Uzès Truffle Festival Star: Madame Cochan
Uzès Truffle Festival 2023 is here! Let’s take a look back … Saturday night, I served a fancy pork terrine bought in the Loire Valley to friends in town for the Uzès’ Truffle Festival. That bite of pork could have been my last. I’m in love with pigs. I’ve always had an attraction to pigs, […]
December Walk Around Uzès
When I was away from my French home in the winter months, I wished I could see what I was missing. I longed for a December walk around Uzès. Now that I’m firmly planted here for a while, I’d like to share what I’m seeing. So many friends of the Barefoot Blogger have asked. So […]
Wine Tasting and Cruising Canal du Midi
Canal cruising is more than floating along slowly all day in a barge. Wine tasting and cruising was the perfect day on the Athos Canal du Midi cruise.
Aboard the Athos Canal du Midi Luxury Barge
If visiting the south of France is in your future, an Athos Canal du Midi Cruise should be at the top of your “to-do” list.
A Foodie Holiday in Antibes
Antibes has a special attraction for me. Perhaps it’s the architecture and the narrow colorful avenues. It could be the quaint little hotel where I stay that’s so close to little shops and outdoor cafes, yet so hidden away. On my most recent visit, the main attraction was the food. Here’s a look at Antibes restaurant favorites
Dordogne Plus Beaux Villages: Beynac and Castlenaud
On the way back from my recent visit to the States, I intentionally stopped in Dordogne to see four of the beaux villages on my list: Beynac-et-Cazenac, Castlenaud-la-Chapelle, Monpazier, and St. Jean-de-Côle.
Back to France … Home Again in Uzès
Sometimes, it seems that I’m being unappreciative to my family I visit in the US. But when I return back to France again, I can’t believe how happy I feel. I’m at home. But at the same time, I’m on a great adventure. For now, I’ve reveled in spending time with my adorable grandchildren in […]
Tree Sports in Uzes. Who knew?
Have you ever heard of “tree sports?” Neither had I. Now, trees are where I’d love to hang out. Literally! Time to learn about three sports in Uzès. Tree sports in Uzès One of my favorite places in Uzes is the Vallée de l’Eure. I’ve written about the spring that feeds Pont du Gard, the […]
Lyon, France: Behind Closed Doors
Lyon hides some of its best features out of sight, behind closed doors.
Finding Your Way Through Paris’ CDG
Like many of you who will be finding your way through Paris’ CDG in the next weeks and months, I’m heading there, too. It’s time to plan ahead and remember some of the things I’ve learned. Mostly the hard way. Travel Tips for Passing Through CDG Paris Passing through Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris […]