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.
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Wines from the Camargue Region of France
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Starlight Tango at Uzes’ Château du Duché
The parking lot that my apartment shares with the Château du Duché is closed to traffic once a week through August. An ongoing festival, clearly for the benefit of...
Tour South France for White Horses on the Beach
When I heard there were going to be white horses racing on the beach at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, I couldn’t wait to get there.
Royalty in Uzes: Up Close and Personal
There’s not much that I love more than hobnobbing with royalty. Even if it’s from a distance. Each year, Uzes hosts a musical event during the summer that brings...
3 Perfect Days in Bordeaux
There are so many places to see in France that deciding where to go is difficult. So when a friend suggested a Bordeaux visit, I said, “When?!” Although I...
Owning A Chambre d’Hôtes in France: Jane’s Story
A look inside the business of a B&B
In Training for Nepal
Before I ever dreamed of living in France, I had this wild idea about visiting Nepal and Kathmandu
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
Don’t Ski? Take A Colorado Ski Trip Anyway
This time last year I was packing my bag for a ski trip in Colorado. Problem is, I don’t ski.
The Bullfight: A Dance with Death
This summer I was invited to a bullfight in Nimes. Visions of bulls, matadors and swinging red capes have been
Things I Should Have Learned in Kindergarten: French
Studies say the best time to learn a new language is as young as six months.
