Paris Olympics Update: Concorde (and French Food All Over)

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My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa. Paris (yes the one in France) has been my home for years now and I have every intention of staying here for as long as they'll have me. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much. Now I make videos about visiting Paris, traveling in Europe, and try to share what I've learned along the way. I hope you enjoyed what you found.

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[amyspeers]

I have a French son-a young man who stayed with us one summer when he was 17. He lives in Lyon and we stayed in touch. After moving to France, we went to Lyon to see him and he took us to a restaurant for dinner. He was so proud of me because I ordered bone marrow. I really liked it, surprisingly. My tastes have drastically changed since moving to France!

[bonriver]

Those fountains with all of the gold are just exquisitely beautiful. Growing up in Canada, we too were always warned about not eating raw or under cooked hamburger so I don't think I could even force myself to eat steak tartar. The fries looked good however. Enjoying my morning coffee while watching your fun video. Paris is so beautiful.

[JourneywithJosh]

I've really enjoyed seeing the transformation of Paris for the Olympics. Thanks a lot

[briansmith]

Great video, Jay! all the good stuff- sights & sounds, culture, your updates..
perfect with morning café

[TheAimers]

Who’s a good boy? Cooper! Aren’t you a good boy? Yes you are! Yes you are!
Thanks for the close up shots at Concorde. Those statues look fantastic!

[DJBTravel]

I am staying near Place de la Concorde, it is chaotic but still walkable. Enjoying Paris so far and weather was great for first 3 days, 6 more to go. Keep up the good work.

[andrewturnbull]

Just found Channel. Am there in a few weeks time and now comprehending the impact Olympics will have on Paris

[trique]

I am an American living in Lille, France. Rented an Airbnb in Paris for the Olympics and excited for the events. Definitely taking the train in. Traffic is going to be crazy

[debisusan]

I love steak tartare, had it everywhere I went in Paris last year! Delicious

[aairsick]

I've lived long enough to see Paris in my Pocket be real! Now just waiting on Cooper Cam - Paris from a different view ...

[JM-]

Subscribed. Just flew home last night from CDG...miss Paris already! Good news, back this summer!

[mlomarechal]

J'adore le pichet d'eau "jaune citron" en forme de ... citrons (c'est de la barbotine) ! j'apprécie également le steak tartare et les frites. Cooper doit avoir faim car il cherche des miettes sur le sol 6:29

[WavyCurlyGina]

Thanks for all you do and can't wait for the content on PIMP 🤣❤️

[samlebow]

They are also doing BMX freestyle and 3x3 Basketball there (which I have tickets to), so thats what the other bleachers are for.

[andyshacks]

Good man Jay! I’ve never plucked up the courage to eat Steak Tartare but who knows one day. Loved Puxan’s face when you mentioned wine 😊. A man after my own heart lol. Saint Sulpice looked gorgeous with the chestnut trees in bloom.

[RAD]

Steak tartare is tasty... I love kibbeh nayyeh, so it doesn't faze me. The only thing I don't know if I could eat is chevaline.

[gambit]

What version of non je ne regrette rien is that? So good.

[glennmartin]

So here's my question and or suggestion. I subscribed as soon as you mentioned for your new channel which will be mostly Paris, but I still like this channel so I'll follow that too. My suggestion is similar to what Le Frenchies do, whenever you go out to eat somewhere, if you could just flash up on the screen a little priceless, that would help us when we're trying to think of eating out and dining in Paris. They recently did one last week and I almost lost my shit at how expensive it was. I'm hoping it's not always that way. Keep up the good work and hugs and pats to Cooper

[pamelawing]

I used to LOVE eating raw hamburger when I was a kid but haven't done that for years. It's not safe anymore and that is sad. I started eating Escargot by dipping my bread in the lovely garlic butter and then transitioned to eating the snails. I just try to avoid looking at them, they are not pretty, IMHO but oh my, so tasty.

I love the way Paris actually being used so events are IN Paris not all out in the countryside somewhere. I'm glad I'm not going to be there during the Olympics but can't wait to see the city as I watch the games.

[starks]

You have to have steak tartar while in Paris. I've had it in the steaks but always too salty, but in France they know what they are doing.
And the BEST hamburger I've every tasted was in Paris, not far from the Catacombs, at a small cafe. I think the just use pure ingredients and you can taste it.