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
Today's Trending Posts
Must-Read Books For Your French Adventure
Looking for “fun” reads about France? Check out these must-read books for your French adventure: “60 Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong” and “The Provence Book.” Explore the Heart of...
Much Ado About French Truffles in Uzès
Uzès is famous for French truffles. Black ones. Pigs and dogs sniff them out from beneath the roots of trees.
How to Get To France Via Barcelona by Train
If you’re thinking of heading to Uzès this summer or anywhere else in the south of France, check out flights to and from Barcelona. Then grab a train. When...
3 Perfect Days in Bordeaux
There are so many places to see in France that deciding where to go is difficult. So when a friend suggested a Bordeaux visit, I said, “When?!” Although I...
Join These Favorite French Classes From Your Home
Before “lockdown,” IS Aix-en-Provence French language classes and Cook’n with Class Uzès quickly filled their summer spaces. Now, you can join these French class favorites from your home! French Lessons...
Oh! “The Places You’ll Go!”
For five full days we packed in as much history, animal adventures, and fun in the south of France as we possibly could.
My Travel Inspiration: Aunt Rose
As long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of “faraway places” — like the ones Mother told me about when
How to Make the Best of Hot Weather In France
As I write this post, I’m far from France’s hot weather. I’m in the US for a few weeks, spending
All About Food South of France
Since COVID has scrambled plans about traveling this year, many things still excite me about life in Uzès. Like food.
My Life in France: Taking Stock and Next Steps
I moved to France. Alone.