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.
Bouzigues: An Oyster Lover’s Paradise South of France
South of France, on the Mediterranean, lies an oyster lover’s paradise—the unassuming village of Bouzigues. Here, you’ll discover a culinary gem revered by locals and seafood lovers alike for its claim to fame as the home of the “world’s best oysters.” Bouzigues is making waves
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It’s A Blustery Day in France: Le Mistral
When I was first considering the move to Uzès, France, a new friend mentioned the “wind” in the winter, Le Mistral. Since she chooses to return to her home...
Get Out of the Heat and Learn to Cook Provençal
Learn to cook Provençal at Le Pistou Cooking School Uzes, France
Marseille Tour: A Stormy Past. A Brilliant Future.
A recent Marseille tour turned my perception of the city inside out. Now I can’t wait to return. I’ll admit, a weekend in Marseille was not at the top...
Pézenas: Markets, Moliere and a King’s Stamp of Approval
The city of Moliere is steeped in history, including tales of a visit by a King that put the Languedoc village on the map. Pézenas is a town I...
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...
Romans in France: Nimes
Revisit the ancient past with a tour of Romans in Nimes — one of the critical Roman towns in “Gaul” during the days of Augustus. Romans in Nimes Nimes...
Pardon My Dust
My blog site has been a bit “wonky” lately. Perhaps you received a half-baked post never intended for prime time,
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,
A Personal Journey Back in Time
Oradour-sur-Glane is a village in France that won’t appear in travel magazines but is important on many levels. By writing
December Walk Around Uzès
When I was away from my French home in the winter months, I wished I could see what I was
