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.
Bouzigues: An Oyster Lover’s Paradise South of France
South of France, on the Mediterranean, lies an oyster lover’s paradise—the unassuming village of Bouzigues. Here, you’ll discover a culinary gem revered by locals and seafood lovers alike for its claim to fame as the home of the “world’s best oysters.” Bouzigues is making waves
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Emerging Mid-COVID in Uzès
Emerging amid COVID in Uzès is a tricky business, as it is in other parts of the world where active seniors live among the community's population
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...
Loire Valley: Château Clos Lucé and Leonardo Da Vinci
Tour of Leonardo da Vinci museum at Loire Valley's Chateau Clos Luce
Back to France: The Perfect Travel Plan
After spending three months with family and friends in the US, I’m back in Uzès. For the return trip to France, I came by the southerly route: Barcelona to Collioure....
Uzès on COVID-19 Lock Down
Like myself, many of us are curious and concerned about Uzès during the COVID-19 lockdown. Fortunately, my friend and travel companion, Paula, is safe and well in Uzès and...
Why Nimes is a “Must See” for Roman History Lovers
Nimes What to See Why is Nimes a “must-see” for lovers of Roman history? Because it’s a city where you can literally see, touch, and experience Roman life in...
Let’s Eat the World? Start in Seville
Let’s Eat the World? What’s in a name? I’m finding out while exploring, cooking, and eating in Seville. Let’s Eat
The View at the Top
Life in Uzès There are some fantastic views in the world that you can wake up to every day. For
Uzès to Nice: Nice!
Traveling by train from Uzès to Nice for the weekend was too much of a good thing to pass up.
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 13 Cinque Terre
A side trip from Florence, Italy took “The Golden Girls” to the villages of Cinque Terre where colorful architecture and
