hello Jay, The word "ho(s)tel" is derived from the word "ho(s)pital" which has lost its "s" in French. Since today the both are written "hotel" and "hôpital" in French. But so that the origin of these words isn't totally forgotten, we added this little hat on the "ô" called "circumflex accent" which therefore replaces the "s" of yesteryear. This is the case for practically all French words in which one of the vowels is covered by this little cap which replaces a missing letter (château, fête, due, etc.). This is why these dwellings were called "hotels". Unlike a residence, a hotel (in fact we say "hôtel particulier" to clarify the difference with a "commercial" hotel) was inhabited year-round by house staff supposed to welcome and take care of the owner and of these "hôtes" (thus "hostes" in old French) in visits for some time in Paris. Knowing that at the time "the court" lived in Versailles, the nobles had these magnificent "villas" built to escape from Versailles where the protocol was extremely restrictive. But the Palace of Versailles was the place of power where you had to be seen if you didn't want to fall into disgrace in the eyes of the king and continue to exert any influence. This is why we didn't inhabit these Parisian residences all year round but rather for short periods, places supposed to offer "hospitality" for an ephemeral time. Here comes Jay, now you know why we call them "hôtel (particulier)".
Another fact about Hotel Dieu besides a functioning hospital, is that you can check in to it's Hotel top floor. There are some rooms available to families of patients but if they have free space you can book it. It's very unique to be so close the the cathedral.
My first trip to Paris was back in ’87, (yeah, I’m an old) and in those days there were still some people who lived on the Île Saint-Louis who were born and raised on the island and had never once left the island (and they were more than happy to let you know it). Imagine that, never having left that little island. I doubt there is anyone like that left but it’s cool to think about.
I went to the deportation/Holocaust memorial back in January - I didn't realize it was there, and stumbled across it during a day that I just wandered. It was almost empty of other people, and the indoor spaces were dark and silent. Appropriate and very much enhanced the feeling of the place.
Nos Ancestres has a special place in my heart because it’s the place i had my first reckoning with any wait staff over the bill in France. I took my IT team out to dinner and it was about 9 months after my arrival in Paris. They overcharged us on drinks and I was able to enumerate each and every drink and challenge the bill - ALL IN FRENCH. When I was posted to Paris, I arrived not speaking a single word of the language (6 years of German in school didn’t help) so it was a coming of age event in a way. I’d still go back and eat there. It is fun.
That sounds like a real victory! I remember my first argument that I had with my landlady where I didn't have to pause once to grapple after a word. Ah....no one mentions those sweet memories of Paris. :)
We found that once we were done with all the touristy stuff, just walking the streets, exploring neighborhoods, checking out shops and restaurants really gave us an appreciation for what a diverse and interesting city Paris is. Thanks Jay for this new series as we get to join along with you as you expand your discovery of Paris.
Jay, I am so enjoying these 80 in 8 vlogs! These are the best yet! I just told my son that I have no desire to travel right now but I do want to go to France again! Then I came in made lunch AND went to France! How wonderful! Thanks for doing this!
