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.
A Most Unusual Place for a French Vineyard
Wines from the Camargue Region of France
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Moving to France: Healthcare
One of the most asked questions for this American expat in France is about healthcare. "What do you do about healthcare when moving to France?"
Learning French: Pétanque, Pastis et Passé Composé
If I had known that learning French is fun, I would have gone to IS-AIX long ago. Perhaps it’s fun now because I’m in one of the most beautiful...
Artists in Lockdown: Around Uzès
I’m inspired to know people staying productive and creative during COVID. While I was in the United States, artists in lockdown here in Uzès created memorable art they are...
36 Hours of Wine and Roses in Provence
A road trip from Uzes to Provence
Moving to France: Patience
I’m not a very patient person. Never have been. When I moved to France I knew it would try my patience.
A Cure for Lockdown Boredom
Looking for a cure for lockdown boredom? Here’s a way to spend a few hours — or a lifetime. Try an art project inspired by Brazilian-American artist Vik Muniz....
3 Days in Paris
When it’s your first visit to Paris, how do you decide what to do? There are so many ways you
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Beaujolais Nouveau Day, traditionally on the third Thursday of November, celebrates the harvest’s end in France’s Beaujolais region. In Uzes,
Following Cook’n With Class to Seville
When Chef Eric and Yetunde told friends and clients they were going to Seville, I knew I would follow Cook’n
French Spa Tour and Cure: Through the Pyrenees
The second day of the French Spa Tour and Cure started with a drive through the Pyrenees to the “beaux
