What a gift, to sit down this morning with my cup of coffee and read your "Christmas" message. As we plan our move to France, you answered questions I had about le Président Macron. "I'll ask Véro, i said to myself." And voilà! My husband refers to himself as a recovering Catholic, so i know he will appreciate your comments as well. And, I am excited about your French immersion class in 2025. Afterall, I'll be living in Tours, so pourquoi pas? ☺
What a nice round-up to your year! I'm too busy and wiped out to put together an end-of-the-year newsletter, but am finally on vacation and am getting excited about Christmas with our daughters. Have a lovely holiday yourself!
I loved this holiday post and learning more about French traditions, but the nest but was the photo of you and Junior going into the metro. Merry Christmas.
Enjoy your holidays, especially your time with Junior. Thank you for all the wonderful places you take us throughout the year.🎄 Your vidéos and newsletters make me smile always.
Joyeux Noël, dear Vero. It has been quite a year. Like most of us there have been some ups, some downs. A new job, finishing my degree, and a grandson on the way!🥰. Everyone is healthy, and for that I am very grateful. The struggles are mostly things out of my control. So I will follow my own advice - focus on what is your responsibility. The rest is unnecessary anxiety. Looking forward to a couple of trips to France in 2025, and going beyond Paris!!. Here's to our health, to peace among us, new adventures,and many more "Happy travels". Merci, as always. With love and best wishes to you and yours! Merry Christmas and bonne année ! 🥰🎅🏻❄️🫶🏻
Congrats on a full year and on finishing your degree dear lady! That is quite the accomplishment. I agree with your take on life: "Focus on what is your responsibility. The rest is unnecessary anxiety." Wise words to live by. Joyeux Noël to you and yours. Here's to more fun adventures in 2025.
It isn't these days if you stay in cities where many people tend to move from other parts of France (as they do in Paris.) Back in the 19th century Tours (where I live) was nicknamed "le Petit Paris." Locals allegedly spoke French there without any accent and was referred to as "the purest form" of the French language.
I am a new subscriber but a long time follower! During the pandemic you gave me hope with your videos and thoughts; and today you did so again!
I am travelling in France at present (am in Reims for an unplanned longer visit due to a stroke I had on Monday). I am well and alive!!!! Gratitude to an exceptional health care system in France. I am Canadian so that is saying something!! And also I observe that in Reims people are so kind!!
Your writing is thoughtful and gives me pause to think. Especially about Nôtre Dame Cathedral and the observation of a superficial community at work. I loved that.
Looking forward to your thoughts on the New Year. I will be in Paris resting for my journey home to Canada.
Bonjour Joan. Very happy to hear from you. Thank you for subscribing to the newsletter. The more, the merrier. -- I am relieved to hear you are on the mend thanks to the excellent care of the medical staff in Reims. What a scary experience this must have been while traveling abroad. I hope your health continues to improve and you enjoy the Holidays. Best wishes for 2025!
My sympathies to a fellow Canadian. I second your praise of the French healthcare system. I'm sure it has its problems, but I was treated quickly and well when I had to make use of urgent care services in Versailles in 2023. Joyeux Noël and get well soon!
Thank you for another entertaining article!! Bonne Année
Avec plaisir Debbie. Bonne année à toi aussi
Thank you so much for the well written news letter and the beautiful tour, Merry Christmas to you and your family, take a well deserved rest🎄🥂
Merci Monique. Bonnes Fêtes à vous.
Beautiful newsletter Vero! Enjoy your time with your family and son! Happy Homidays!
Merci Joyce.
Joyeux Noël! Bonnes fêtes! Et meilleurs voeux pour l’an nouveau!
Merci Rachel. Meilleurs vœux pour 2025.
What a gift, to sit down this morning with my cup of coffee and read your "Christmas" message. As we plan our move to France, you answered questions I had about le Président Macron. "I'll ask Véro, i said to myself." And voilà! My husband refers to himself as a recovering Catholic, so i know he will appreciate your comments as well. And, I am excited about your French immersion class in 2025. Afterall, I'll be living in Tours, so pourquoi pas? ☺
I forgot to say MERRY CHRISTMAS to you! 🎅
Bonjour Patricia. Exciting times for you !
