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.
Easter in France: The “Crown Jewel” of French Brocantes
The “Crown Jewel” of Brocantes in France is Easter Weekend in L’ Isle-sur-la-Sorgue! My life in France has been more than a geographical move; it’s been a dive into a collector’s paradise. France is the ultimate haven for those passionate about estate sales, antiques, and
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Celebrating July 14: A Snapshot of French Life
The French celebrate Le Quatorze Juillet (Bastille Day) to commemorate the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789. A Tribute to French History On July...
Back to the Camargue: The White Horses
White horses of the Camargue
Oradour-Sur-Glane: A Journey Back in Time
Remember the atrocity of June 10, 1944
Fete Votive 2015 Uzes: Explosive!
There are few words better than "explosive" to describe the late night parade in Uzes that accompanied Fete Votive 2015.
Village Scenes in Uzes: Place aux Herbes on a Summer Day
Here are some of the sights that are typical -- and some not so likely -- this time of year. The scene: the center of the...
7 Days in Dordogne: Albi to Cahors
Julie and I splurged on two luxuries during our Dordogne tour. One was to spend a night in a hilltop chateau en route from Albi to Cahors. The other...
Eiffel Tower in 8318 Steps
Day two of the Paris Dream was a walking day… to the Eiffel Tower in 8318 steps. Not only did
My First Beaujolais Nouveau Day in France
I’m digging way back into the archives of the Barefoot Blogger to republish the post about my first Beaujolais Nouveau
Fast Train to Nice. Time and Space Travel
Fast Train to Nice I’ve just returned on a TGV train to Avignon after spending 24 hours in Nice. The
Confession: Homesick Expat in France
Homesick Expat in France I’ve been trying to decide how to write that I’m a homesick expat in France. There!