From Dream to Reality: New Avenues To France
Bonjour, mes amis. Thank each of you who reached out to wish me a Happy Birthday. February 21st has always been my favorite day of the year (if you want to write it down for next year!) Having spent another birthday enjoying my life and friends in Uzès, I am blessed to have a life […]
Ignite Your Passion For France
Barefoot Blogger has a fresh look, a bold vision, and countless ways to connect with you. Today, I am launching an all-new Barefoot Blogger website, a labor of love that marks a fresh chapter in my life. This revamped site is more than just a blog; it’s a toolkit, an inspiration, and a guide for […]
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Footloose in France Adventures of the Barefoot blogger</p> <p>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.</p> […]
Explore France
Click through the regions to learn more Popular Destinations Bordeaux Camargue Dordogne Luberon Marseille Carcassone Occitanie Provence Les Plus Beaux Villages “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” translates to “The Most Beautiful Villages of France.” It is an official designation given to a select number of small and picturesque villages in France that are recognized […]
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About Me Hi, I’m Deborah! The Barefoot Blogger Ten years ago, I started writing the blog as a “letter home” to keep my friends and family updated on my life as an American expatriate in France. It was intended to document my new reality through stories and pictures, capturing the events and emotions I encountered… […]
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 could go to some of them again and again. They are my favorites because of their rich cultural heritage, unique beauty, and cuisine. Let me tell […]
Solo Travel Tips and Wisdom
Solo travel is the passion that started it all, and it’s still my favorite way to see the world. Here are some tips I’ve learned.
Life in France: Managing Expectations
It’s been ten years since my “Great Adventure” in Uzès began. Truthfully, I’m amazed I’m still here. It all has to do with managing expectations. The Beginning Uzès on that Saturday morning ten years ago was more than I expected. The weekly market was in full swing. The circular street surrounding the historic Uzès district […]
Le Plus Beau Village: Monpazier, A Model French Bastide
Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, I never cared much about history. In fact, for years, I had a recurrent dream that I’d never really graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill because of a missing history credit. The surprise came to me in my dream as a letter asking me to return my diploma. My resistance to […]
Le Plus Beau Village: Saint-Jean-de-Côle
North of the Dordogne, near Brantome, lies Le Plus Beau Village Saint-Jean-de Côle — one of the prettiest villages in France. Within its tiny confines, the town of about 300 people features everything you’d wish for in a beaux village: a château, a Romano-Byzantine Church, a Priory (Abbey), a village square, and a combination of […]