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Uzès Preps for Olympic-Sized Crowds

­This summer, France is having a party—the Paris 2024 Olympics. Uzès is preparing for Olympic-sized crowds to filter down from Paris.  Olympic Games Bring Crowds to Uzès The Paris Olympic Games of 2024 will take place from July 26 to August 11. Millions of spectators will flood into Paris, where iconic landmarks are transformed into […]

Uzès

Experience the Allure of Uzès <h1>Experience the Allure of Uzès</h1> <h2>An energized medieval town in the Occitanie region of France.</h2> <iframe id=”video_player65b8a252530da” width=”100%” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/5CrNm0ZX2lk?&autohide=1&showtitle=0&autoplay=1&version=3&loop=1&playlist=5CrNm0ZX2lk&controls=1&showinfo=1&modestbranding=0&rel=1&mute=1″ allow=”autoplay; encrypted-media” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> <h2>An energized medieval town in the Occitanie region of France</h2> <iframe id=”video_player65b8a25254c33″ width=”100%” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/5CrNm0ZX2lk?&autohide=1&showtitle=0&autoplay=1&version=3&loop=1&playlist=5CrNm0ZX2lk&controls=1&showinfo=1&modestbranding=0&rel=1&mute=1″ allow=”autoplay; encrypted-media” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> Uzès captivates visitors worldwide with its vibrant medieval allure […]

The Basics About Uzès

One of France’s most charming and popular destinations It seems more and more people want to know and visit Uzès. The growing crowds and booming rental market say this medieval town is fast becoming a hot spot in the south of France. Within easy traveling distance from Montpellier, Nimes, and Avignon, and its proximity to […]

Uzès Truffle Festival Star: Madame Cochan

Uzès Truffle Festival 2023 is here! Let’s take a look back … Saturday night, I served a fancy pork terrine bought in the Loire Valley to friends in town for the Uzès’ Truffle Festival. That bite of pork could have been my last. I’m in love with pigs. I’ve always had an attraction to pigs, […]

Lavender Fields Close To Uzès

Searching for lavender fields close to Uzès isn’t just for tourists. Locals take great pleasure in finding them too — off the beaten track — in a charming town — with a great restaurant. Goudargues is one of those special places. Less than an hour’s drive from Uzès, Goudargues is known locally as the Venise […]

Life in Uzès: Traveling with a Pet

Life in Uzès Traveling with Pets

I’ve found a suitable companion after seven years of living in France. Now I’m learning about life in Uzès, traveling with a pet.  Meet Fanny. Fanny came into my life six weeks ago. Now, we’re inseparable. My friend Aileen brought Fanny from Sete. Aileen knows how much I covet her little Yorkie, Karma, and she’s […]

Grand Re-Opening in Uzès

After months of lockdown, we’re ready to open again! Tomorrow is the grand re-opening in Uzès of shops and cafes with outside dining. Ready… Set … Let’s Go! There’s lots of activity in Uzès this week, with business owners tidying up their spaces after a long time of closed doors. Friends are grabbing reservations to […]

Snow In Uzès!

Snow in Uzès! Remember how excited you were as a child when you looked out your window and there was snow on the ground? That’s how I felt when we had snow in Uzès. It was glorious! As you can imagine, it doesn’t often snow in southern France. That’s one reason so many come here […]

‘Tis The Day After Christmas In Uzès

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“Tis the day after Christmas in Uzès. For those who wish you could see the decorations and holiday market in my favorite town, enjoy the tour!  While you’re here, I would like to share my thoughts and feelings for the day. I’m no poet, yet it came out in rhyme. ”Tis the day after Christmas […]

December Walk Around Uzès

When I was away from my French home in the winter months,  I wished I could see what I was missing. I longed for a December walk around Uzès. Now that I’m firmly planted here for a while, I’d like to share what I’m seeing. So many friends of the Barefoot Blogger have asked. So […]