Adventures of the Barefoot blogger
Welcome! I’m Deborah, an American expat who has called the charming town of Uzès, France, home for over 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.
Thirteen years ago this week, moving to France was still an adventure. Movers were hauling armoires, Victorian chests, a marble tabletop, and a king-size mattress up 55 winding steps to my new apartment in a
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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There’s a new obsession running around in my head: “Visit as many of France’s ‘ Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ‘ as I possibly
When one of my long-time friends visited Uzès, she’d often say: “That’s just so French!” From fashions in boutique shops to foods at the market,
If you’ve followed the Barefoot Blogger for a while, you already know how much I adore France — and how grateful I am for the
There are hardly more historically significant towns in France than Aigues-Mortes. Within the walled city, legends and facts reveal a rich history of conquering heroes
Day trip from Uzes, France through towns of the Camargue
The Occitanie Region and the Camargue Aigues-Mortes is the town that is the gateway to the Occitanie region of the Camargue. The walled city’s history
Why did I move to France? It’s time to answer a most frequently asked question: “Why did you move to
I’m learning a lesson from my new friends this Thanksgiving in Uzès. If it’s not your holiday, celebrate anyway! Wouldn’t
There is so much going on in the seaside town of Sete in the summer it’s hard to decide what
Remember the atrocity of June 10, 1944