4:49 Ci-devant Plaque Shown (from Wikipedia) In post-Revolutionary France, ci-devant nobility were those nobles who refused to be reconstituted into the new social order or to accept any of the political, cultural, and social changes brought about in France by the French Revolution. They were often distinguished by their manners as much as by their political views, both of which remained loyal to the attitudes and values of pre-Revolutionary France. The term ci-devant, itself often derogatory, comes from the French, meaning "from before" and technically applied to members of the French nobility of the ancien régime (pre-Revolutionary French society) after they had lost their titles and privileges during the French Revolution. Despite the formal abolition of the titles of nobility by the First Republic, most aristocrats did not accept the legality of this move and there are still numerous families in France with aristocratic titles today. "Ci-devant" may be compared to the English language term late (as in deceased), as it expresses the (figurative) death of the nobility during the legislative agenda of the Revolution. Prior to the Revolution, the term ci-devant was a common expression, although then it was used to refer to aristocrats who had fallen into financial or social ruin - namely "people or things dispossessed of their estate or quality."[1] During the revolutionary era, the connotations of the term were strictly derogatory, since it was typically used by people hostile to the nobility. For instance, one could say "le ci-devant comte" ("the from-before Count") about someone who held the title of a count during the ancien régime, but was now, according to the Revolution, a mere citizen. The term could also be used to refer to areas noted for their high levels of royalist sympathy or aristocratic communities - such as les ci-devants de Coblence, with Coblence (Koblenz) being the town where many exiled aristocrats had fled during the first two years of the revolution and where many of their early plans to restore the monarchy were distilled. Hundreds of thousands of non-aristocratic French men and women, who were opposed to the revolution for political, cultural or religious reasons, also emigrated abroad between 1789 and 1794 and that, eventually, the term ci-devant came to be applied to them as well, indicating that their politics were "from before." In French, the term still retains this negative connotation. Those sympathetic to the historical aims of the counter-revolutionaries or who do not wish to use a historical phrase that comes with so many perceived political connotations and judgments usually use the phrase Vieille Noblesse ("Old Nobility") to refer to the aristocracy that existed prior to 1789 - or those today whose family lineage stretches back to before the Revolution. In English, the usage of ci-devant is less clear. One might refer to ci-devant nobility simply to distinguish them from later nobility created by Napoleon Bonaparte under the First French Empire or by Louis XVIII and Charles X under the Bourbon Restoration.
Thanks for explaining left band/right bank. That now makes sense to me. As an avid canoeist (and SUP) I understand , because those of us who canoe and kayak and sup, refer to "river right" and "river left."
I learned SOOOO much today! I've never understood the left bank/right bank thing. Thank you for that! My first trip to Paris in 1992, my teacher took us to that memorial and there was an older Jewish gentleman who explained the memorial to us. He had been deported, as a young man, and miraculously had made it back to Paris after the liberation. We also had Bertillon ice cream. I get a kick out of the double scoop cones that go side-by-side. 😊👍 Fun walk, today, Jay! Thank you!
Seriously, the highlight of my day! Last year I was in Paris on this day. What a difference a year makes. Jay you are the answer to my doldrums for lack of a better word over all of 2020. Thank you!
Salut! Regarding Jay's query of "hôtel", the way that I explain it to my students is that when the aristocracy made its way back to Paris (a migration to escape life at court at Versailles and enjoy the city of Paris again), they built magnificent townhomes - called "hôtels". Some very notable artistocrats in these townhomes hosted rather famous gatherings of notables for lively discussion and idea exchange. To this day, the teeny "chambres de bonnes", or former maids' quarters at the top of these magnificent townhomes, provide a more affordable (and very cramped) option to university students living in and near the 5th arrondissement. Many of the "hôtels" have been divided over time into several units. In the areas mentioned in this video, they are still considered very exclusive. Enjoying the 80 in 8!
Great tour of Île Saint-Louis. I rented an apartment there for a week on Quai De Bethune, the street you were walking on by the river. That week was an experience of a lifetime, I felt like a local going to Berthillon for ice cream, Notre Dame, I ate at the same restaurant you did, browsed through the flower shop. Jay you just don’t know what today’s vlog meant to me personally - thanks a million.
I was waiting for you to get reprimanded for recording video at Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation but was amazed it didn't happen. They usually are very strict about no photos or videos being allowed. I was glad that you weren't stopped as your filming was respectful and I appreciated it.
Excellent, Jay! I recalled a some really nice memories of the Île Saint Louis from watching. The bird market on Sundays is really interesting! It’s a fun place to find gifts for people, too- I got a cool wind chime type thing there for someone once upon a time. ✌🏼👍🏼
Thanks Sam, for coming along and I LOVE your coat! Like, a lot. Thank you for taking us into the memorial. Even though we understand that the French Resistance was fighting to get their country back, we forget about the atrocities in Germany and Poland and I don't know also spread into France and Paris. I am appalled, not because the Jews in Germany and Poland were of less importance but because I am reminded of that time in the history of humanity and this makes it seem doubly horrific, as if there was even room for more. But this needs to be shown, even by more lighthearted hosts, lest we ever forget. And for the people who have partaken of the brainwashing koolaid, this really DID happen. Fantastic video! Am enjoying this series as it is giving us an even better understanding of Paris. Thank you!
