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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Uzès to Nice: Nice!
Traveling by train from Uzès to Nice for the weekend was too much of a good thing to pass up. If the chance to visit with friends wasn’t enough,...
The French “Ninth Art”: Bandes Dessinées
The French love bandes dessinées -- drawn cartoons. We may call them "funnies" in the States but here they take the art form quite seriously....
Marseille: Resilient After All
To me Marseille's story is one of resilience. It shows how perseverance conquers adversity.
A Day in the Life of an Expat in Uzes
life of an expat
Who’s Got the World’s Best Oysters?
The French are so passionate about their oysters, they consume more of the hard-shelled delicacies than they export.
Must-Read Books For Your French Adventure
Looking for “fun” reads about France? Check out these must-read books for your French adventure: “60 Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong” and “The Provence Book.” Explore the Heart of...
Must-Read Books For Your French Adventure
Looking for “fun” reads about France? Check out these must-read books for your French adventure: “60 Million Frenchmen Can’t Be
Much Ado About French Truffles in Uzès
Uzès is famous for French truffles. Black ones. Pigs and dogs sniff them out from beneath the roots of trees.
What Your Tour Guide Won’t Tell You About Cinque Terra
I visited Cinque Terra on a tour of Italy with friends from the Carolinas. We had planned only one
I Just Want To Sing in a Rock Band
It’s been my suppressed desire to sing in a rock band
