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.
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Wines from the Camargue Region of France
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Packing tips for the 60+ solo female traveler
Traveling solo means there’s no one to help with the bags. What you take, you carry. I’m trying my best to pack light when I travel. There are lots...
Things I Should Have Learned in Kindergarten: French
Studies say the best time to learn a new language is as young as six months.
Home In Uzès
Home in Uzès It’s Wednesday. That means market day in Uzès with local vendors. They bring my favorite tapenades, like anchoïade spread, and only fresh, seasonal products. That’s why...
Barefooting in Sete, France
Sete, France on a weekend in the summer is more than a bar scene. It's a multi-cultural extravaganza.
Barefooting Around Uzès
After “lockdown” in the United States, I could stay in the US with my family or return to my home in Uzès. It was a tough call. For the...
Behind French Garden Walls: A Bit of Silk Mill History
When driving down the backroads of France near Uzés, it’s a common sight to ride alongside tall stone walls. You know these beautifully laid stones must conceal something amazing....
Christmas in Paris
Three months after landing in France I was in Paris for Christmas. Just thinking about again is a thrill.
Best Crab Cakes Ever
If there’s one thing American chefs do better than the French it’s crab cakes
French Lessons in Aix-en-Provence
If I could choose any place in the world for French lessons, it would be Aix-en-Provence. Just being here makes
From Dream to Reality: New Avenues To France
Bonjour, mes amis. Thank each of you who reached out to wish me a Happy Birthday. February 21st has always
