First Day in France: Getting Acclimated to a New Country

TLDRJoin us as we arrive in France and start our adventure. From renting an RV to grocery shopping, we share our first impressions and experiences of acclimating to a new country.

Key insights

🚍We rented an RV to explore France and get around comfortably.

💰The cost of transportation and food in France is higher compared to the US.

🚗Driving in France is different, with right-side driving and left-side steering wheels.

🛒Grocery shopping in France offers good prices, especially in discount supermarkets like Aldi.

⛺️We found a scenic campground in the French countryside to rest and explore.

Q&A

How much did it cost to rent the RV?

The rental cost for the RV was not mentioned in the video.

Is it easy to find RV campgrounds in France?

Yes, there are many RV campgrounds available in France, and we found a nice one for our stay.

Did you experience any language difficulties?

The video did not mention any language difficulties. However, all signs in France are in French.

Did you encounter any issues driving a stick shift?

The video mentioned that driving a stick shift after a long time was an interesting experience, but no major issues were mentioned.

How long are you planning to stay in France?

The video did not mention the duration of their stay in France.

Timestamped Summary

00:00We arrived in France after a long flight and rented an RV for our stay.

01:06We noticed that transportation and food prices in France are higher than in the US.

02:00Driving in France is different with right-side driving and left-side steering wheels.

07:56We visited a discount supermarket called Aldi and found reasonable prices for groceries.

14:20We arrived at a scenic campground in the French countryside to rest and explore.

19:54We settled in our temporary van and enjoyed our first meal in nature.

20:23We plan to stay at the campground for two nights and explore the nearby castles.

21:31Due to rainy weather, we stayed inside and enjoyed a warm meal.