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@andyshacks78129 ай бұрын
Kate has used her space so well. Ok it’s small but her apartment looks so homely and cosy and to have everything right outside is definitely a plus. ! It’s a lovely apartment!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
I totally agree!
@pwp87379 ай бұрын
homey, not homely is what you meant?
@jeannek.srensen8568 ай бұрын
@@pwp8737...British English dictionary: Homely...(of a place or surroundings) simple but cosy and comfortable, as in one's own home. "a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere"
@ShortsElena-178 ай бұрын
@@jeannek.srensen856👍😊❤️
@EliF-ge5bu7 ай бұрын
@@jeannek.srensen856 she doesn’t sound British, she’s very likely American. In America the word homely generally means a woman who is rather plain looking. When you describe a place that is inviting, lived in and cosy, we say “homey”.
@charlesblack10869 ай бұрын
Love this kind of content. Her place is so well utilized. Keep showing us how real people live in Paris!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Definitely trying to bring more your way!
@SonnyGreenwichJr9 ай бұрын
My Parisian flat was in the 11th, 1000 Francs a month ($200CND at the time), 10m², a tiny shower with a hot-water tank just big enough to wet (turn off) then rinse after soaping, shared toilet on the landing between floors. The bed was in the air like the Chateau, a small couch below with an almost floor to ceiling window looking out on the courtyard. So ridiculously tiny, yet man, I miss that place!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Love that it was in Francs
@thedavidguy019 ай бұрын
That's a very well arranged and nicely decorated apartment! My wife and I live in what's considered in the USA a very small house, but when I see Kate's apartment, my house feels huge.
@SOFIE4478 ай бұрын
As someone who doesn't have ventilation/window in my bathroom either, installing a small dehumidifier there was a massive game-changer! It might be a great option for your bathroom Kate - mold is no bueno :))
@LesFrenchiesTravel9 ай бұрын
That was very interesting and reminded me of my tiny Parisian apartment in the 80's with the bed and the super low ceiling. Well done
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Personally I'm really glad to have high ceilings 😆
@iJMultiplication9 ай бұрын
I love the direction your channel is going as of late. Paris was always the backdrop, now it's the subject.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
It'll certainly be an evolving mix
@PokhrajRoy.9 ай бұрын
This is like Kate’s ‘73 Questions’/AD Interview Moment and we’re here for it!
@catemoon9 ай бұрын
What makes it is the window upstairs. Makes an otherwise claustrophobic space livable.
@bonriver94208 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the apartment tour. Kate has done a great job of making it work for her. I especially love her bedroom with the skylight, very cozy. Looking forward to more tours.
@kat_n8 ай бұрын
Such a cute apartment ! I love the paintings, the little trinkets and that lamp shade 🧡 Awesome video 🙌
@flatironnewyork9 ай бұрын
Your place is a lovely, cosy cocoon, Kate! I especially love the thoughtful artworks by your brother - it's these meaningful pieces that make it a home.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
She's done so much with her space, it's very *Kate*
@shelaghjackson95779 ай бұрын
So nice to see Kate again! She has made her nest very cosy!❤
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
She's the best
@erinmh9 ай бұрын
Her apartment is my minimalist's DREAM!! Kate, love your aesthetic and style. Nicely done!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
She does so well to keep it from getting cluttered
@hannah600008 ай бұрын
Not too cluttered but too detailed to be considered truly “minimalist”.
@alexst-pierre85689 ай бұрын
I love Kate's apartment and what she has done with it! I can't wait for more videos in this series! I'm moving back to Paris in early 2025 and will take all the advice and tips on how to find a place this time around!
@paulhorton56129 ай бұрын
This is great Jay (and Kate). It's amazing what can be achieved with a little imagination - well done Kate!. And the stairwell shot is iconic Parisien...
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
For sure. Gotta make due with what we have! 🥂
@BrianInFrance123 ай бұрын
8:37 "I just smile through the pain sometimes" - beautifully said. Thanks to Kate for sharing her Paris apartment with us! It is such a cozy space and the tour has made me nostalgic for Paris :)
@JaySwanson2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@vickialschuler8169 ай бұрын
Love the knobs on the cabinets. Need to find me some of those.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
It was a great touch
@TheCmac3169 ай бұрын
Ohh it’s a lovely apartment and a well used space. I’m sure living there will make great memories. Thanks for letting us see this awesome apartment!
