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...
French Drivers’ Code: A Humbling Experience
Now that I’ve dealt with the humbling experience of failing the French drivers’ code test not once but six times, I’ll make this post short and sweet After the...
Moving to France: The Visa
Looks like lots of folks are thinking about moving to France. First, the visa. This post was #1 among blog followers in 2018. Bonne chance!
Discovering Roman Life in Gaul: Narbonne
Now that I live in Uzès, I wish I knew more about Roman life in France. I should have paid more attention to Ms. Clegg, my Latin teacher in...
5 Cures For Your Travel Itch
Ohhh… have I got an itch to travel? You, too? Here are five cures if you crave to travel to France. There are places I crave to visit. I...
Buying a Car in France
Nothing’s easy about living in France, especially for an ex-pat like me. I’m not good with details. By that, I mean I don’t let facts interfere with what I...
Uzès Preps for Olympic-Sized Crowds
This summer, France is having a party—the Paris 2024 Olympics. Uzès is preparing for Olympic-sized crowds to filter down from
The Oddest Place You Will Find That Makes Olive Oil
“Moulins olive à huile” (olive oil mills) are right around where I live in Uzes
Nimes Arena: The Great Roman Games
The Nimes Arena Imagine revisiting the Roman Games of Augustus Caesar’s time. Now, place yourself in the spot where the
Milan Cathedral and Bocelli: Music for Hope
Come along on a visit to the Milan Cathedral: Duomo di Milano as you enjoy the televised Bocelli concert. Let’s
