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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Moving to France. Just a Dream?
Moving to France. Just a Dream? I’ve met many people during my ten-year journey as an expat in France. These days, I am thinking of those who turned around...
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 lockdown here in Uzès created memorable art they are...
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...
7 Days in Dordogne: Up, Up and Away!
What a day! A visit to Chenonceau ended our tour on a high note. My traveling companion and long-lost and found friend from grade school, Julie, and I put...
Winter Market in Uzès: It’s Not Quite the Same
Uzès Winter Saturday Market You should be here in February if you’ve visited the Uzès, Saturday Market, during tourist season and hate the crowds. The market is almost the...
Sete or Marseille? Which Has the Best Fish Soup?
Where's the best fish soup in France
Moving to France: The Visa
Looks like lots of folks are thinking about moving to France. First, the visa. This post was #1 among blog
Aigues-Mortes: History, Torture and Transformation
There are hardly more historically significant towns in France than Aigues-Mortes. Within the walled city, legends and facts reveal a
Original Art Keepsakes From France
Andy Newman’s packable art exhibit next to the Tourist office in Uzes features original art of places around town and
Heat Wave! Go To Corsica
We’re having a heat wave in Uzès this week. It’s supposed to be close to 105° (41°C). The French call