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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A Day at the Beach in Sete: That’s Life!
Solo female expat living in Uzes, France says "a day at the beach makes life better"
Samuel Beckett in Roussillon, France
The red hills of Roussillon are an inspiration for artists, but I had no idea how many famous authors came to visit Roussillon.
Provence Holidays:The Magical Colors of the Luberon
With tourists heading on their Provence holidays to Luberon to see lavender fields, Roussillon is along the way with its equally vibrant red, orange, and pink colors. These stories,...
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.
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...
Today’s French Lesson: “Parler de l’Amour”
It’s St. Valentine’s Day. What better time to learn French, the language of love? During today’s French lesson at IS Aix-en-Provence, we dove into a treasure chest of words...
Arles’ Feria du Riz: Bullfights and Fanfare
the controversal pastime – Ferias
Nice, How Did I End Up Here?
I’m thinking of my mother today. Bonnie. When Bonnie was my age, everyone knew where they could find her— in
Inside A French Artist’s Home
Restored Silk Mill Farm in 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