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.
Time Flies. Make Memories!
 “Time flies” might sound a bit trite, but it seems to be truer than ever. That’s why I want to encourage my gal friends and followers to sign up for the “Memories You Promised Yourself” tour of the south of France with best selling author,
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Starlight Tango at Uzes’ Château du DuchĂ©
The parking lot that my apartment shares with the Château du Duché is closed to traffic once a week through August. An ongoing festival, clearly for the benefit of...
Eating Your Way Through Sete, France
Eating your way through Sete France
The Cevennes: Saint Jean du Gard
Saint Jean du Gard I’ve never visited the Cevennes other than in Autumn, but it’s definitely the time and the place to go, especially on a Tuesday. It’s market...
In Search of the Cathars in Languedoc/Occitanie
These days, I’m curious as I embark on my travels around Languedoc Occitanie in search of the Cathars. The Cathar religion is a cult that once thrived in the...
An Unforgettable Day in Uzès. Six Insider Tips
When and what to see visiting Uzes
French Thermal Spa: The Cure
Of all the places the Barefoot Blogger has wandered, a trip to a French thermal spa for a cure has to be the most relaxing… and French! I’m pretty sure...
American in France: French Healthcare, Part 1
A unique perspective on my French vs. USA healthcare from one who has experienced a similar orthopedic injury and treatment
Nice City Break: Marc Chagall Makes It Nicer.
Next time you visit Nice, plan a morning or afternoon at the Musêe National Marc Chagall.
Emerging Mid-COVID in Uzès
Emerging amid COVID in Uzès is a tricky business, as it is in other parts of the world where active
French Spa Tour and Cure: Through the Pyrenees
The second day of the French Spa Tour and Cure started with a drive through the Pyrenees to the “beaux