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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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...
Behind French Garden Walls: A Bit of Silk Mill History
When driving down the backroads of France near Uzés, it’s a common sight to ride alongside tall stone walls. You know these beautifully laid stones must conceal something amazing....
Le Plus Beau Village: Monpazier, A Model French Bastide
Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, I never cared much about history. In fact, for years, I had a recurrent dream that I’d never really graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill...
Exploring Occitanie: The Port of Sete
The new “go-to” place in the south of France is Occitanie Occitanie is the new “go-to” place in the south of France. When visitors have had their fill of...
20 Things That Are So Odd In France
Some of the simplest things in France are the most unusual and most complicated.
Eating Your Way Through Sete, France
Eating your way through Sete France
The Inside Story: A Chambres d’Hôtes in France
The “nitty-gritty” about B&B ownership
In Training for Nepal
Before I ever dreamed of living in France, I had this wild idea about visiting Nepal and Kathmandu
France Bound: Favorite London Flats and Foods
France Bound Getting back to life in France means a stopover in London is a must! A stop in London
4,345 Miles and A World Away
Soon the Barefoot Blogger will be returning home to France. Meanwhile, it’s springtime at the beach in the Carolinas.