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.
Arles is a town I keep coming back to again and again. Maybe it’s the way history and art are woven into every street. No matter how often I visit, I still find myself stopping
The Barefoot Blogger shares over 10 years of inspiring personal stories and enriching experiences across France. Exploring both renowned landmarks and hidden treasures through the eyes of an American expat who has embraced life in this captivating country. Be prepared to fall in love with France all over again.
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With the Paris Olympics just around the corner and the city buzzing with anticipation, why not take a break from the summer heat and dive
The parade down the main street of town, however, was straight out of a H.G. Wells novel.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tour When visitors to the south of France ask which Châteauneuf-du-Pape wineries to visit, here’s the best Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tour I know. The
"Art Imitates Life" in France
Day two of the Paris Dream was a walking day… to the Eiffel Tower in 8318 steps. Not only did I finish my exercise goal for the day, I...
When some expats are choosing a place to locate, it seems to be a toss-up between Uzès and Pezanas. Here are some of the reasons you'll love Pezanas.
The Occitanie Region and the Camargue Aigues-Mortes is the town that is the gateway to the Occitanie region of the
The “Crown Jewel” of Brocantes in France is Easter Weekend in L’ Isle-sur-la-Sorgue! My life in France has been more
Yesterday I left for Nice from Uzès for the 2019 Memories Tour of the south of France. Patricia Sands beat
Julie and I splurged on two luxuries during our Dordogne tour. One was to spend a night in a hilltop
