We’re back in America, but until 2 weeks ago, we spent 11 weeks exploring Colmar, France, not for a luxury getaway, but to figure out the meaning of life with the kids. This isn’t a vacation highlight reel; it’s our honest, working-class observations on life in this beautiful Colmar Alsace France. Our travel videos aim for real insights, focusing on the true purpose of life rather than fleeting glamour. It is about everyday routines and why they felt easier. This 4k video ultra hd captures the essence of our experience and serves as a guide for anyone interested. With a relaxing video atmosphere, we share our journey and insights.
📍 Small city life • 🥐 Real stories • 📹 New videos every other week (I’m trying)
Bakery walks. Public transit. Errands without a car.
Less friction. More breathing room.
Thanks for watching, and if you want to keep following along as we figure all of this out, there’s more coming.
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We’re an American family of four leaving the United States to start a new life in (or around) Colmar, France — trading the stress, high cost of living, and endless work hours for peace, charm, and small-city life.
On Chaos to Croissants we share the real experience of moving abroad with kids, covering:
🇫🇷 Moving to France as a family
💶 Cost of living in France vs USA
🏠 Finding housing in France
🛒 French markets & local food
🎓 Education & healthcare in France
🚲 Life in a walkable, bike-friendly city
If you’ve searched for “how to move to France,” “expat life in France,” or “cost of living in France” you’re in the right place.
📍 Small city life • 🥐 Real stories • 📹 New videos every other week (I’m trying)
18 Comments
Thanks for your honesty, but I’m a bit confused, are you back in the US or still in France ? ❤️ from Canada
I like hearing about your experience in our region, but please, no AI miniature. Alsace is beautiful enough without cheating.
But, when’re you going back?! 😊
Thanks for your videos. We moved our family to Belize last year. Our teenager wasn't initially very happy with the move, but after just three months they asked if they could spend a year doing study abroad. It is amazing how much easier everything is and how much stress levels are lowered. Good luck and keep it up.
But the question is : will you both find a job in Europe? Retirees can go where they want, but if you need to work you and your wife… Good luck, hope you will make it.
I hope that you can find your happy normal life, soon
Why did you return to the us? I thought you'd moved to france…
Wait what? I've only seen one Video of you before and thought you moved to Colmar for good. Didn't catch you were only there for a limited time. It's a shame that we (Europe) lost you guys. But be sure, You'll ever have a place here inmidst us and we would be happy to have you guys back. But until this day comes, I wish you all the best and thanks for visiting us! Love and Greetings from Weil am Rhein (right across the boarder in Germany from Basel)
See you soon!
42, indeed ^^
We'll miss you, come back when you can.
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You shall now rename your channel "from croissants to chaos" and do a few honest videos on what you enjoy to get back, maybe, and what you miss.
I like your videos and thoughts. I don't know if you'll keep documenting your journey now that you came back in the US, but i'm interested.
I really enjoyed your vlogs, I hope you come back.
I wish you all the best. ! A bientôt peut-être !
What's you plans for the futur ?
Definitely not interested in life in Taunton videos 😅
À vous entendre parler, on dirait que la vie aux USA est devenue invivable. Est-ce que c'est vraiment le cas ?
You probably know that Auguste Bartholdi, the "statue de la liberté" sculptor/maker, was a guy from Colmar ;')
So: sell your stuff and come back pronto fissa ! 🤞✌️