Why you should (NOT?) move to the South of France | Expats on French Riviera | Living abroad

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Published 2023-10-01
If you asked Anja and Aila, they’d say: OF COURSE you should move to the South of France - that’s what they did 20 years ago. But then again: Is everybody carved for it…? Probably not!
In this video, they’ll take you on their personal journey - and give you some questions to think about along the way. Hopefully, by answering them honestly, you'll have a better idea of whether you're cut out for expat life - and even more so, whether the South of France is THE place to move to!

Thanks for watching!

PS: This was the first time we tried to say big chunks in English live on camera, and you can tell that sometimes we were searching for words and phrasing sentences in bizarre ways... thanks for putting up with it!

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00:00 Introduction
01:48 Want to move to the South of France?
03:24 What YOU should consider...
03:52 Job
06:20 Language
08:27 Friends
11:30 Culture shocks
17:03 What's so special about the South of France

All Comments (21)
  • Thank you so much for the video! I'm Brazilian and moved to Germany 5 years ago. I understand very well when you say "gray weather". Now I'm looking for another place and the south of France is definitly a target! Especially after spending 2 weeks there this year!!! Wonderful place! Nice seems like the good part of Rio de Janeiro! 😀
  • @lazurower
    Keep up the good work! Moved to Cote d'azur 2 years ago and I regret that I took my so long to realise that I need this kind of change! :) All the best to you. Chris, Antibes
  • Another great thing about the South of France is its luxuriant vegetation and the slower pace of life.
  • @steviethom
    Just back from Nice last night. Ur videos were a great help loved every min of it. Food wine and views are amazing can’t wait to get back. Thank you for all the hard work in ur vids
  • @elericorulez911
    Headed to South of France Soon. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you!😃
  • @isonasingh
    This video is so insightful. I’m moving to Sophia Antipolis in January for my masters. I’m glad I found you lovely ladies! This YouTube channel is exactly what I’ve been looking for to be informed and aware of the region. And yes, the sun is quite important to me too haha! Sending you both lots of love and good vibes! Sona (From India)
  • @lorraine6947
    Thank you! Very informative video. And what a beautiful location to shoot it! I hope to arrive there soon.
  • @paulbird1808
    Really useful video's. Appreciate all the hard work you ladies put in, to keep us all informed. Love the south of France, & thinking about visiting Nice and again soon, so your channel is the 'go to' option - many thanks!! ❤
  • @caroleloomis1430
    I LOVED this video. I have watched some of your other videos, but this one was the best - mostly due to you both being genuine and honest ( and your relationship). Very good info as well. Thank you
  • @NovaBlazer12
    Wonderful information. Thank you for producing such great content. Looking forward to seeing more!
  • @valeriafaria4989
    Hi girls 😊I love your content. Watched all of your videos so far. They are excellent! Planning on going visiting next year… Thank you both for sharing your favorite spots with us. 🥰
  • @simonad3201
    I plan to, at least, retire in the South of France, but I have some years ahead until then. For now, I’m so happy to explore and enjoy the area vicariously through you two, your content is wonderful and very informative, I love it! Looking forward to some videos about the hikes you’re taking around there. Towns and villages exploring is great, but, as you said, nature and surrounding landscapes are part of the reason you love the area, hope you’ll share that as well with us in your future videos. 🤗
  • We are only second generation Americans from Germany post WWI and we noticed that our parents and grandparents were very structured and stiff in this German sensibility way we have also lived in France, including the south of France for five years, and you have to be willing to let everything go everything in order to fully experience the culture and the people. We know other Germans here, and it is very common theme to be somewhat always dissatisfied, and very reserved in the ability to show emotion and deeply experience life. That’s OK everyone has their own culture and we are certainly not defending ours here. We remember the summertime invasions of all the camping from Germany. During our summers there it’s quite interesting that two nations can touch each other yet. Be completely opposites. Amusez VOUS☀️👍
  • @TahoeSki09
    Ladies, I love your videos. We are coming to the area the first week of September and staying in Menton. We’re very excited and will be using some of your recommendations. Cheers from Maryland.
  • ❤The NICE People😊 We're part-time Niçois and honestly I need to get out of Nice for months because in Nice I feel SPOILED. But it's The PEOPLE of NICE we love most. There's plenty of rush and energy but balanced with Gentleness and consideration for others.
  • @ennediend2865
    VIVE LA FRENCH RIVIERA VIVE LA FRANCE and all its other beautiful cities😊 I love Biarritz in Pays Basque❤on the Atlantic...
  • Another great video, this one a different one but great tips for my wife and I , because we are deciding between Cote Azur or San Sebastián ( where we are right now in holidays).Kind regards.Marcelo
  • @rddavies
    Perfectly trilingual. Very impressive.
  • @spkaiser1
    I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your sharing your love for the region. We're hoping to move to that area in a couple of years -- really need to improve our French. So many beautiful places and so many factors to consider -- access to health care, transportation (car or no car), expat community (which can be very helpful in the beginning of one's integration), etc...Oh, where to begin.