Category: My Story

This is the story of how a holiday in France turned into a dream come true — I now live in France. Following each step along the way through the posts written in real time.

The Romance of Roquefort

By Barefoot Blogger on February 14, 2018 • ( 5 Comments )

How mould from rye bread found its way into the first Roquefort cheese

The Doors and Windows of Marseille

By Barefoot Blogger on February 5, 2018 • ( 12 Comments )

The Doors and Windows of Marseille Marseille doors and windows were the highlights of my first proper visit to Marseille. I want to share them with you. Marseille, the second-largest city in France, is where photographers must stop every few seconds to take a picture. Walking through the […]

Time to Renew the French Expat Visa

By Barefoot Blogger on January 12, 2018 • ( 18 Comments )

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Time to renew the French Expat Visa. It’s a gift from France that keeps on giving.

On Van Gogh’s Trail

By Barefoot Blogger on November 7, 2017 • ( 8 Comments )

Now that I’ve seen the movie “Loving Van Gogh” — in French no less, with no subtitles — I’m remembering my first visit to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence I started my quest for Van Gogh’s trail in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence early on a beautiful, sunny morning. Temperatures were in the high 70’s and a light wind […]

Three Very Good Reasons to Visit Orange, France

By Barefoot Blogger on October 8, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Not everyone who goes to Provence makes a stop in Orange, France. I’m unsure why because it’s not far from famous places like Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Plus, it’s an extraordinary place to visit. I’ve been to Orange, France, three times now for three different reasons. The first visit was […]

Barefoot Blogger’s Inspiration

By Barefoot Blogger on September 14, 2017 • ( 8 Comments )

A few months ago a dear friend from my days in Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away — age 95. “Ms. Dottie,” as she was lovingly called by all in the historic district of the small Southern town, was the Barefoot Blogger’s inspiration, my muse, and my confidant. It’s […]

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 […]

Uzès, France July 14

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

What’s happening in Uzès France July 14? 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 […]