@bduffy12159 ай бұрын
An efficient small space. Thank you Kate for sharing and Jay for making great content!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and dropping some comment support 🥂
@melissaartistry60418 ай бұрын
So interesting, love to see real people living in Paris. I love a small space to live in. Here in Australia its go big or nothing and the real estate situation here is totally off the scale and so unaffordable for the majority of people. You really don't need alot of "stuff" to live well. Love her tiny home 😊❤
@maurawhelan35309 ай бұрын
Thank you Kate for letting us know in! Enjoy paris
@linapasteur8 ай бұрын
C'est quand même très trompeur de parler d'un loyer en enlevant les aides de la CAF... Je trouve ça très moyen et clickbait. Et ceux ne connaissant pas comment ça marche en France risquent de se faire de fausses idées.
@JaySwanson8 ай бұрын
Il ne faut peut-être pas continuer à regarder mes vidéos, car tu ne sembles pas y prendre beaucoup de joie. Dans tous les cas, il n'y a pas mal de chambres de bonne à ce niveau de prix sans CAF aussi, donc, ce n'est pas une fausse idée.
@linapasteur8 ай бұрын
@@JaySwanson des chambres de bonnes à 420 dans un bon quartier ? Tu rêves. Nan j'ai pas continué au bout de 2 vidéos tkt. Vu les petits mensonges que tu sors pour faire du clickbait :) et ton égoisme clair
@JaySwanson8 ай бұрын
D'accord, Lina, merci pour tes pensées!
@rodblake87089 ай бұрын
Never too small if you live efficiently! Take location over size everytime!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Location location location 🥂
@nycp19699 ай бұрын
Such a dream! And an amazing price. I was a student in Paris in 1989-90 and I paid 1,800 FF a month to rent a room and private bathroom. That was around $300 then which is around $748 today. Kate is doing a lot better than I did. Enjoy!
@AW-tz6fb9 ай бұрын
Yes!! Love this series & tips for foreigners. 🎉 Love seeing how people live 🙌✨☕📚
@ChineseAg9 ай бұрын
Whoa! Loving these new vlogs Jay & Co. Keep up the great work!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@aeolia809 ай бұрын
I had to chuckle to myself because she said she loved her velux windows because it felt like when it rained you were in the rain, lol, my first apartment in France only had velux windows and that was the part I absolutely hated, lol, I'm a very light sleeper, and if it was raining, the sound of the rain on velux always woke me up very harshly, and in summers it was the worst because he sun was always too harsh and it would get super hot in the apartment, and blinds rarely if ever helped.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
That would be my concern too 😆
@219enri18 ай бұрын
L'appartement est certes mignon, mais il est aussi très petit. Pour moi, c'est une raison de ne pas vivre à Paris mais à la campagne, où il y a de la place à profusion et où l'on peut trouver une maison ou un appartement à un prix raisonnable.
@hubertinepankhurst11618 ай бұрын
Il n'y a pas de boulot a la campagne, a moins d'etre rentier ou retraite, ce n'est pas une option pour la plutpart.
@TheClunkingFist9 ай бұрын
Yeah, I could live like that: IT'S PARIS! We lived in London for a while and had tonnes more space, but we paid more and one flat (the biggest) was quite some ways out (although my wife could be at her desk in the City in 20 minutes, the transport was great).
@hubertinepankhurst11618 ай бұрын
You are very lucky you had people agreeing to be your garant. This means if you fail to pay the rent, your garants will have to pay in your place, they are 100% responsible for any payment failure on your part. Many have been badly burnt this way. I would never accept to be the garant for anyone. You can easily be bankrupted.
@JaySwanson8 ай бұрын
Thankfully Kate had people that know and trust her, yes, that's very lucky!
@anttoronto32028 ай бұрын
Mean? No way. You are on your own in another country, at such a young age. Your apartment is so sweet. And, Bialetti espresso is the best❤❤
@polosma779 ай бұрын
I mean, it's not bad at all if you have the convenience to have everything close. It's just to go to sleep pretty much, and if there's a gym around, you can take advantage of the membership to take showers,relax, and stretch a little.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Exactly! It's so worth it for the location
@kerrin-gaihofstrand43139 ай бұрын
Such a great apartment for the size love it … love these videos about apartments!!! More please
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@PokhrajRoy.9 ай бұрын
Jay, please continue on this path of keeping it real estate.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
It's been fun!
