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.
Bouziques: An Oyster Lover’s Paradise South of France
South of France, on the Mediterranean, lies an oyster lover’s paradise—the unassuming village of Bouziques. Here, you’ll discover a culinary gem revered by locals and seafood lovers alike for its claim to fame as the home of the “world’s best oysters.” Bouziques is making waves
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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...
Discovering Roman Life in Gaul: Narbonne
Now that I live in Uzès, I wish I knew more about Roman life in France. I should have paid more attention to Ms. Clegg, my Latin teacher in...
Uzès on COVID-19 Lock Down
Like myself, many of us are curious and concerned about Uzès during the COVID-19 lockdown. Fortunately, my friend and travel companion, Paula, is safe and well in Uzès and...
My Life in France. Pinch Me.
You don’t know how often the Barefoot Blogger has to pinch herself to believe my life in France. It’s more than a dream come true. It’s pure heaven. It’s...
7 Days in Dordogne: The Finale
After six days in Dordogne with my Colorado friend, it was time for the grand finale. We threw caution to the wind and took our first hot air balloon...
“The Most Elegant Woman in Paris”
If France had been within the realm of my imagination while growing up, surely Jacqueline Delubac would have been close to the top of my list of idols.
Join Me In The South of France! Memories Tour 2020
Grab your suitcase and come along on the Memories Tour 2020! Sign up NOW for the South of France Memories
Expat Tips: Nothing Is Easy About Moving To France
Nothing’s easy about moving to France. A new Barefoot Blogger friend is moving to Uzès and wants some expat tips
Istanbul: Shopping Highlights
A stop in Istanbul was an unexpected treat on the way to my adventure in Nepal. Who knew it was
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
There’s a new obsession running around in my head: “Visit as many of France’s ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages‘ as I
