Adventures In France #2: One Day In Marseille + Why We Moved To France

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Here’s the second installment of our families adventures in France. Where we let you get an inside peak into life abroad for a family of five.

In This video Blake and I explain why we came to France and you’ll also follow us around Marseille just living, running around and having fun.

Next week I’ll share with you some fun facts about food which i bet you didn’t know.

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Annie Andre is chief adventure-ologist & mentor who empowers, inspires and teaches people how to take time off from life to take a career break, live abroad for a year or travel long term with the goal of creating an extraordinary life and living with purpose. She currently lives in Marseille France with her husband and 3 children where she is creating an extraordinary location independent lifestyle while enjoying the French culture. Follow her on twittter @AnnieAndreHacks, friend her on facebook
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18 Responses to “Adventures In France #2: One Day In Marseille + Why We Moved To France”

  1. Steve Reply March 16, 2012 at 18:46

    Great video. I enjoyed seeing what life is like over there for you. I think it’s great that you’re immersing your kids in another culture like that. Those are the great experiences I wish I had when I was growing up.
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  2. Adrienne Reply February 23, 2012 at 21:06

    Another wonderful video Annie, great job. You gave us a great sense of what it feels like to actually live there.

    I can’t believe that the kids eat so well, I loved hearing that almost the most. I know you’re very pleased with that I’m sure.

    I’m really enjoying your series Annie and thank you so much for sharing a little of your life with us. You and Blake make a great couple and you have a wonderful looking family. I’m so very pleased that everything is working out for you guys.

    ~Adrienne
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  3. Alan | Life's Too Good Reply February 23, 2012 at 11:38

    Hey Annie,

    What an awesome video. I love it – the editing, the scenes… really great stuff.

    You guys are really great together in the video too – great work!

    a bientot,
    Alan
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  4. Benny Reply February 23, 2012 at 06:54

    Wow they serve that there for school lunch? That’s sounds really good!

    Love your videos! Your daughter is so stinking cute! Your intro is hilarious! Off to watch more.
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  5. John | Married (with Debt) Reply February 22, 2012 at 20:33

    Great video! Hoping to get to Marseillles this summer. What a beautiful family – keep up the good work!
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  6. Meg | One Love Meg Reply February 18, 2012 at 14:45

    Very Cool Annie. Your little girl is darling. It looks like you are living it up in France. I am very jealous. What a neat town! Thanks for sharing your adventures and letting us all know that if your family of 5 can do it, we can too.

    • Annie Andre Reply February 18, 2012 at 18:18

      Meg, on the good days its quite fun but i plan to do an expose soon showing the ugly side of Marseille France. A LOT OF POVERTY. I actually live in one of the more sketch parts of Marseille but i’ve lived in third world countries before so it doesn’t phase me.
      My former soccer mom neighbors might be frightened to death by the area we live in.

  7. Lenia Reply February 18, 2012 at 14:25

    Hi Annie,
    Great video…very funny…especially le “degueulasse” comment :P
    I think you have a great time there in Marseille…
    Do you know that Marseille was initially constructed by Greeks?
    If you have a look in the city center…do you like it?
    Personally no because I find it quite “bordelique”!
    That is the result of a Greek construction…LOL
    I am Greek myself, this is just an ironic joke!
    Thank you for sharing with us that video.
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    • Annie Andre Reply February 18, 2012 at 18:15

      Lenia,
      Marseille is nothing like i imagined. It is beautiful but at the same time there is a lot of ugliness. We live near the center and you are right it is very chotic here. We are looking to move nearer the water and to a better area.
      I have been doing a lot of research about Marseille and i did learn a lot about the greeks and the Phoceans. It’s all very fascinating.

      • Lenia Reply February 21, 2012 at 13:53

        Hi Annie,
        Yes I agree with you. The center is quite dirty. I hope you find a beautiful place near the sea. The “calanques” are amazing. You will notice that when summer comes there are many amazing spots for swimming! I also advice you to visit Casis…if you have car it is not very far away!
        Have a good day!

  8. Jack@TheJackB Reply February 18, 2012 at 10:05

    I really enjoyed the video. You did a nice job of giving us a sense of what life is like. Love the Mediterranean, one of my favorite oceans.
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    • Annie Andre Reply February 18, 2012 at 18:13

      I love the Meditaranean too. Plus being near the water and mountains is just so nice. I hope to many more videos to give people a sense of life abraod. It’s not all peachy keen. In fact, there are a lot of homeless people and poverty.

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