@anierenimmay5 ай бұрын
Beautiful place! Small suggestion, Kate. You can buy a dehumidifier for the bathroom! Helped with ours :)
@KitsuneHB9 ай бұрын
Besides the leak this is a really cool apartment!
@yeseniafroml.a.80209 ай бұрын
Kate is truly cool.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
She is indeed
@karenblum54298 ай бұрын
My kids are going back to France for Uni. This video has so many tips. Thank you, I subscribed. I wish you great success with your channel!!
@JaySwanson8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub, Karen!
@walknwander9 ай бұрын
Great video, happy to be a subscriber to this great content.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@susangalpin49679 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this!
@GoldfinchRobin9 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. I love your friends apartment it is very nice. I live in a studio flat too and love tiny living.
@mlle_francophile9 ай бұрын
Very interesting and well made, Jay 😊👏🏼
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@cbeary20008 ай бұрын
I love the apartment episodes to you show. Please keep em coming. Thanks
@rodblake87089 ай бұрын
Agree, we have a studio, but 15 minutes to everything good in life (6ème)!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Small and sweet 🥂
@kiwigirljacks8 ай бұрын
It’s a cute apartment! But I would not want my clothes in open storage by my cooking area… smells would permeate the fabric.
@yonathansebban71668 ай бұрын
hi Ty for the videos . as I remember the minimum is 21m3, so it s a volume not an area...
@PokhrajRoy.9 ай бұрын
10:44 If your bathroom is moldy, we’re not focusing on the mirror which is actually quite nice.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
😆
@gordonlow67989 ай бұрын
A little cheeky product placement on her shelf, Jay. 🤭
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Haha, had to frame it in there for a second
@abeach54209 ай бұрын
YES ...please APARTMENT and such vids...luv this. Could incl kewl building info.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Will do!
@abeach54209 ай бұрын
Hiya again Jay ...I just saw Elena Taber content creator is now in Paris with work visa and looking to maybe move full time@@JaySwanson Anyhoo I left a note on her post that she needs to get in touch with you as you know it allllllllll about Paris...in my mind you do, haha. Then mayyyybe you can do an apartment tour with her eventually hehe
@alexandracarter14089 ай бұрын
What a great space! So well thought out, personalized and homey! One thing I've wondered about as I've watched your channel the last few years is how much French-speaking you do in a day. I assume that it's all day, but I haven't seen it much on video... I've been on and off working on learning the language and it would be interesting (maybe? would it?) to see expats such as you and your community going about their day speaking the French language. Like, maybe modeling expected French behaviors in interactions? (One example that my husband and I still giggle about: The last time I was in Paris, I ordered a hot chocolate, but in ordering it, I fully pronounced 'chaude' with the 'd'. The waiters eyes popped, he laughed and then corrected me. Burned that one in my memory!) Although, thinking about it, that's also opening a can of internet worms - critiquing the non-native speakers. Sigh. Anyhow, just an idea.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
I could definitely do another vlog in French (or largely). It's been a long time!
@sacroyalty9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your place Kate, very interesting to see as an American. I get it though, Paris was a really special place!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Definitely a different world
@ColleenMarble9 ай бұрын
We stayed in an Airbnb that was nearly identical in layout when we were in Paris. It was a fun experiment in tiny living!
@MsGnor8 ай бұрын
Great video Jay! Kate, thanks for sharing your home with us! Seems like we live in a world of Ballers or Smallers 😂💖✨
@shinyshinythings9 ай бұрын
Amazing use of space, Kate! Good for you. Makes me feel like I could make much better use of my suburban 65m2! (I’m not sure if the official smallest allowed m2 is 9 or 7, but I know 7 is the smallest I’ve seen an ad for.) Also FYI they’re talking about limiting the CAF so it’s only allowed for foreigners if they’ve lived in Paris for five or more years. AFAIK that hasn’t happened officially yet.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Wow I hadn't heard that! That's really tough, because often the first few years are the most tight financially...
@agyos9 ай бұрын
Love, love, LOVE! Thank you, and a big extra thank you to Kate!!! I will be so happy (and a tiny bit sad), when you find, and move into your next chateau! Bon chance..which I know you have in bushels!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Thank you! And me too, will be bittersweet I'm sure
@rachelwyatt95299 ай бұрын
This is very interesting. I am currently looking for an apartment in Paris.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Best of luck!
