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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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...
In Search of the Cathars in Languedoc/Occitanie
These days, I’m curious as I embark on my travels around Languedoc Occitanie in search of the Cathars. The Cathar religion is a cult that once thrived in the...
Travel Tips for Passing Through CDG Paris
Passing through Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris can be a daunting experience for even the most seasoned traveler. On my last trip, I noted some things that made...
Is Owning a Chambre d’Hote in France Your Dream?
olives are ready for picking
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...
France Travel Tips You Can Steal From a 10-Year-Old
Special friends are on the way to visit the Barefoot Blogger, including my dear 10-year-old McKenna. Planning the 7-day visit has been easier than you'd think.
Visit France? Make a Wish
The holidays are the perfect time to make a wish. Wish for France. If you could visit anywhere in France, where
It Takes A Village to Raise This Expat
The Barefoot Blogger has stayed out of trouble… until last week
Pézenas: Markets, Moliere and a King’s Stamp of Approval
The city of Moliere is steeped in history, including tales of a visit by a King that put the Languedoc
Lost in the Luberon: Gordes, Goult and Menerbes
When I learned my hometown friend, whom I hadn’t seen in 40 years, was coming to visit me in Uzes,