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In this video, you will follow Sam and Ellie as they travel around France.
If you're interested in traveling to France, please watch until the end.
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Good morning, Ellie.
It smells so good in here.
I know.
I can smell fresh bread everywhere.
This little bakery is so cute.
Look at the cakes in the window.
They all look delicious.
It's hard to choose just one thing.
Look at all these croissants.
They look perfect.
Let's get two croissants and a baguette.
Good idea.
I'm really hungry this morning.
Oh, wow.
This croissant is amazing.
It's so soft inside.
Right?
It's even better than I expected.
And the butter.
The butter here is so rich.
I think French butter is the best in the world.
Maybe.
I can't stop eating this.
Did you notice?
There are so many bakeries on this street.
Yes, I saw three or four just on the way here.
It's hard to choose which one to go to.
Look at that man.
He's walking with a baguette under his arm.
That's so French.
I love it.
You know, French breakfast is pretty sweet, right?
Yeah, croissants, jam, chocolate, not much meat or eggs.
It's different from home, but I like it.
I feel the same.
Simple and sweet.
A perfect way to start the day.
Should we get an extra baguette for later?
Yes, let's do that.
It's so fresh and warm right now.
I could eat French bread every single day.
So could I. I don't want to go back to regular bread after this.
We should come to a bakery every morning while we are in Paris.
That's a great plan.
I'm already looking forward to tomorrow morning.
Ellie, look up!
There it is!
The Eiffel Tower!
Oh my gosh, it's huge!
It's much bigger than I thought.
Pictures really can't show you how tall it is.
I feel so small standing here.
It's really amazing.
Look at all the people taking photos.
Everyone is trying to get the perfect shot.
There are so many good photo spots around here.
I don't know where to start.
Just take one from here.
This view is beautiful.
You're right.
The tower, the river, the bridge.
It's all so pretty.
The bridges in Paris are really beautiful, and the buildings too.
Everything looks old and elegant.
I can see why people say Paris is romantic.
Yeah, the whole city feels special.
There's something in the air.
Maybe it's the mix of old and new, history and modern life together.
That's a nice way to think about it.
So, what do you want to do next?
Let's go to the Louvre Museum.
I really want to see it.
Great idea.
I heard it's amazing inside.
Let's walk there.
I want to enjoy the streets of Paris.
Sure.
Walking in Paris is the best way to see the city.
I just love this view.
I could stand here all day.
At night, the tower lights up.
I really want to see that, too.
That sounds amazing.
Let's come back here tonight.
Definitely.
Paris at night must be beautiful.
I can already imagine the lights on the river.
You sound like a poet, Sam.
Paris does that to you, I think.
Wow, there's a long line outside.
I expected that.
The Louvre is very popular.
Waiting in line is just part of the experience, I guess.
At least we can enjoy the building from outside while we wait.
Even the outside of the Louvre is beautiful.
That's true.
And Paris has so many museums.
You could spend weeks here.
Okay, we're inside now.
Look at this place.
It's so big.
There are people everywhere.
It's really crowded.
Where is the Mona Lisa?
I want to see it first.
I think it's this way.
Let's follow the signs.
Oh, there it is.
I can see it.
Finally, we're standing in front of the Mona Lisa.
Wait, it's smaller than I thought.
Yeah, everyone says that.
It's not a big painting.
But still, it feels really special to see it in person.
I agree.
There's something about this painting.
It feels very powerful.
I wonder why so many people love it.
Maybe because her smile is a mystery.
Nobody really knows what she's thinking.
That's true.
She looks a little different every time I look.
By the way, did you get the audio guide?
Yes, I did.
It's really helpful.
It tells you about each painting.
I like that.
You can learn while you walk around.
And you can go at your own speed.
This museum is really something.
I'm glad we came.
I want to see more paintings before we leave.
So do I. There are thousands of paintings here.
We can't see everything in one day, can we?
No way.
People say you need three or four days to see everything.
Well, let's enjoy what we can today.
That's a good plan.
Let's keep walking.
Every room we go into has something amazing.
I know.
This place is like a treasure box.
There's beauty everywhere.
This street is so lively.
There's so much to see.
Look at all the people sitting outside at cafes.
The terrace seats are really popular here.
Everyone is just sitting, drinking coffee, and watching people go by.
It looks like some of them have been sitting there for a long time.
In France, many people stay at a cafe for hours with just one cup of coffee.