I can't thank you enough...I feel like I'm back in Paris exploring these places and learning many more new places with your videos. Thank you, thank you for creating these videos for everyone to enjoy. I can't wait to go back...so much more to see and many foods to enjoy. Blessings to you Jay always! Enjoying your daily sidekick. 😃👍
Oh, so glad you ventured down into the Deportation memorial. I had never heard of it in my studies of Paris, but had intentions to visit it in December. Unfortunately it was closed. Thanks for exploring!
I think there is another room with videos and explanations in this memorial ! I don’t know if you have seen it. I am from Paris but I always learn/discover new things by watching your videos ! So, thank you for this channel :)
I tell everyone that visits to take the 15 extra minutes to go to the Deportation memorial. It is powerful and humbling. Most people are already at Notre Dame, so it is just right there.
15:53 I went to this years ago and was barked at by a man standing at the top of the stairs but I did not understand so I went on down and waited to take a picture but he was leering at me over the top ruining the shot I wanted. I finally shot a small view and as I was climbing out he appeared again and pointed at my camera! I then realized he was saying No Photo it is sacred to us....oops. He was standing in front of the sign that showed the camera not allowed symbol.
The hospital actually had a floor that was a small boutique hotel. It closed a couple of years ago. It was cheap and the perfect location. Kind of creepy though.
Jay!!!! Hi again hahaha can you please make suggestions on restaurants with steak tartare that include fries and salad? Cause at some places they just give you the meet hahaha and I love mixing it all 😂💙 thanks Jay! Or people, if you know of a place in Paris, not to expensive tho hahaha Merci!
Jay - at the Deportation Place I think this is the place with shoes down on the riverwalk .Very powerful symbol( a deportee's shoes got left behind) sad
Sainte-Chapelle is the church famous for its gold and white stone. I couldn't find the name in the video or the description, so I had to ask AI Copilot. Thanks, AI Copilot.
Really enjoying this series of vlogs Jay! By the time I visit next year (fingers crossed damn COVID!) I hope to be a little more wiser with the layout of Paris, esp places to eat n drink in the Marais, where I will be staying : -)
I googled it and yes it is. Such a beautiful place we stumbled on it while in a rush and only had time to go through the stall with the hot air balloon. Enchanting ! My daughter and I wanted to buy a hook they had on The wall , it was s cat, but we were in a rush to get to a tour so we departed with intentions on going back. Of course we didn't. And we were sad about leaving the cat as it was meant to be our souvenir. Next time for sure :)
Ahh, I enjoyed a cone at that Berthillon shop back in 2018 when the world was COVID-free. {le sigh} Is the Charlemagne statue at Notre Dame still there?
I am really enjoying this series. My trip was canceled this year, but i will visit many spots mentioned in this series next year, hopefully. Could you also mention the AR these sections are in?
The only recent shot of the scaffolding I could find online. It seems everyone would rather take pictures of the front, for the time being (understandably so), but I've been curious how far along they were with removing the scaffolding. Looks like there's still quite a bit to go.
It was due to be all taken down by the end of September tho I don't know if that's still on schedule (the spring lockdown obviously put things back a lot). Most of what you can see is new scaffolding that is propping up the unsupported stone vaults, left vulnerable by the roof collapsing.
@@pathallam986 I did recognize some of the new scaffolding. I think having to set that up and the coronavirus shutdowns put it pretty far behind. Last estimate I heard was the end of October before they would have it finished. Maybe it'll be quicker now that they can focus on that.
Is it Asterix and his galles that have opend resturant?! Have you seen or read about Depardiux, did he emigrate to Russia or wat happend?! Barbro Sweden
@@christinelachance8012 I understand. But to close an ice cream shop during the hottest month of the year? Seems a bit counter-intuitive don't you think?
Highly recommend the Deportation Memorial. Each of those lights represent one of the 200,000 French people deported to concentration camps. There is also an excellent museum exhibition inside. This is one of France's most shameful events in its history and it was only in the 1990s that the state's responsibility for it was properly acknowledged.
They are not oppressed. They live comfortably in a progressive city. Graffiti is vulgar vandalism from narcissists. You wouldn't consider it art if you OWNED the building that they vandalized.
