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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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 “games” were held. Then add the fanfare, color, and...
Antibes Again? It Just Gets Better
Last summer was the first time I visited Antibes. Afterward, I realized how much I loved the place and started scheming how to return. Thanks to author-friend Patricia Sands,...
A Cure for Lockdown Boredom
Looking for a cure for lockdown boredom? Here’s a way to spend a few hours — or a lifetime. Try an art project inspired by Brazilian-American artist Vik Muniz....
Paris: Fiddlers Rock the Château
Roby Lakatos Ensemble and the Festival "Hommage Menuhin"
Sete or Marseille? Which Has the Best Fish Soup?
Where's the best fish soup in France
Nice City Break: Marc Chagall Makes It Nicer.
Next time you visit Nice, plan a morning or afternoon at the Musêe National Marc Chagall.
Bordeaux Day 1: The Secrets of Great Wine
Those following the Barefoot Blogger know I’m a wine lover, not a wine connoisseur. That didn’t stop me from wine
Off the beaten track
Biking in France
The Best Ever Chocolat Chaud
So much time, so many places, so much chocolate
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