That's nice.
At home, you feel like you have to leave quickly.
Should we get some coffee, too?
Sure, but I heard coffee in Paris is a little expensive.
It can be, especially on this street, but it's worth it for the experience.
You're right.
Let's enjoy it.
Where should we sit?
Let's find a terrace seat.
I want to sit outside like everyone else.
Perfect.
This is the real Paris experience.
Oh, I wanted to ask the waiter something, but he didn't smile at all.
Yeah, I noticed that too.
Is he upset?
No, I think that's just normal here.
Waiters in France tend to be more serious.
Oh, I see.
It's not rude, it's just a different style.
Exactly.
Look at the people walking here.
Their fashion is so simple but cool.
I noticed a lot of people are wearing black.
Yes.
Black seems to be very popular in Paris.
Their style is simple, but it looks really good.
Even just looking at the shop windows is fun.
I agree.
You don't have to buy anything.
Just looking is enough.
Hey, Sam, have you checked your phone today?
Not really.
Why?
I just realized I haven't received any work emails since we got here.
Really?
That's nice, actually.
I read that in France, many people here try not to send work emails after working hours.
So people can really relax when they're not working?
That's the idea.
Many people here believe free time should be free time.
I like that.
No emails, no stress, just this beautiful street.
Exactly.
Let's enjoy this moment.
You know what?
I feel really relaxed right now.
I feel the same.
I think France knows how to enjoy life.
I think we can learn something from that.
Definitely.
Sometimes you just need to slow down and look around.
This street is perfect for that.
Let's walk a little more.
Sure.
I'm enjoying every minute.
We're finally here.
The Palace of Versailles.
It took a while to get here from Paris.
Yeah.
Everything around Paris is bigger than I expected.
It's a long way out here.
But it's nice to get out of the city for a while.
I agree.
The air here feels different.
It's so fresh.
My feet are a little tired from all the walking on stone streets.
Mine too.
But look at this garden.
It's so worth it.
This garden is enormous.
I can't even see the end of it.
It just goes on and on.
How big is this place?
I don't know, but it feels like a whole park.
The palace itself looks incredible too, so old and grand.
Everything here feels like it has a long history.
Can you imagine living here hundreds of years ago?
It must have been amazing, but also very different from today.
I wonder what daily life was like for people back then.
Probably very slow.
No phones, no internet, just this beautiful place.
That sounds peaceful, actually.
It does.
Let's just walk slowly and enjoy the quiet.
Good idea.
No rush.
We have plenty of time.
Look at the flowers over there.
They are so colorful.
Everything in this garden is so well taken care of.
It's like a work of art.
Every tree and every path is perfect.
I think this is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.
I feel the same.
I'm so happy we decided to come here.
Let's take a few more pictures before we go.
Good idea.
I want to remember this place forever.
This is the kind of place you never forget.
It really is.
It was truly special to be here.
Ellie, look at that.
It's Mont Saint-Michel.
Wow, it looks like something from a dream.
It's so different from Paris.
It's really quiet here.
I like this kind of quiet.
You can hear the wind and the water.
There are hardly any people around.
It feels so peaceful.
That's what makes it special.
Just nature and this old building.
The view is incredible.
The sea, the sky, and that amazing building on top.
This place feels like nowhere else I've ever been.
I'm glad we came here.
This is a perfect way to end our trip.
So am I, but I'm a little tired.
We walked so much this whole trip.
Yeah, my feet are really tired now.
But it was worth every step.
I wouldn't change anything about this trip.
I feel the same.
Every place we visited was amazing.
And look at my phone.
I took so many photos.
I think I have more photos from this trip than any other trip.
I do too.
Every place was so beautiful.
This trip was really wonderful.
France is an amazing country.
It really is.
The food, the cities, the nature, everything was great.
The croissants, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, and now this.
Every day was different and special.
I want to come back to France someday.
I do too.
There's still so much to see.
Next time, maybe we can go to the south of France.
That sounds wonderful.
Let's definitely come back.
Definitely.
But for now, let's just enjoy this view a little longer.
I'd like that.
This is a beautiful moment.
The sun is going down now.
The sky looks amazing.
Orange and pink.
It's the perfect ending to a perfect trip.
Thank you for traveling with me, Ellie.
Thank you too, Sam.
This was the best trip ever.
Until next time, France.
Until next time.
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I hope you enjoyed this trip to France.
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