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.
Bouziques: An Oyster Lover’s Paradise South of France
South of France, on the Mediterranean, lies an oyster lover’s paradise—the unassuming village of Bouziques. 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.” Bouziques is making waves
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Travel Guide to Dordogne: Hints, Finds and Faux-Pas
Travel guide to Dordogne
Nuit Blanche Uzès: A Grand First Edition
This week Uzes celebrated its first Blanc Nuit, "White Night". By all accounts, the event that is an annual affair in Paris will be back in Uzes by popular...
Need A Reason To Love Pézenas?
When some expats are choosing a place to locate, it seems to be a toss-up between Uzès and Pezanas. Here are some of the reasons you'll love Pezanas.
The Postman’s Palace
The story of Ferdinand Cheval and his “Postman’s Palace” is one that few people outside France recognize. Yet, the monument he built to honor his love for his daughter...
French Drivers Test. Gimme A Break!
As much as I’d love to write a blog post this week, I’m too busy stressing! The French drivers’ code test is on tap for February 16th. Finally, there’s...
My Life in France. Pinch Me.
You don’t know how often the Barefoot Blogger has to pinch herself to believe my life in France. It’s more than a dream come true. It’s pure heaven. It’s...
The Romance of Roquefort
How mould from rye bread found its way into the first Roquefort cheese
Carcassonne Through the Eyes of a Child
There was a party going on!
Big Life Changes Ahead? Consider A Provençal Lifestyle
What does the Barefoot Blogger think about the Provençal lifestyle after moving to the south of France? Perfectly Provence’s Carolyne
Fête Votive: The Bulls are Here!
Every August bulls run in the streets.
