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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Pont du Gard. Lights, Cameras, Action!
The ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard is alive each year with an exciting sound and light show. Jean-Jacques Rousseau, one of the eighteenth century’s most influential thinkers and...
Uzès to Nice: Nice!
Traveling by train from Uzès to Nice for the weekend was too much of a good thing to pass up. If the chance to visit with friends wasn’t enough,...
Barefooting Around Uzès
After “lockdown” in the United States, I could stay in the US with my family or return to my home in Uzès. It was a tough call. For the...
7 Great Ideas for An Awesome Autumn Weekend Around Uzès
Autumn is my favorite time of year in Uzes
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Looking for “fun” reads about France? Check out these must-read books for your French adventure: “60 Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong” and “The Provence Book.” Explore the Heart of...
Mediterranean Cruise Shore Excursions: The Riviera
I’ve been asking Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France to tell me about her Mediterranean cruise shore excursions. Several of you have contacted the Barefoot Blogger for information. Read...
What Your Tour Guide Won’t Tell You About Cinque Terra
I visited Cinque Terra on a tour of Italy with friends from the Carolinas. We had planned only one
“Miss Dotty”: A Legend In Beaufort, South Carolina
A few months ago, a dear friend from my days in Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away at age 95. “Ms.
Barefooting Around Uzès
After “lockdown” in the United States, I could stay in the US with my family or return to my home
Back to France … Home Again in Uzès
Sometimes, it seems that I’m being unappreciative to my family I visit in the US. But when I return back