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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My Life in France. Pinch Me.
You don’t know how often the Barefoot Blogger has to pinch herself to believe my life in France. It’s more than a dream come true. It’s pure heaven. It’s...
French Drivers’ Code: A Humbling Experience
Now that I’ve dealt with the humbling experience of failing the French drivers’ code test not once but six times, I’ll make this post short and sweet After the...
Finding Your Way Through Paris’ CDG
Like many of you who will be finding your way through Paris’ CDG in the next weeks and months, I’m heading there, too. It’s time to plan ahead and...
‘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."
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....
French Drivers Test. Gimme A Break!
As much as I’d love to write a blog post this week, I’m too busy stressing! The French drivers’ code test is on tap for February 16th. Finally, there’s...
French Etiquette: Say It With Flowers
Nancy McGee knows the answers when it comes to French etiquette. She can tell us the French way, from the
Memories Tour: French Pottery and Pont du Gard
The ancient Roman aqueduct Pont Du Gard and San Quentin la Poterie were just two stops on Day 11 of
Dancing Queen
If “Dancing Queen” from the movie “Mama Mia” came into your mind last Friday, it was me blasting the music
Discover the Thrill of French Brocantes: A Collector’s Paradise
My life in France has been more than a geographical move; it’s been a dive into a collector’s paradise. France