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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Visit Occitanie. France’s “Other Riviera”
The third in the series of shore excursions for travelers on Mediterranean cruises, Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France shares ideas we can all use. Let’s see what she...
Look What’s Cooking on Sunday in Paris
Sunday is a day of rest for many people, but there’s plenty to keep you busy on Sunday in Paris… like a cooking class with a professional chef and...
Arles’ Feria du Riz: Bullfights and Fanfare
the controversal pastime - Ferias
Techno-Fabulous French Light Show: Carrières de Lumières
A recent visit to Carrières de Lumières was my third experience with the digital, immersive events staged in a former bauxite mine outside the village Les Baux de Provence....
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.
7 Days in Dordogne: Cahors to Sarlat
We finally got it right on the third day of the seven-day Dordogne tour with my friend from kindergarten. We narrowed down the “to-do” list for our seven-day...
The Monkey Temple: Kathmandu
When my friend, Rosemary, returned from Kathmandu in 1967, all she talked about was the “monkeys.” She said they were
Dancing Queen
If “Dancing Queen” from the movie “Mama Mia” came into your mind last Friday, it was me blasting the music
Uzès, France July 14
What’s happening in Uzès, France July 14? I set out with my camera to see how the French celebrate in
Thanksgiving in France? Celebrate Anyway!
I’m learning a lesson from my new friends this Thanksgiving in France. If it’s not your holiday, celebrate anyway! Wouldn’t
