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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10 Things That Are “Just So French”
When one of my long-time friends visited Uzès, she’d often say: “That’s just so French!” From fashions in boutique shops to foods at the market, there’s much to learn...
Behind French Garden Walls: A Bit of Silk Mill History
When driving down the backroads of France near Uzés, it’s a common sight to ride alongside tall stone walls. You know these beautifully laid stones must conceal something amazing....
Live Like a King and Wallace Simpson
Staying in the country home of the Windsors
Three Very Good Reasons to Visit Orange, France
Not everyone who goes to Provence makes a stop in Orange, France. I’m unsure why because it’s not far from famous places like Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Plus, it’s an extraordinary...
A Southern France Chambre d’Hôte: The Season Finale
Now that we’ve followed a year in the life of Brit ex-pats Jane and Gary at their southern France Chambre d’hôte let’s see how the season ends at Mas...
Packing tips for the 60+ solo female traveler
Traveling solo means there’s no one to help with the bags. What you take, you carry. I’m trying my best to pack light when I travel. There are lots...
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Beaujolais Nouveau Day, traditionally on the third Thursday of November, celebrates the harvest’s end in France’s Beaujolais region. In Uzes,
Marseille is for Foodies
Marseille wasn’t high on my list of places to visit. A weekend spent there celebrating the birthday of a dear
Christmas Markets in France : A Day By Day Tour
I’ve heard the very best Christmas Markets are right here in France so I had to check them out for
Art That Redefines Reality at Atlanta’s High Museum
Brazilian-American artist Vik Muniz that totally blew me away.
