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.
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7 Days in Dordogne: Market Day in Sarlat
Sarlat. You’re the winner. Of all the places I’ve been on my Dordogne tour these past five days, I like you the best. Take a look at market day...
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse and New Chaussures
Les Halles de Lyon Day Two in Lyon was rainy, so a perfect time to do some shopping. Not that I need an excuse to shop! Lyon’s first stop...
French Lessons in Aix-en-Provence
If I could choose any place in the world for French lessons, it would be Aix-en-Provence. Just being here makes me feel like speaking French. The cozy cafes… Elegant...
Today’s French Lesson: “Parler de l’Amour”
It’s St. Valentine’s Day. What better time to learn French, the language of love? During today’s French lesson at IS Aix-en-Provence, we dove into a treasure chest of words...
5 Cures For Your Travel Itch
Ohhh… have I got an itch to travel? You, too? Here are five cures if you crave to travel to France. There are places I crave to visit. I...
Buying a Car in France
Nothing’s easy about living in France, especially for an ex-pat like me. I’m not good with details. By that, I mean I don’t let facts interfere with what I...
The Bulls are Here!
It’s Fete Votive again in Uzes! While the Barefoot Blogger is out and about, taking in the activities of Fete
Uzès Christmas Market In Real-Time
Uzès Christmas Market in real-time is right now. Imagine you’re here if you cover your eyes and click your heels
“The Golden Girls” Day 9-10 Port Vendres and Collioure
Revisit Port Vendres and Collioure, France’s seaside towns, with my North Carolina friends and me. You may want to put
Marseille: Resilient After All
To me Marseille’s story is one of resilience. It shows how perseverance conquers adversity.