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.
A Most Unusual Place for a French Vineyard
Wines from the Camargue Region of France
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Le Mistral: Wind So Powerful It Has A Name
Living in the south of France is a beautiful thing. Except for the wind. It is so prevalent and powerful that it has a name: “Le Mistral.” Residents...
Exploring Occitanie: The Port of Sete
The new “go-to” place in the south of France is Occitanie Occitanie is the new “go-to” place in the south of France. When visitors have had their fill of...
Discovering Occitanie Wine and Food
Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France and I scrolled out Occitanie wine and food for new tour ideas. The three-day trip took us from the Mediterranean seaport of Sete,...
Buying a Car in France
Nothing’s easy about living in France, especially for an ex-pat like me. I’m not good with details. By that, I mean I don’t let facts interfere with what I...
Summer in Nîmes’ Ancient Arena. Nîmes Rocks!
Elton John is in Nîmes tonight. He's just one of the stars that show up in France for a summer concert in Nîmes' ancient arena.
Life in Uzès: Traveling with a Pet
I’ve found a suitable companion after seven years of living in France. Now I’m learning about life in Uzès, traveling with a pet. Meet Fanny. Fanny came into my...
Himalayan Hiking Trails
Hiking in the Himalayas is, perhaps, the only way you can experience village life.
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
Why Roussillon is “Red”: Fact and Fable
The Barefoot Blogger – as seen in France Today. Why is Roussillon red? The French commune of Roussillon is located
Airport day
Flashback to discovering Uzes
