather 🌧 ☁️

@jPuma817 Ай бұрын

Great Video guys, I love your content, I have actually taken this trip and done everything you did, despite that I still watched it and enjoyed it, I agreed with ya, the city is relatively clean and the people are nice

@anniesshenanigans3815 Ай бұрын

Loved this walk thru Paris!! I will probably never go.. so thank you!!

@user-mp1td3ju5s Ай бұрын

Great video. You guys are awesome and an inspiration to me.

@dlwilliamson5644 Ай бұрын

me too!

@richardzelinka9411 Ай бұрын

Been there four times and cannot wait to return. As Audrey Hepuburn is reputed to have said: "Paris is always a good idea."

@12567NoYouCannot Ай бұрын

PARIS is Always A Pleasant SURPRISE!!!

@freedakaye6720 Ай бұрын

We stayed like two blocks from the arc d’triomphe. The climb almost killed me lol. I later got a pots diagnosis.

@DeanRamser Ай бұрын

Bonjour! We plan on moving to France this fall, seeing Paris is on the list!!

@lisas44 Ай бұрын

So much to see and so much history! Hope you can make it to see Versailles and Normandy.

@scottbenzing1361 Ай бұрын

Never been there, cool video!

@donnasloane9031 Ай бұрын

Paris is civilized...quiet and peaceful.

@TheSicilianLife Ай бұрын

What a beautiful place~! Great info ~ thanks for the golden nuggets you provide on a regular basis. I appreciate it. 💙

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@JB-ty8vf Ай бұрын

👏👏👏

@torxsal7008 11 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for your videos about France. We are unloved by the world and that is not always justified. Thank you for your positive vision of Paris, Dijon and Lyon. Our country is magnificent, of course not perfect like all the others. We have magnificent cities - 3 seas, varied mountains in a small territory compared to the USA. Different architectures for each region. Our culture is interesting like most countries in Europe which are all very different too. A big hug to both

@AmeliaAndJP 11 күн бұрын

Merci 😊🇫🇷

@sirgalahad1470 Ай бұрын

I've watched all your videos, and this might be my favorite one. I can't wait to see what else you guys discover in France.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@CROM-on1bz 12 күн бұрын

Nostalgia, I remember that when I was just a little boy my mother took me for a walk in the Luxembourg Gardens after school to sail small sailboats and watch puppet shows. We lived less than 500m away.

@AmeliaAndJP 12 күн бұрын

Très bien 😊

@christinedailey9254 Ай бұрын

Wonderful video! I loved it and loved watching and hearing both of your excitement to be there. Congrats JP on the long day!

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@cindyk3076 Ай бұрын

I have never been to Europe and watching your videos is so much fun! Paris looks so nice, love the wide sidewalks. I'm glad that you had a chance to visit there.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@clm3436 Ай бұрын

Paris is so walkable.👏 And some of the best exhibits in the Louvre are in the basement❣️

@paulafitz532 Ай бұрын

Great trip! I did not guess Paris at all!!

@Kurtzsharon Ай бұрын

Go out to Arras. About an hour and a great Saturday market.

@SoftwareManiacLSM Ай бұрын

Your best video yet. 🎉🎉🎉

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@clm3436 Ай бұрын

Practice your stairs and get yourselves to the Cinque Terra Italy, so fun 🙌

@Booboonancy Ай бұрын

Good job, you guys are fit ! I kept my fingers crossed, hoping you’d get there before sundown.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@patriciaabbamonte-lingg258 Ай бұрын

I love that you are doing this! You are living my dream. Thank you for being an inspiration!!

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@dlwilliamson5644 Ай бұрын

They have inspired me to do research trips to Cuenca (in November), Albania (June '25) and Portugal (Sept '25). After living in Spain, Italy and China and seeing how spot on these two phenomenally generous people are with regards to all of their content I am consistently inspired to keep exploring locations, my attitude and health choices.

@MyTexasLife Ай бұрын

Very unexpected indeed! I’ve never heard good things about Paris but my daughter desperately wants to stop there on our trip through France this year. We were going to skip it but thanks to your vid I think we’ll check it out!

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Great! It’s expensive but we had a great time 👍

@dlwilliamson5644 Ай бұрын

Paris and so much of France (and the world) is beautiful and the people are fantastic. Please do your own research and you will see that the entire planet has so many beautiful places to explore that our lives are too short to enjoy and experience all of it. I heard that Dallas/Chico/Decatur areas were horrible places and I found beauty there as well as kind and generous people.

@MarkCMoran Ай бұрын

What the heck? I was in Paris last week! I assume you were there a couple months ago, but it is so cool that we're practically crossing paths in Europe. :-)

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

It was almost a month ago. 😊

@lindylee1139 Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video living vicariously through you for 16 minutes in Paris.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@traveltirement Ай бұрын

Looks amazing you two! We're coming to France for the Olympics in July. Heading to Reims for a few days first. Not so interested in crowded Paris. But we look forward to the experience!

