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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Expat Moving Tips for France: Visas and More
When the Barefoot Blogger decided to run off to France, I learned the hard way how to do some of the basics. Here are some expat moving tips for...
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...
An Autumn Week South of France
Autumn Week South of France How do you spend an autumn week in the south of France? I will visit beaux villages, go to brocante stores and outdoor markets,...
La Grande-Motte: A Thoroughly Modern French Holiday
Just an hour down the road from Uzes, near Montpelier, is the beach resort La Grande-Motte. At first glance, it's a bit like seeing a piece of contemporary furniture...
French Etiquette: Say It With Flowers
Nancy McGee knows the answers when it comes to French etiquette. She can tell us the French way, from the proper way to cut cheese to eating oysters. Nancy is...
An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Nimes
After a few times driving to shopping areas in Nimes, I'm beginning to know my way around.
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
Off the beaten track
Biking in France
Much Ado About French Truffles in Uzès
Uzès is famous for French truffles. Black ones. Pigs and dogs sniff them out from beneath the roots of trees.
The Feria’s in Nimes. Let the Party Begin!
This weekend, the ancient Roman city in the south of France will party! It’s Feria Time in Nimes! One of
