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 Drivers Test. Gimme A Break!
As much as I’d love to write a blog post this week, I’m too busy stressing! The French drivers’ code test is on tap for February 16th. Finally, there’s...
Lost in the Luberon: Gordes, Goult and Menerbes
When I learned my hometown friend, whom I hadn't seen in 40 years, was coming to visit me in Uzes, right away I started planning her trip. One that...
Travel Guide to Dordogne: Hints, Finds and Faux-Pas
Travel guide to Dordogne
Things I Should Have Learned in Kindergarten: French
Studies say the best time to learn a new language is as young as six months.
Moving to France. Just a Dream?
Moving to France. Just a Dream? I’ve met many people during my ten-year journey as an expat in France. These days, I am thinking of those who turned around...
Back to France Mid COVID
Maybe I’m crazy for traveling during a pandemic, but I couldn’t wait any longer. I wanted to get back to France mid-COVID. In October, I decided to leave my...
Big Life Changes Ahead? Consider A Provençal Lifestyle
What does the Barefoot Blogger think about the Provençal lifestyle after moving to the south of France? Perfectly Provence’s Carolyne
Amazing Proof That “Art Imitates Life” in France
“Art Imitates Life” in France
A Holiday Gift With Meaning: A Blind Girl’s Dream
Verity Smith inspires me and thousands of others. She gives meaning to so many lives. She needs our help.
The Romance of Roquefort
How mould from rye bread found its way into the first Roquefort cheese