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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Sete, France: How Sweet It Is
Sète may be a small town on the French Mediterranean coast, but it hits above its weight in the gastronomic arena. Home of the most sought-after oysters in France,...
Life in Uzès: Traveling with a Pet
I’ve found a suitable companion after seven years of living in France. Now I’m learning about life in Uzès, traveling with a pet. Meet Fanny. Fanny came into my...
Gardens and Gladiators in Nimes France
Gardens and Gladiators in Nimes, France, took me back to Miss Clegg’s Latin class in high school. Some of you reading this story remember Miss Clegg. Or you had...
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...
The Best French Oysters: Tarbouriech
Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France and I often team up for a road trip. Or just to get into trouble. This time, the road took us southwest from...
City Side of Nice: Favorite Finds
With all the cold, rainy weather in winter, I enjoy looking back at some of summer's favorite places. Enjoy the city side of Nice and think about sunny days
Memories Tour: French Pottery and Pont du Gard
The ancient Roman aqueduct Pont Du Gard and San Quentin la Poterie were just two stops on Day 11 of
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
Give Thanks for New Friends Who Help Color My World
New Friends Who Help Color My World Thanksgiving has a new meaning to me this year. It’s not a holiday
Up, Up and Away
Single in France Saying farewell to family and friends in the US for the next chapter of “single living in
