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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Please “Do Not Return”
When I was giving hints about moving to France and getting rid of stuff, the rest of the story hadn't played out.
A Taste of Barcelona
My recent return to France and tasting Barcelona was a walk through memory lane. Almost eight years ago, I stopped in Barcelona before beginning my new life in Uzès....
Why Roussillon is “Red”: Fact and Fable
The Barefoot Blogger – as seen in France Today. Why is Roussillon red? The French commune of Roussillon is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, roughly midway between Avignon and...
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,...
Le Plus Beau Village: Saint-Jean-de-Côle
North of the Dordogne, near Brantome, lies Le Plus Beau Village Saint-Jean-de Côle — one of the prettiest villages in France. Within its tiny confines, the town of about...
5 Cures For Your Travel Itch
Ohhh… have I got an itch to travel? You, too? Here are five cures if you crave to travel to France. There are places I crave to visit. I...
The Monkey Temple of Kathmandu
Monkey Temple in Katmandu
Best French Christmas Markets: Colmar and Kaysersberg
The best French Christmas Markets are in the Alsace region of France, or so I’m told. I had to see
Himalayan Hiking Trails
Hiking in the Himalayas is, perhaps, the only way you can experience village life.
Tour and a Cure: A French Thermal Spa Experience
A French thermal spa experience is an adventure this expat couldn’t resist.