@justinistanbul8 ай бұрын
I am feeling claustrophobic just watching, I am french living near Paris and in Paris all my life but when it was time to take my first flat I just left the area to find some descent sized flat 😅
@nikitaylor86238 ай бұрын
Loved her! She seems great!
@Lilly-xz9gm8 ай бұрын
It's like one of those tiny Japanese apartments... I was born and raised in Paris and I don't think I've seen many small appartments with mezzanines, she arranged it well! Personally, I prefer small spaces over big ones...I find big places less inviting sometimes
@gabethet84589 ай бұрын
The water damage would freak me out, especially if it so repetitive.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Same 😬
@TheFire12029 ай бұрын
The Agency part would be great to have for New York City.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
NYC doesn't have them?
@Yzabell0M7 ай бұрын
I would add as advice: don't waste time in any advert that is over 48h, it's probably already rented. Also try to be the first at the apartment visit: they usually work in a first come, first served basis if you fulfill the renting conditions (earnings 3x the rent, proof of earnings...). And give your application right away, even if you are missing one thing or two, it will get you on the top of the pile and you can always send the rest in a follow-up. Good luck to any one looking to rent in Paris!
@JaySwanson7 ай бұрын
Great advice
@TeddyAura9 ай бұрын
I love Paris but not as much as living in a claustrophobic apartement. I paid the same amount on rent (without a caf) but I live in a 40 M2 apartment in Lille. I miss all the excitement of living in a big city but at least I have some space for me and my guests. When I want to visit Paris, I go for the day or stay one night in a hotel.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Definitely a big difference
@nubiacabrera9199 ай бұрын
Hey Jay! Omg what a dream to be able to live in Paris!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
It's great!
@msf82978 ай бұрын
for some reason i am so excited to move to Netherlands and score a "cheap" apartment
@mariebrown94158 ай бұрын
You’ve done a great job with your space and personal touches. That’s what home is about regardless of the amount of space. Nice to be able to sleep under the stars in your loft with the window open above. I’m just a little worried about your safety . I hope you have smoke detector and a fire alarm just in case in your space. I hope you also have a planned emergency exit somewhere like outside stairs since we can’t see how high up and or how your entrance - exit looks. Is that regulated in Paris? I carry a small battery operated smoke and fire alarm detector when I travel in Europe or stay in an Air BNB since they are not standard in Europe. Consider a Charcoal mounted desiccant in your bathroom for mold and mildew control . They help to absorb moisture and smells And cut down on dampness . I use them in my refrigerator in the states, closets and may help your bathroom smell. You change them out about every 3 months.
@Specialk68949 ай бұрын
Great video!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@anniestumpy99188 ай бұрын
I didn't really get a good impression of the apartment. Like, where is the entrance, where is everything in relation to the other parts? But it felt really cute and cozy!
@roserocks19795 ай бұрын
This cute, but I just couldn't deal with a constant leak all the time.
@JaySwanson5 ай бұрын
Would definitely be annoying
@sweetkari258 ай бұрын
It looks like a little comfortable, cozy, beautiful Home to me. I would Love to find something like that. It is necessary here in Spain to change the chip so, people can access a personal space to call it Home. It should be a human right, things have to change
@aurevoirshoshannaa7 ай бұрын
Even uncle Vernon was more compassionate; at least, he provided meals and allowed Harry to bring home an owl.
@yonathansebban71668 ай бұрын
Thats why a 9m2 can be illegal if ceiling are low, and 7m2 legal when ceiling at 3 meter heigh...
@iainsanders47759 ай бұрын
I have some little door-knobs from Anthropologie!
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
They were great!
@Paul-we7nt8 ай бұрын
Awesome video, what Font did you use, locks super nice!
@PokhrajRoy.9 ай бұрын
I mean, Paris is fun but I’m not ergonomically designed to handles narrow spaces. Also, my core style is Cluttercore. And I’m a hoarder.
