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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A Travel Pro’s Favorite Places in Provence
A visit to Provence – one of the most visited areas in France – is the second post in the Barefoot Blogger travel series by Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France....
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.
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...
7 Reasons You Should Go To The Camargue
Female expat living in Uzes travels deep into the south of France for a Camargue Safari
A Southern France Chambre d’Hôte: The Season Finale
Now that we’ve followed a year in the life of Brit ex-pats Jane and Gary at their southern France Chambre d’hôte let’s see how the season ends at Mas...
‘Cutting the Cheese’ and More French Etiquette
Nancy McGee, a gourmet guru, will be adding some culture to my blog, starting off with "Cheese Etiquette."
Fête Votive in Uzès. The Finale
Summer’s Best Fête Another Uzès Fête Votive has come to a successful end. Although the weather could have been better
Mas d’Augustine Chambre d’Hôte: Ready For Business
Jane’s tale of getting back to business after a winter break and updates on the B&b in France
10 Surprising Things I’ve Learned About French People
Their monthly blog, Cook’n with Class Uzes, allows me to explore my feelings about living in France. You may be
Original Art Keepsakes From France
Andy Newman’s packable art exhibit next to the Tourist office in Uzes features original art of places around town and