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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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...
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.
The Feria’s in Nimes. Let the Party Begin!
This weekend, the ancient Roman city in the south of France will party! It’s Feria Time in Nimes! One of the most exciting events in France’s Languedoc region is...
What’s Cooking in Marseille? A Day with the Provence Gourmet
I love it for someone who has never spent much time in Marseille! I jumped to join a cooking class in Marseille with Gilles Conchy of Provence Gourmet. Read...
20 Things That Are So Odd In France
Some of the simplest things in France are the most unusual and most complicated.
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...
They Chose Uzes! House Hunters International Update
For those who may not have seen the House Hunters International episode on HGTV, Erin and her family chose Uzès!
Halloween Train to the Cevennes
There’s nothing like a ride on a train through the Cevennes with a gazillion Halloween goblins!
France Tour? Uzes Market Bites and Sound Bytes
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A Cure for Lockdown Boredom
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