Category: Around France

My French Life: Interrupted

By Barefoot Blogger on August 28, 2017 • ( 87 Comments )

My French life doesn’t always go as planned. I thought I would take a short visit to the States, Now I know how little control I have of of my life.

From the Beginning: Destination Uzes France

By Barefoot Blogger on August 23, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

This time four years ago I was headed toward one of the biggest adventures in my life — destination Uzes France. To grasp the reality of it all, I’m taking a look back to see how it all started. Only four more days until I leave for my great […]

Visiting a French Farmer

By Barefoot Blogger on August 20, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

The French farmer who sells goat cheese at the Uzes Saturday Market is one of my favorite vendors. He’s certainly one of the most colorful. Each year he stages an event at his farm and invites the public. Having no idea what to expect and having nothing else […]

How to Make the Best of Hot Weather In France

By Barefoot Blogger on August 5, 2017 • ( 6 Comments )

As I write this post I’m a long way from the hot weather in France. I’m in the US for a few weeks spending time with my “grands.” Usually I’m not anxious to leave Uzes, but I’ll admit, the heat was getting to me. The thermometer in town […]

Royalty in Uzes: Up Close and Personal

By Barefoot Blogger on July 30, 2017 • ( 8 Comments )

There’s not much that I love more than hobnobbing with royalty. Even if it’s from a distance. Each year Uzes hosts a musical event during the summer that brings in famed artists from around the world. This year, the festival brought in French royalty — Prince Albert of […]

Want to Live Abroad Solo? Learn How to “Let Go”

By Barefoot Blogger on July 25, 2017 • ( 21 Comments )

How did I decide I wanted to live abroad solo? My friends at Cook’n with Class asked me to answer that question and write a guest post for their blog. Let me share the story with you. When people say to me: “you’re so brave to move to […]

Get Out of the Heat and Learn to Cook Provençal

By Barefoot Blogger on July 16, 2017 • ( 6 Comments )

Learn to cook Provençal at Le Pistou Cooking School Uzes, France

Uzes, France July 14th

By Barefoot Blogger on July 15, 2017 • ( 10 Comments )

What’s happening in Uzes, France on July 14th? I set out with my camera to see how the French celebrate in this small town. It’s all about family, food, dancing and fireworks. This year, it was also about brocante. A hundred or more brocante dealers showed off their best […]