Footloose in France
Adventures of the Barefoot blogger
Welcome! I’m Deborah, an American expat who has called the charming town of Uzès, France, home for nearly a decade. Through this website, I invite you to join me on an exciting journey as I share my experiences and insights from this beautiful corner of the world.
Bouzigues: An Oyster Lover’s Paradise South of France
South of France, on the Mediterranean, lies an oyster lover’s paradise—the unassuming village of Bouzigues. Here, you’ll discover a culinary gem revered by locals and seafood lovers alike for its claim to fame as the home of the “world’s best oysters.” Bouzigues is making waves
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An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Nimes
After a few times driving to shopping areas in Nimes, I'm beginning to know my way around.
Today’s French Lesson: “Parler de l’Amour”
It’s St. Valentine’s Day. What better time to learn French, the language of love? During today’s French lesson at IS Aix-en-Provence, we dove into a treasure chest of words...
Uzès to Nice: Nice!
Traveling by train from Uzès to Nice for the weekend was too much of a good thing to pass up. If the chance to visit with friends wasn’t enough,...
Hello Summer. It’s Music Time in Uzes!
Fête de la musique à Uzès
Dordogne Plus Beaux Villages: Beynac and Castlenaud
On the way back from my recent visit to the States, I intentionally stopped in Dordogne to see four of the beaux villages on my list: Beynac-et-Cazenac, Castlenaud-la-Chapelle, Monpazier,...
Why Nimes is a “Must See” for Roman History Lovers
Nimes What to See Why is Nimes a “must-see” for lovers of Roman history? Because it’s a city where you can literally see, touch, and experience Roman life in...
“French Bo-Bo” Style for the Holidays is Trés Chic
You know if I’m spending the holidays in Uzes, I’m going to visit l’Atelier des Ours. It’s just down the street
Discovering Roman Life in Gaul: Narbonne
Now that I live in Uzès, I wish I knew more about Roman life in France. I should have paid
Loire Valley Châteaux: Amboise and Clos Luce
The Barefoot Blogger is off to explore the middle of France: the Loire Valley châteaux and vineyards.
A Foodie Holiday in Antibes
Antibes has a special attraction for me. Perhaps it’s the architecture and the narrow colorful avenues. It could be the