@shinyshinythings9 ай бұрын
I’m with you there. My cluttery ways even travel with me. I’m always amazed when I pack up my bags at the end of a stay and everything makes it back inside my backpack! 😂
@Mvp163939 ай бұрын
Again that’s on a $400 a month budget lol. With 2k you will have a massive apartment compared to what you would get in NYC
@cleopatre95377 ай бұрын
To be honest as daughter of Americans in Paris since hundreds of years. It's really nice to see you guys . Normal,reel. Because everytime we see Americans or even other countries everyone seems filthy rich or that Paris is cheap. I am in an hlm, so I'm lucky but I 😢don't have the charm that we saw in the video. Merciiiii de ne pas êtres tous dans des appart bobos avec des bobos qui en plus "mentent "sur le loyer. Plus cher moins cher. Les français nous sommes compliqués quand il s'agit du thème oseille. 😂
@moda78z8 ай бұрын
It’s actually great!! And cheap! Even for 600! I mean, it’s Paris!! 😮😍
@lesleykenwood27157 ай бұрын
Great advice
@seanmcconachie67749 ай бұрын
I have a mirror that I swear must be the same as Kates (Sun mirror in the kitchen) so I will not be making fun of her mirror in the comments ha ha. Thanks for sharing 🥹
@MikaRomeo8 ай бұрын
This in central London would easily be 1.2K.
@JaySwanson8 ай бұрын
That's nuts
@spicynomad8 ай бұрын
EVERY leak can be permanently fixed even in this old bldg. the landlord probably wont do it because he is not getting market rent. *sigh*
@canwejustnot7 ай бұрын
Is a really nice place!! ♡ For people who want goldfish in a small space: you need at least two, a solo fish will get lonely and depressed. Fancy gold fish need 50 liters of water, normal goldfish need 100 liters of water, each. The aquarium needs to be at least 100 meter wide so the fish can get a good swim in. NO ROUND BOWLS OR AQUARIUMS!! The round shape is unhealthy for them. You need a very good pump to keep the water clean & oxygen rich. They live up to 25 years, be prepared to commit.
@canwejustnot7 ай бұрын
Guppies or a beta fish is easier to take care of. For a tiny apartment, I'd go with a solo male beta fish.
@sararichardson737Ай бұрын
Parisiennes rarely if ever entertain at home: small kitchens tight spaces preclude the impulse. They entertain in restaurant and bars hence the phrase `Cafe Society’.
@Cheesetastinginparis9 ай бұрын
This is a really cute place (we don't care about the mirror) but I wonder how foreigners manage to have a garant.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Connections are key, but there are some online services now that you can pay for like insurance
@tinajyow94835 ай бұрын
Are most Apartments in Paris that small?
@crustykells279 ай бұрын
Thanks. Luck is there somewhere.
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
Always 🥂
@StarOnTheWater7 ай бұрын
It kind of looks cold and damp.
@shelleynice54319 ай бұрын
Hey @Jay Swanson, GO COUGS!
@patboudotlamot8 ай бұрын
bonne vidéo
@JaySwanson8 ай бұрын
Merci!
@Nadia-yd9pw8 ай бұрын
It's like a tiny house
@vision17079 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing - like vdo like this .
@JaySwanson9 ай бұрын
It was a lot of fun to make!
@mamaloveshercats8 ай бұрын
Appreciate your WASU cap! 🧢
@anne-mariebiorci54539 ай бұрын
Real Paris living🇦🇺🐨🦘
@ololol6629 ай бұрын
Thank you la CAF.
@lucybrown23797 ай бұрын
Hi Jay first time watching your channel. I noted it looks like you have a WSU ball cap on are you a coug.??? I’m a Coug. From 1975. PS I did Subscribe.
@actapus18 ай бұрын
You speak so fast! (FOR A FRENCH GIRL LIKE ME!)
@JaySwanson8 ай бұрын
For a lot of people unfortunately 😆
@kath67208 ай бұрын
La CAF donne aux étudiants étrangers?!?
@JaySwanson8 ай бұрын
Oui, ceux qui habitent en France avec un visa/tire de séjour, travaille, paie les impôts peuvent effectivement bénéficier de la CAF... bon c'est plus compliqué que ça, mais c'est l'idée
@babsfocker77518 ай бұрын
i like paris, been there 3 times, but i would move if mattress gets soaked like that and clothes get ruined. mildew and mold can kill you. hopefully she will be oaky
@JaySwanson8 ай бұрын
I'm sure she took care of it :) Paris is renowned for damp, though, you're totally right. Tenants have to be very careful when they move in to check for mildew/mold/humidity, and landlords have to take care of it when it's found... technically.