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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Marseille is for Foodies
Marseille wasn’t high on my list of places to visit. A weekend spent there celebrating the birthday of a dear friend from Uzès totally changed my mind. On top...
A Dream Vacation in the South of France.
I’m feeling pretty smug these days that I get a South France holiday every day. I’m sorry, but it’s true. I feel like I’m the luckiest person in the...
A Taste of Barcelona
My recent return to France and tasting Barcelona was a walk through memory lane. Almost eight years ago, I stopped in Barcelona before beginning my new life in Uzès....
Provence Holidays:The Magical Colors of the Luberon
With tourists heading on their Provence holidays to Luberon to see lavender fields, Roussillon is along the way with its equally vibrant red, orange, and pink colors. These stories,...
Exploring the Contemporary Art Scene in Arles
Arles’s contemporary art scene is a new reason visitors flock to the city. One of my favorite Uzès-based British artists, Gilly Beal, visits Arles and shares her impressions of...
Hands-On Cooking School In the Heart of Uzès. Le Pistou
When you go to a friend’s house, with excellent food and wine flowing and lots of people you enjoy sitting around, it’s pretty special, don’t you agree? What if...
Travel Guide to Dordogne: Hints, Finds and Faux-Pas
Travel guide to Dordogne
7 Days in Dordogne: Rocamadour
Day five of the seven-day Dordogne marathon trip with my long-time friend, Julie, was one thing we looked forward to
Please “Do Not Return”
When I was giving hints about moving to France and getting rid of stuff, the rest of the story hadn’t
Techno-Fabulous French Light Show: Carrières de Lumières
A recent visit to Carrières de Lumières was my third experience with the digital, immersive events staged in a former