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.
A Most Unusual Place for a French Vineyard
Wines from the Camargue Region of France
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Celebrating July 14: A Snapshot of French Life
The French celebrate Le Quatorze Juillet (Bastille Day) to commemorate the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789. A Tribute to French History On July...
Le Plus Beau Village Sainte-Enimie and the Donkey Trail
One good thing leads to another when you take a day trip from Uzès to Le Plus Beau Village Sainte-Enimie in the Cévennes Mountains. A Day Trip from Uzès...
Discovering Roman Life in Gaul: Narbonne
Now that I live in Uzès, I wish I knew more about Roman life in France. I should have paid more attention to Ms. Clegg, my Latin teacher in...
10 Things That Are “Just So French”
When one of my long-time friends visited Uzès, she’d often say: “That’s just so French!” From fashions in boutique shops to foods at the market, there’s much to learn...
Amazing Proof That “Art Imitates Life” in France
"Art Imitates Life" in France
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...
My Life and Travels in France: The Beginning
As long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of “faraway places” — like the ones Mother told me about
Artists in Lockdown: Around Uzès
I’m inspired to know people staying productive and creative during COVID. While I was in the United States, artists in
France Bound Part 2: London for Fashionistas
Gianni Versace exhibited his collection of history-making fashions at the V&A Museum in London years ago, before his untimely and
A Quick Jump Across the Pond
there’s more fun ahead.
