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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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
Time for Water Jousting in Sete!
It’s time for the St. Louis Festival in Sete. Gee, I hate to miss it this year. It’s always so much fun: beach time, parties, and the Sete water...
La Grande-Motte: A Thoroughly Modern French Holiday
Just an hour down the road from Uzes, near Montpelier, is the beach resort La Grande-Motte. At first glance, it's a bit like seeing a piece of contemporary furniture...
Back to the Camargue: The White Horses
White horses of the Camargue
A Day at the Beach in Sete: That’s Life!
Solo female expat living in Uzes, France says "a day at the beach makes life better"
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...
Oyster Roasts, Magnolias and Pat Conroy
Back to Beaufort Oyster roasts, magnolias, and Pat Conroy In Beaufort, South Carolina –– where I used to live– the
Techno-Fabulous French Light Show: Carrières de Lumières
A recent visit to Carrières de Lumières was my third experience with the digital, immersive events staged in a former
Pézenas: Markets, Moliere and a King’s Stamp of Approval
The city of Moliere is steeped in history, including tales of a visit by a King that put the Languedoc
Moving to France: Patience
I’m not a very patient person. Never have been. When I moved to France I knew it would try my