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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Just Another Summer Tuesday Night in Uzès
There's a bit of music and, of course, tango dancing at the Mairie (town hall)
Visit Uzès, France: Inside the Château de Duché
Anyone who visits Uzès, France, is in awe of the Château de Duché. It’s the town’s centerpiece and home to the Duke of Uzès, France’s oldest ducal peerage. The...
Aboard the Athos Canal du Midi Luxury Barge
If visiting the south of France is in your future, an Athos Canal du Midi Cruise should be at the top of your "to-do" list.
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...
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 he built to honor his love for his daughter...
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse and New Chaussures
Les Halles de Lyon Day Two in Lyon was rainy, so a perfect time to do some shopping. Not that I need an excuse to shop! Lyon’s first stop...
The French Farmer
The farmer who sells goat cheese at the Uzes Saturday Market is one of my favorite vendors.
Arles: Feria du Riz Food and Fashion
Just tell me there’s a bullfight close to Uzes and I’m there. As usual, there’s always a party going on
Caromb and the Pipinette
WHERE ELSE WOULD I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT PIPINETTES?
Favorite Holiday Places in France
The French know how to do the holidays. Here are some of my favorite holiday places in France and 2021
