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.
If you’re traveling to the French Riviera and looking for cultural experiences, the Nice Opera House is a must-see destination. Recently, I attended Puccini’s Edgar, a rarely performed opera, not just for the music but
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 all the cold, rainy weather in winter, I enjoy looking back at some of summer's favorite places. Enjoy the city side of Nice and think about sunny days
There are a few musical events in my life that I will always remember. The concert with Stacey Kent in the Cour du Duche last night is high on...
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
If France had been within the realm of my imagination while growing up, surely Jacqueline Delubac would have been close to the top of my list of idols.
Visiting the pottery village of San Quentin la Poterie France
When the Barefoot Blogger decided to run off to France, I learned the hard way how to do some of the basics. Here are some expat moving tips for...
The French know how to do the holidays. Here are some of my favorite holiday places in France and 2021
If there’s one thing American chefs do better than the French it’s crab cakes
Charles Dickens characters on every street corner
Beaujolais Nouveau Day, traditionally on the third Thursday of November, celebrates the harvest’s end in France’s Beaujolais region. In Uzes,
