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.
Why Americans are choosing to retire in France is a question that is getting a lot of attention. I can give you my #1 reason: healthcare. Living in France has given me a deep appreciation
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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If I could choose any place in the world for French lessons, it would be Aix-en-Provence. Just being here makes me feel like speaking French.
So much time, so many places, so much chocolate! Chocolat Chaud is one of the reasons February in France is one of my favorite months.
L'isle Sur la Sorgue is now one of my "best favorite places"to visit and to show off to guests who want to wander through Provence
It's market day!
The parade down the main street of town, however, was straight out of a H.G. Wells novel.
Arles’s contemporary art scene is a new reason visitors flock to the city. One of my favorite Uzès-based British artists, Gilly Beal, visits Arles and
I’ve heard the very best Christmas Markets are right here in France so I had to check them out for
If you’ve been following the adventures of the Barefoot Blogger’s life in France, you might remember my brush with fame
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Uzes is for French foodies
