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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French Lessons in Aix-en-Provence
If I could choose any place in the world for French lessons, it would be Aix-en-Provence. Just being here makes me feel like speaking French. The cozy cafes… Elegant...
Shopping Finds in San Quentin la Poterie
No matter how many times I visit the villages near Uzes, I find something new and irresistible.
Hot Air Balloon Adventures in France
Every time I visit the US to see family, it’s always the same. My grandson insists on watching videos of his grandmother’s hot air balloon ride. I’ll admit, when I...
The Postman’s Palace
The story of Ferdinand Cheval and his “Postman’s Palace” is one that few people outside France recognize. Yet, the monument he built to honor his love for his daughter...
A Southern France Chambre d’Hôte: The Season Finale
Now that we’ve followed a year in the life of Brit ex-pats Jane and Gary at their southern France Chambre d’hôte let’s see how the season ends at Mas...
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!
It's market day!
Covid Caught Me
Running away from Covid doesn’t work. If it did, dashing back and forth to stay ahead or rush ahead of
Roussillon: For Art and Authors
It is obvious that artists have forever loved Roussillon; but just recently, I discovered how many authors passed this way
10 Things That Are “Just So French”
When one of my long-time friends visited Uzès, she’d often say: “That’s just so French!” From fashions in boutique shops
“Off” Season at a Chambre d’Hôtes
Jane has quite a few projects in mind
