Les Mardis Nocturnes D’Uzès
Nothing compares with the Saturday or Wednesday markets in Uzes. Yet these Tuesday events, clearly for tourists, have the added attraction of a nighttime ambiance in the Place des Duche.
Expat Tips: Nothing Is Easy About Moving To France
A new Barefoot Blogger friend is moving to Uzes and wants some expat tips. Just like me, she’s tossing away most of her worldly possessions in the US and she’s starting all over in France. There are a few things I learned my first year here that seem […]
Fall … In Love With Provence
This time of year in Provence brings out my very favorite colors in the crayon box.
My Life in France. Pinch Me.
It’s more than a dream come true. It’s pure heaven.
Just Another Summer Tuesday Night in Uzès
There’s a bit of music and, of course, tango dancing at the Mairie (town hall)
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!
It’s market day!
12 Things You’ll Miss in France This Year
If you don’t already have your bags packed, here are a few things you’ll surely miss staying at home.
‘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.”
Shopping Finds in San Quentin la Poterie
No matter how many times I visit the villages near Uzes, I find something new and irresistible.
Uzés Christmas Revisited
Christmas in the beautiful village of Uzes, France.
Family Is Visiting Uzès
Family is visiting Uzès. Nothing could make me happier than to show him the sights and to introduce him to my new friends.
Lost in the Luberon: Gordes, Goult and Menerbes
When I learned my hometown friend, whom I hadn’t seen in 40 years, was coming to visit me in Uzes, right away I started planning her trip. One that we’d both enjoy.
A Sunday in Provence: L’isle Sur la Sorgue
L’isle Sur la Sorgue is now one of my “best favorite places”to visit and to show off to guests who want to wander through Provence
Arles: Feria du Riz Food and Fashion
Just tell me there’s a bullfight close to Uzes and I’m there. As usual, there’s always a party going on that makes the corrida even more fun.
French Bobo Fashion for Fall: A New Look from Long Ago
As published in France Today There’s a dress shop in the village square of my adopted home in France where finding what’s new in fall fashions takes you back a century or two. A visit to the store reminds you of rummaging through your grandmother’s closet, or uncovering […]
Village Scenes in Uzes: Place aux Herbes on a Summer Day
Here are some of the sights that are typical — and some not so likely — this time of year. The scene: the center of the village — the Place des Herbes.
French Fashion for Summer: Bobo Chic Style
A return to the Romance Era of French fashion is not a dream. It is alive and more appealing than ever for summer. Thanks to L’Atelier des Ours in Uzes, France for the inspiration for this post on Bohemian Chic style.
On the Road with Sally: Behind the Scenes
The first day out on the road with “Sally” needs a bit more of an explanation than was offered in the previous post. You see, nothing about my new life in France is as easy as it seems. As you may remember from this summer’s blogs, my friend […]
My Name is Deborah
For years I’ve wondered if I should be called “Deborah”, not ” Debby”. It seems like “Deborah” is a name more fitting to my age. Now that I’m an American in Uzès, I think I will switch. My name is Deborah. An American in Uzès The French don’t get […]