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.
Time Flies. Make Memories!
 “Time flies” might sound a bit trite, but it seems to be truer than ever. That’s why I want to encourage my gal friends and followers to sign up for the “Memories You Promised Yourself” tour of the south of France with best selling author,
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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...
Winter Market in Uzès: It’s Not Quite the Same
Uzès Winter Saturday Market You should be here in February if you’ve visited the Uzès, Saturday Market, during tourist season and hate the crowds. The market is almost the...
The Romance of Roquefort
How mould from rye bread found its way into the first Roquefort cheese
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...
French Thermal Spa: The Cure
Of all the places the Barefoot Blogger has wandered, a trip to a French thermal spa for a cure has to be the most relaxing… and French! I’m pretty sure...
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!
It's market day!
It’s A Blustery Day in France: Le Mistral
When I was first considering the move to Uzès, France, a new friend mentioned the “wind” in the winter, Le
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
Istanbul: Shopping Highlights
A stop in Istanbul was an unexpected treat on the way to my adventure in Nepal. Who knew it was
Arles’ Feria du Riz: Bullfights and Fanfare
the controversal pastime – Ferias