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.
Bouzigues: An Oyster Lover’s Paradise South of France
South of France, on the Mediterranean, lies an oyster lover’s paradise—the unassuming village of Bouzigues. 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.” Bouzigues is making waves
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Aigues-Mortes: History, Torture and Transformation
There are hardly more historically significant towns in France than Aigues-Mortes. Within the walled city, legends and facts reveal a rich history of conquering heroes and suffering martyrs. Today,...
Visit Uzès, France: Inside the Château de Duché
Anyone who visits Uzès, France, is in awe of the Château de Duché. It’s the town’s centerpiece and home to the Duke of Uzès, France’s oldest ducal peerage. The...
Summer in Uzès: Fete Votive!
Celebrate summer in south of France at Uzes' Fete Votive. A summer event that everyone looks forward to attending.
French Thermal Spa: The Cure
Of all the places the Barefoot Blogger has wandered, a trip to a French thermal spa for a cure has to be the most relaxing… and French! I’m pretty sure...
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 possibly can.” So far, I’ve seen only 13 out...
Caromb and the Pipinette
WHERE ELSE WOULD I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT PIPINETTES?
On the Road with Sally: Saint Jean du Gard
Saint Jean du Gard Sally’s first road trip was to the Cévennes and Tuesday market in Saint Jean du Gard.
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
South of France Memories: Four Reasons to Sign Up Now
How often have you told yourself: “Someday I’m going to visit the south of France.” If you’ve always wanted to
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.
