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.
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Wines from the Camargue Region of France
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Paris Through Your Eyes
Best photos of Paris
Lockdown in Uzès. A Story of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving for Americans in Uzés this year is truly a story of sharing. One traditional Thanksgiving meal fed over two dozen Americans in thirteen different households, plus leftovers to...
Why Roussillon is “Red”: Fact and Fable
The Barefoot Blogger – as seen in France Today. Why is Roussillon red? The French commune of Roussillon is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, roughly midway between Avignon and...
Village Scenes in Uzes: Domaine Saint Firmin
My first morning's walk has already reaped benefits. It led me to a part of Uzes I've never explored and to an interesting "Village Scene."
Lavender Fields Close To Uzès
Searching for lavender fields close to Uzès isn’t just for tourists. Locals take great pleasure in finding them too — off the beaten track — in a charming town...
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...
Off the beaten track
Biking in France
Party Time in Nimes: Jeudi de Nimes
Every Thursday night during July and August the city of Nimes throws a party.
In Search of Dickens: London at Christmas
Charles Dickens characters on every street corner
Flood in Uzès: The Aftermath
By now you know the south of France was hit by flooding in many villages near Uzes