@rubyrosemary1210 Ай бұрын

OMG! I hope that you visited Land and Monkeys Vegan Bakery! Absolutely on our bucket list!!!

@Jim-gf9tp Ай бұрын

Paris is a fantastic city to walk in. You’re obviously enjoying your time in the city. 👍

@ParisianThinker Ай бұрын

Bonjour 🎉

@johnwells3573 Ай бұрын

I've visited Paris twice and enjoyed both trips. So much to see and do. I agree with all your insights, and want to add something else to be careful about: scams. Like pickpockets, scammers tend to hang around places tourists frequent. There were many fine things about Paris, but the scammers were indeed a turn-off.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

We saw them is Athens and Rome, too. There must be an online school for it 🤦‍♂️

@kimberlylewis5006 Ай бұрын

I was in Paris Christmas and New Year 2021/22 loved it. Did not want to come home. We stayed at the Lancaster highly recommended!

@pleasantjourneys Ай бұрын

Budget travel is subjective 😅 We came thru Paris on FLIXBUS - 1 hr in Bercy Park, walked the bridge, saw the river, ate vegan lunch, transferred bus and on to Nantes.

@clm3436 Ай бұрын

You guys have got to go to Haarlem in the Netherlands👍

@gregorriusadolphus2729 Ай бұрын

I have been to Paris NINE times over the years....I spoke so highly of it that I would bring along friends for their first time leaving the U.S (and first time leaving TEXAS in some cases). My sister and I would go every few years to go shop...she would go to Louis Vuitton to get her handbags cheaper than in the US, and I would go to the Creed cologne store (both are within blocks of each other near the Arc de Triomphe) to buy my Creed cologne for cheap(er) as well. I also speak some fluent high school French haha so that makes tout le difference, aussi! Yeah there are some dirty sketchy parts (the area around Gare du Nord and Clichy-Levallois) but hey! It's Paris! And even their sketchy parts look charming

@fdm2155 Ай бұрын

It's been several years since I last visited Paris. I need to go again sometime AFTER the Olympics!

@censon Ай бұрын

Well done JP! You might want to have an easier couple of days to recover.

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks! It did take a couple of days to recover!

@jwfox54 Ай бұрын

After watching this I might actually want to visit Paris.

@jtnelson89 Ай бұрын

I spent about 10 days in Paris several years ago and absolutely loved it! Your impressions are very similar to mine.

@missmomus Ай бұрын

I hope you guys will check out Bordeaux, Lyon, and/or Strasbourg. I have been to Paris twice and it just wasn't my cup of tea...but I want to give some other French cities a shot.

@tamaramadelin4831 Ай бұрын

I've lived in Paris, Aix en Provence and Bordeaux...It is expensive, healthcare is great and it's beautiful! That said, I'd never live there again...Travel, yes! It never felt like home and I have lots of French family there!! Portugal 🇵🇹 for the win...We have a way better quality of life!!

@almamater9566 15 күн бұрын

Portugal is indeed a great country. A lot of French people actually retiré there. It's way cheaper, beautiful and the good is great. And people are very nice

@scotmatheson9094 Күн бұрын

Many years ago, my sister and her boyfriend went to Paris. A couple of young Frenchman tried to pick up my sister, and her boyfriend had to reuse some skills acquired getting his golden gloves.

@jesusortega729 Ай бұрын

Hi. Please share and overall budget for Paris. thanks

@jimjensen9139 Ай бұрын

I agree with you. France was much cleaner than what I had heard. Overall I was very impressed with France. For living I would probably take Portugal. For innovation and comfort in multiple languages the Netherlands. But France tops the UK and Germany in my opinion.

@liliherndz5792 Ай бұрын

You guys give out such HAPPY VIVES …and ENRRGY I get HAPPY viewing your travel journeys 💯🥰💯 GREAT TRIUMPH 👏

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

Thanks! That’s great! 😊

@hza331 Ай бұрын

Such a fun video! Amelia, have you left your job?

@AmeliaAndJP Ай бұрын

No. She still works part time at the job and mostly full time on the KZfaq business.

@courtenaymckee7491 Ай бұрын

It rained sideways one May that I was in Paris. I have never gone to Europe and skipped it. 😛

@user-vv1vh8pm6e Ай бұрын

I’ve always thought Paris was the cleanest city I’ve ever been to. I love Paris. My daughter attended college at the Sorbonne. I loved my visits. As much as I love it for extended visits I wouldn’t care to live there. Madrid shares many characteristics with Paris. I love it there as well. Just wouldn’t want to live in a big city.

@alleneverhart4141 Ай бұрын

A big MAIS OUI! While you are in France you should check out the city of Lyon - I'm hearing that's an ex-pat destination - lower cost of living and closer to the Med.