You must be counting the days until you arrive at your new home in the Loire Valley.
The French Immersion workshop might indeed be a good fit. We’ll chat later.
For now… Joyeux Noël !
What a nice round-up to your year! I'm too busy and wiped out to put together an end-of-the-year newsletter, but am finally on vacation and am getting excited about Christmas with our daughters. Have a lovely holiday yourself!
Merci Betty. Being on vacation is a nice feeling. I am not quite there yet but will be by the end of the week.
Joyeux Noël !
Always such a heartfelt message! Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année to you and your family! May 2025 bring you all good health and much happiness!
Merci Toni. Sending those good wishes right back at you. Merry Christmas.
I loved this holiday post and learning more about French traditions, but the nest but was the photo of you and Junior going into the metro. Merry Christmas.
Thank you Theresa. Merry Christmas to you and Monsieur!
Enjoyed your pithy holiday message and suave photos, as always.
"pithy" -- Good word. Will remember it. Merci Curtin. Joyeux Noël !
Enjoy your holidays, especially your time with Junior. Thank you for all the wonderful places you take us throughout the year.🎄 Your vidéos and newsletters make me smile always.
And appreciative comments like yours make me feel good always. Merci Fran. Joyeux Noël.
Joyeux Noël, dear Vero. It has been quite a year. Like most of us there have been some ups, some downs. A new job, finishing my degree, and a grandson on the way!🥰. Everyone is healthy, and for that I am very grateful. The struggles are mostly things out of my control. So I will follow my own advice - focus on what is your responsibility. The rest is unnecessary anxiety. Looking forward to a couple of trips to France in 2025, and going beyond Paris!!. Here's to our health, to peace among us, new adventures,and many more "Happy travels". Merci, as always. With love and best wishes to you and yours! Merry Christmas and bonne année ! 🥰🎅🏻❄️🫶🏻
Congrats on a full year and on finishing your degree dear lady! That is quite the accomplishment. I agree with your take on life: "Focus on what is your responsibility. The rest is unnecessary anxiety." Wise words to live by. Joyeux Noël to you and yours. Here's to more fun adventures in 2025.
Joyeux Noël!
Joyeux Noël Theresa!
Is the French of the Loire Valley noticeably different from Parisian French?
It isn't these days if you stay in cities where many people tend to move from other parts of France (as they do in Paris.) Back in the 19th century Tours (where I live) was nicknamed "le Petit Paris." Locals allegedly spoke French there without any accent and was referred to as "the purest form" of the French language.
Have a wonderful Holiday with your son and family!
I am certainly planning to. Merci Steve. Joyeux Noël !
Joyeux Noël!
Joyeux Noël David !
Joyeaux Noël Véro!
I am a new subscriber but a long time follower! During the pandemic you gave me hope with your videos and thoughts; and today you did so again!
I am travelling in France at present (am in Reims for an unplanned longer visit due to a stroke I had on Monday). I am well and alive!!!! Gratitude to an exceptional health care system in France. I am Canadian so that is saying something!! And also I observe that in Reims people are so kind!!
Your writing is thoughtful and gives me pause to think. Especially about Nôtre Dame Cathedral and the observation of a superficial community at work. I loved that.
Looking forward to your thoughts on the New Year. I will be in Paris resting for my journey home to Canada.
Bonjour Joan. Very happy to hear from you. Thank you for subscribing to the newsletter. The more, the merrier. -- I am relieved to hear you are on the mend thanks to the excellent care of the medical staff in Reims. What a scary experience this must have been while traveling abroad. I hope your health continues to improve and you enjoy the Holidays. Best wishes for 2025!
My sympathies to a fellow Canadian. I second your praise of the French healthcare system. I'm sure it has its problems, but I was treated quickly and well when I had to make use of urgent care services in Versailles in 2023. Joyeux Noël and get well soon!