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.
Moving to France. Just a Dream?
Moving to France. Just a Dream? I’ve met many people during my ten-year journey as an expat in France. These days, I am thinking of those who turned around and went back home. What were their expectations? Were they chasing a dream? What would they
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In Search of the Cathars in Languedoc/Occitanie
These days, I’m curious as I embark on my travels around Languedoc Occitanie in search of the Cathars. The Cathar religion is a cult that once thrived in the...
Owning A Chambres d’Hôtes in the South of France
Running a B&B in France
The Best French Oysters: Tarbouriech
Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France and I often team up for a road trip. Or just to get into trouble. This time, the road took us southwest from...
A Photo Guide to the SNCF/TGV Trains at Paris’ CDG Airport
If you’re like me, finding my way around airports and train stations is sometimes tricky. Since I often take a train from Avignon to Charles de Gaulle in Paris,...
A Cure for Lockdown Boredom
Looking for a cure for lockdown boredom? Here’s a way to spend a few hours — or a lifetime. Try an art project inspired by Brazilian-American artist Vik Muniz....
Please “Do Not Return”
When I was giving hints about moving to France and getting rid of stuff, the rest of the story hadn't played out.
Fete Votive 2015 Uzes: Explosive!
There are few words better than “explosive” to describe the late night parade in Uzes that accompanied Fete Votive 2015.
“The Most Elegant Woman in Paris”
If France had been within the realm of my imagination while growing up, surely Jacqueline Delubac would have been close
Please “Do Not Return”
When I was giving hints about moving to France and getting rid of stuff, the rest of the story hadn’t
A Photo Guide to the SNCF/TGV Trains at Paris’ CDG Airport
If you’re like me, finding my way around airports and train stations is sometimes tricky. Since I often take a