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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Village Scenes in Uzes: Domaine Saint Firmin
My first morning's walk has already reaped benefits. It led me to a part of Uzes I've never explored and to an interesting "Village Scene."
Oh La La! San Quentin la Poterie, France
Visiting the pottery village of San Quentin la Poterie France
Movie Night in Uzes: Carmen at the Met
French opera, performed live in New York, broadcast live at a cinema in Uzes -- with French subtitles.
3 Perfect Days in Bordeaux
There are so many places to see in France that deciding where to go is difficult. So when a friend suggested a Bordeaux visit, I said, “When?!” Although I...
Pézenas: Markets, Moliere and a King’s Stamp of Approval
The city of Moliere is steeped in history, including tales of a visit by a King that put the Languedoc village on the map. Pézenas is a town I...
Why Roussillon is “Red”: Fact and Fable
The Barefoot Blogger – as seen in France Today. Why is Roussillon red? The French commune of Roussillon is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, roughly midway between Avignon and...
Uzès to Nice: Nice!
Traveling by train from Uzès to Nice for the weekend was too much of a good thing to pass up.
Behind French Garden Walls: A Bit of Silk Mill History
When driving down the backroads of France near Uzés, it’s a common sight to ride alongside tall stone walls. You
Loire Valley Châteaux: Amboise and Clos Luce
The Barefoot Blogger is off to explore the middle of France: the Loire Valley châteaux and vineyards.
5 Things You Must Do in Montmartre
Next time you’re in Paris, here are 5 places to see in Montmartre
