Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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We are Carol & Ken & we like touring in our in our Consort Nova motorhome called Snoopy.
Join us on our van life journey through France’s stunning Grand Est region! In this episode, we leave the historic sites of Verdun behind and head to the charming city of Metz for a day of shopping, sightseeing, and unforgettable eats. From finding the perfect free park-up with Starlink setup to wandering the bustling covered market (famous for quiche Lorraine and Mirabelle plums), we dive into local flavors. Watch as we enjoy what might be our best meal in France yet – a mouthwatering sausage and chicken dish at a cozy brasserie! We also explore the magnificent Metz Cathedral, known as the “Lantern of God” with its world-record stained glass windows. Plus, tips on van parking, French cuisine, and a little afternoon treat haul. Perfect for mature travelers dreaming of relaxed European adventures. If you’re over 55 and love history, food, and van life, this is for you!
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00:00 Intro & Leaving Verdun
02:03 Arriving at Free Park-Up & Setup
05:36 Evening Relaxation & Dinner
07:01 Morning Departure to Metz
09:43 Parking in Metz & Exploring the City
11:39 Covered Market Tour
14:27 Lunch at the Brasserie
18:00 Shopping & Cathedral Visit
20:31 Back to the Van & French Snacks
21:37 Outro & Thanks
This episode was filmed March 2025
Check out @GetawayGeese youtube.com/@getawaygeese?si=wRU33zby9Gq9EsxK
#FranceTravel #VanLife #MetzFrance #GrandEst #lifeistooshort
🟡 buy us a coffee buymeacoffee.com/Lifeistooshort
Looking for the FREE GRAND EST GUIDE ? buymeacoffee.com/lifeistooshort/e/452747
We are Carol & Ken & we like touring in our in our Consort Nova motorhome called Snoopy.
Join us on our van life journey through France’s stunning Grand Est region! In this episode, we leave the historic sites of Verdun behind and head to the charming city of Metz for a day of shopping, sightseeing, and unforgettable eats. From finding the perfect free park-up with Starlink setup to wandering the bustling covered market (famous for quiche Lorraine and Mirabelle plums), we dive into local flavors. Watch as we enjoy what might be our best meal in France yet – a mouthwatering sausage and chicken dish at a cozy brasserie! We also explore the magnificent Metz Cathedral, known as the “Lantern of God” with its world-record stained glass windows. Plus, tips on van parking, French cuisine, and a little afternoon treat haul. Perfect for mature travelers dreaming of relaxed European adventures. If you’re over 55 and love history, food, and van life, this is for you!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more France travel vlogs. Check out Carol’s park-up guide on Buy Me a Coffee.
Seen something we use in the van then it's probably in our Amazon shop amazon.co.uk/shop/lifeistooshort
If you want to see the rest of this series click the link youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIvjgjzahw7rhZ4ylBcBgxD70wHVfC0FV
🟢 Our Amazon shop amazon.co.uk/shop/lifeistooshort
🔵 Facebook facebook.com
🟠 Instagram instagram.com/lifeistooshort_campervan
We are Amazon affiliate members so if you purchase anything through the link we will receive a small % from the vendor.
00:00 Intro & Leaving Verdun
02:03 Arriving at Free Park-Up & Setup
05:36 Evening Relaxation & Dinner
07:01 Morning Departure to Metz
09:43 Parking in Metz & Exploring the City
11:39 Covered Market Tour
14:27 Lunch at the Brasserie
18:00 Shopping & Cathedral Visit
20:31 Back to the Van & French Snacks
21:37 Outro & Thanks
This episode was filmed March 2025
Check out @GetawayGeese youtube.com/@getawaygeese?si=wRU33zby9Gq9EsxK
#FranceTravel #VanLife #MetzFrance #GrandEst #lifeistooshort
